Hammer

Difficulty: Easy

Distance: 0.30 miles

Restrooms: Yes

Stroller Friendly: No

Wheelchair Friendly: No

Playground: Yes

Dog Friendly: Yes

Location: Montgomery Township Park – Eagle Trail

Clues for Your Hike

1. Start at the swing set and look toward the wooded side of the playground.
2. Walk between the big gray boulders at the head of the trail and past the tall grass until the trail splits.
3. Take the middle Woodland Trail into the woods.
4. Continue to follow the wooded trail, down the hill and cross over the bridge on the left.
5. Turn left after stepping off the bridge.
6. Follow the trail with the stream to your left.
7. The post will be on the second bridge you cross.
8. To return to your vehicle, climb up the hill to the right and make your way to seven steps.
9. Turn left at the top of the seventh step and into the field of high grass.
10. Follow the grass line to the right.
11. Walk back out of the trail between the two big gray boulders, and back to the parking area.

Did You Know?

• Geologic hammers are used at dinosaur digs and have a square at one end and a chisel or pick at the other end.
• A chisel hammer is designed for making precise cuts and detailed work on rocks.
• Hammer weight, specifically the head weight, influences both the tool's effectiveness and user fatigue during fieldwork.