Join a guided hike through Water Works, Puc-Puggy Trail, and Ravine Gardens to follow 18th-century naturalist William Bartram’s 1770s journey while exploring dramatic ravines, lush forests, and the region’s rich ecological and historical legacy.

Explore the scenic Water Works, Puc-Puggy Trail, and Ravine Gardens on a guided hiking tour that traces the footsteps of famed 18th-century naturalist William Bartram. As we wind through shaded ravines, lush hardwood forests, and along dramatic elevations shaped by flowing water, you’ll learn about Bartram’s expedition through the region in the 1770s and how his observations of plants, wildlife, and landscapes helped shape early American natural history. This immersive hike highlights both the ecological richness of the area and the historical significance of Bartram’s journey, offering a deeper appreciation of the land through science, storytelling, and exploration.