Coal and Coke Trail/Jacob’s Creek Wetlands at 9:00 a.m.

Directions: Exit Route 119 at the Scottdale/Mt. Pleasant exit. Proceed on 819 North toward the shopping center for 0.3 mi. Turn right on Mt. Pleasant Road at the light and follow for 0.7 miles. Turn left onto the sewage plant road at the yellow CTC bike trail sign before the RR tracks. Parking for the trail is provided by Allegheny Power.

Description: WBNC members and guests will meet Georgia Shalek/Mike Smith at one of the mid-section parking areas of this 7 mile hiking/bike trail linking Scottdale and Mt. Pleasant to enjoy birds and nature. We will visit a turtle pond, marsh and wooded areas along Jacob’s Creek on what was once a RR line. For those who wish to, we will caravan to the Jacob’s Creek Wetlands for hiking on maintained grassy trails along ponds and marsh, and proceed to hike what was once a paved road toward a lake at the back of this area which is adjacent to Bridgeport Dam. There we should be able to see an eagle’s nest as well as many more gifts of nature. This area floods often, so waterproof boots are recommended, along with binoculars. Bring lunch if you wish!