For the less ambitious on New Years Day, meet HL Lee Ruslander, 610-696-0212, at Marsh Creek, west boat ramp parking lot, for a hike going south toward the dam and back.
Directions: Take Route PA 282 West (Wallace Avenue north) out of Downingtown for 5 miles to the village of Lyndell. Turn right onto Lyndell Road and follow signs to Marsh Creek State Park. GPS Coordinates 40.064615, - 75.730369 Google Maps Plus + Code: 377C+X6 Downingtown, Pennsylvania. Bring water and snacks.
Parking: Permission has been granted by the Chief Park Ranger to have Chester County Trail Club members park in the far end of the “Trailers Only” parking lot. The hike leader will have directional signs posted at several locations along the entrance road and at the entrance end of the “Trailers Only” parking lot. Unrestricted public parking spaces may also be used.