Marshall Bridge Preserve
39.808820253452964, -75.68178033310626
Benge Road & Farm Lane, Hockessin, DE 19736
Enter through DE State Park
Marshall Bridge Preserve creates a bi-state preserve as it lies adjacent to Delaware State’s Auburn Heights Preserve with trail connections between the two properties. The property contains 80 acres for walking, hiking, equestrian, cross country skiing, birding, nature study, environmental education, and other passive recreational activities. Trail segments meander through one of the last remaining diverse, contiguous, mature woodlands in Kennett Township, and aside wetlands, scenic view points, rural lands, and the state border with an original arc stone monument marking the line. When combined with Delaware’s Auburn Valley State Park, visitors can enjoy over 400 acres of preserved lands.
BRC is working on trail connections to directly connect Marshall Mill House and Marshall Bridge Preserves to help create a trail loop through the four preserves and to allow visitors to access the 10+ miles of existing trails across BRC’s three preserves and Delaware’s Auburn Valley State Park. Stay tuned for announcements regarding connections in both Pennsylvania and Delaware!
Bird Blind
The observation bird blind overlooks a prime bird and wildlife-watching location along the Red Clay Creek and blends in with the surrounding area. Visitors can view birds and wildlife behaving naturally, undisturbed by human presence. The blind also benefit the bird populations, as they concentrate bird watching activity to concealed locations.
A high-quality Swarovski spotting scope is available for use during programs at the bird blind. Interested users may rent the bird blind for a small donation. BRC members may utilize the bird blind for free for a day of wildlife observation. For more information on using/renting the bird blind, contact the office at 610-793-1090.