Blackberry Maze Andorra Natural Area Hike

3-3.5 hours, brisk pace, Andorra Natural Area (100% shaded), Houston Meadows, hills

The Andorra Natural Area is tucked away into the far Northwest corner of the Wissahickon, separated from the rest of the park by Bells Mill Road and the carriage path. It's one of the most beautiful forested areas in the Wissahickon. The trails run in a maze-like pattern. No rocky ones, though the area is hilly, mostly gradual ones.
Houston Meadows was once a forested area. About 10 years ago they cut it down. Each year since the Meadow has grown and changed. Recently we have been able to find a lot of blackberries during the summer and fall.
The hidden trails twist and turn and are a lot of fun to hike. Sort of like the Belmont Plateau Maze.

GENERAL RULES : ••Hike at my pace. ••Hike lengths are approx: allow 30min -1hr extra. ••Donation requested. All monies donated to recreational charities like Natural Lands and the Friends of Wissahickon. •• For ~360 events each year donate $20 (2025), $30 for 2 or family or donate $5 for each event. ••Pay in person or at Zelle (215 247-4459) or at mrbasketball.net/HIKEpay.html . Thanks. Yearly donation goes down to $15 July-Aug; $10 Sept-Nov; Dec new year.