Bald Hill Barrens

Description

The name "Bald Hill" dates to at least 1878 (and probably much earlier) and undoubtedly refers to the historical presence of serpentine barrens. However, open vegetation is now limited to the powerline right-of-way. There was no known mining in the serpentine here, although flint was quarried nearby and a small feldspar quarry was opened to the west of Flintville Road.

Visiting

Bald Hill is owned by Exelon, which leases small riverside cabins to private individuals. These are reached by a network of roads branching from Bald Hill Lane. The Mason-Dixon Trail south of Broad Creek Marina traverses serpentine woodlands; more serpentine vegetation can be found in the powerline right-of-way.