Near Triple Entente: Edwin Leid Trail to PennDel Trail to Vaughn's Trail
Walking along the Penndel Trail on Winter Solstice.
Near Triple Entente: Edwin Leid Trail to PennDel Trail to Vaughn's Trail
The view from the trail.
Near Triple Entente: Edwin Leid Trail to PennDel Trail to Vaughn's Trail
The view from the bridge at the end of the trail.
Near Triple Entente: Edwin Leid Trail to PennDel Trail to Vaughn's Trail
Looking down London Tract Rd, turning right on Vaughn's Trail.
Near Triple Entente: Edwin Leid Trail to PennDel Trail to Vaughn's Trail
An old road that is now a great trail.

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Triple Entente: Edwin Leid Trail to PennDel Trail to Vaughn's Trail

5.0 (3 Ratings)
Great 4.5-mile loop.
4
mi
Distance
413
ft
Gain
moderate
Difficulty
FishingRiver/CreekViews
Access Issues
There is a four car parking lot at the head of the trail to both Edwin Leid Trail and Vaughn's Trail.

Route Details

Flatter
Steeper
4.01mi
Distance
413ft
Elevation Gain
413ft
Elevation Loss
20%
Max Grade
350ft
High Point
129ft
Low Point
Path Type
Loop
Description
Beginning with the Edwin Leid Trail, you'll be on packed gravel road for about 0.5 miles. Then you come to White Clay Creek Preserve Parking Lot #3. Once you cross London Tract Road, the trail will follow the road to the left for about 75 yards. The trail bends right to climb an incline at an opening. Stay to the right as it appears farm land is to your immediate left. Follow the trail under the trees and continually watch for signs (from London Tract Road to this point is not well marked on my map as Edwin Leid Trail is not marked for this section on Hiking Project). The trail will spill out onto a gravel road and signs indicate turning right and walk down the road. Follow the fencing to the bridge and before the bridge turn left - this will put you on the PennDel Trail. The trail will follow the East Branch of the White Clay Creek. Eventually, the trail will pass the White Clay Creek Preserve Parking Lot #1 on the left and prepare to cross London Tract Road. Once across the road, Vaughn's Trail will turn immediately left and follow London Tract Road. After about 0.4 miles, the trail ascends very quickly - very steep, but great views of the preserve. The trail follows to the left of the backyards of homes in a neighborhood, and then turns right between two homes to lead to Fern Ridge Road. Turn left onto Fern Ridge Road and walk about 0.10 miles until directed to turn right, again between two homes. Then turn left behind the backyards of some homes and follow the trail to its end. The final descent is very steep.
History & Background
There is a partially standing stone house on Edwin Leid Trail.

Route Conditions

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Contributors
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