Chapman DeMary Trail

Chapman DeMary Trail The Chapman DeMary Trail is located in what is considered to be the last stand of old growth forest in the Town of Purcellville.

The Chapman DeMary Trail is a 1-mile nature park located in the last stand of old-growth forest in the Town of Purcellville. Though the land is privately owned, it is open to the public. The 10-acre area is protected through a conservation easement held by the Town of Purcellville. The four main trail that established and enhanced this 1-mile trail are: Loudoun Valley High School, the Nature Gener

ation, the Piedmont Environmental Council, and the Town of Purcellville. It is named after John Chapman who owns the land and John DeMary who is a naturalist and retired teacher from Loudoun Valley High School. The trail runs along the South Fork Catoctin Creek. To visit, park behind the medical/office building at 205 East Hirst Road and take the steps down to the picnic area. The trail goes to the left and right of this area.

What a fun time at the Chapman DeMary Trail!
04/02/2026

What a fun time at the Chapman DeMary Trail!

Don't miss Hail to the Trail this year! There are so many fun things to explore, make, and discover!! https://purcellvil...
08/22/2025

Don't miss Hail to the Trail this year! There are so many fun things to explore, make, and discover!! https://purcellvilleva.gov/999/Hail-to-the-Trail Hail to the Trail - Purcellville Green Expo

We're SO excited about this year's Hail to the Trail (September 28 at the Chapman DeMary Trail). Check out all the fun things you can do and you'll know why. Mark your calendar to join us!! Hail to the Trail - 13th Annual! Town of Purcellville Chapman DeMary Trail

What a cool find!
08/20/2025

What a cool find!

Can't wait for this nature walk on Sunday, June 29! Hope to see you there!
06/26/2025

Can't wait for this nature walk on Sunday, June 29! Hope to see you there!

We have some fun equipment for you to try during the Sights and Sounds along the Chapman DeMary Trail walk this Sunday, June 29! Register online to join us! https://purcellvilleva.gov/881/Monthly-Nature-Walks

Check out this fun walk coming up on Sunday at the Chapman DeMary Trail, starting at 1 p.m.! Register online: https://pu...
05/19/2025

Check out this fun walk coming up on Sunday at the Chapman DeMary Trail, starting at 1 p.m.! Register online: https://purcellvilleva.gov/881/Monthly-Nature-Walks

Lizards and turtles and snakes...OH MY! Be sure to sign up to join us for the nature walk this Sunday all about reptiles and amphibians! Jenny Erickson, the Amphibian and Reptile Program Coordinator for the Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy will lead this walk at the Chapman DeMary Trail starting at 1 p.m. If you plan to join us, please register online: https://purcellvilleva.gov/881/Monthly-Nature-Walks

Here are some of today's fun finds at the Chapman DeMary Trail! Take a break and go for a walk to see what you can find!
05/12/2025

Here are some of today's fun finds at the Chapman DeMary Trail! Take a break and go for a walk to see what you can find!

It is such a great time of year as spring wildflowers and wildlife emerge! Take a walk on the path at the Chapman DeMary...
04/28/2025

It is such a great time of year as spring wildflowers and wildlife emerge! Take a walk on the path at the Chapman DeMary Trail and see what you can find!

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355 N Hatcher Avenue
Purcellville, VA
20132

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