Kraai Preserve

Category: Wayne County Trail Access

Location: Route 88 North of Newark. Turn east on Mud Mills Rd. Turn North on Welcher Rd. Norsen Rd. left at bend of Welcher Rd. Trailhead is at dead end of Norsen Rd. in Newark.

Distance/Hiking Time: 0.7 miles

Features: The Kraai Preserve trail offers a beautiful walk through native woodland and through a large variety of native wildflowers in the spring. The trail winds through the woodland parallel to Ganargua Creek and, at several points throughout the trail, offers overlooks on the stream bank itself. The property directly west of the Preserve can also be seen at various spots along the trail – this property is leased by Peacework Organic Farm – which adds beautiful farmland vistas to the walk