The Timothy Allen Umbel Nature Trails

These pictures are from the original Timothy Allen Umbel Nature Trail located at Hidden Valley Resort. To enlarge photos simply click on the image.

In the summer of 2003, I was given permission to construct a nature trail at Hidden Valley Resort. The two mile trail was dedicated to the memory of Tim Umbel. At the end of the trail you arrived at a serene location in the woods that was adorned with short stone walls, a beautiful bench, wind chimes and a cross nailed to a tree. The remembrance upon the bench read "In The Mountains Forever. Timothy Allen Umber. February 16, 1982- September 15, 2002". The Timothy Allen Umbel Trail was a place that you could go to sit in the woods and peacefully think to yourself about his wonderful friendship to each and every one of us.

Last summer, the Timothy Allen Umbel bench and wind chimes were moved to Northern High School's Natural Reserve due to an unfortunate logging event being done at Hidden Valley. The new nature trail is a wonderful place with tall trees and a view of Timmy's High School in the distance. Please check back for photos of the new nature trail found in Maryland.