Fern Hill Barrens

Description

Fern Hill Barrens lies along a serpentine ridge on the north side of West Chester. Grasslands in the western part are conserved by the North Hill Civic Association. Three large quarries in the south face of the ridge, bordering the West Chester bypass, were used for building stone. The eastern part of the ridge formerly belonged to the Graystone Estate. It is now the property of West Goshen Township and is being preserved.

Visiting

The western grasslands are private and should not be visited without the permission of the Civic Association. The township is developing a stewardship plan for its portion of the barrens.