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From vast hardwood forests to towering scenic vistas, the Adirondack Park is a hikers' dream. And, because most of The Nature Conservancy's preserves are publicly accessible and equipped with trails, guides, and visitor areas, we encourage you to get out on the land!
Preserve guides are available at the trailheads. All of the following preserves are open year-round, from dawn to dusk:
Clintonville Pine Barrens, Everton Falls Preserve, Silver Lake Bog Preserve, Spring Pond Bog Preserve, Champlain Valley, Coon Mountain Preserve, Gadway Sandstone Pavement Barrens.
Please remember that these natural areas are set aside for educational and scientific pursuits. To help ensure the continued protection of these special places and their natural features, please respect the following guidelines.
Be Prepared
You will not find any staff on duty at the preserves. Therefore, we ask you to prepare for your visit and take proper precautions while on site.
- Wear comfortable footwear suitable for hiking.
- To protect yourself from insects, wear long pants, long sleeves and a hat.
- In all seasons, each person in your party should bring a full water bottle.
What to Bring
To get the most from your visit, and to protect yourself from the elements, you may want to include the following items in your backpack:
- Binoculars
- Camera
- Compass
- Field guides (to wildflowers, birds, butterflies and other natural features)
- Insect repellant
- Rain gear
- Snack (fruit or trail mix)
- Sunscreen
What You Can Do
The following activities are permitted on Conservancy preserves:
- Birdwatching
- Cross-country skiing
- Hiking
- Nature Study
- Photography
- Snowshoeing
- Videotaping for personal use (if for commercial use, must obtain permission from Keene Valley office)
What You Cannot Do
The following activities are not permitted on Conservancy preserves:
- Biking and mountain biking
- Camping
- Caving
- Driving an ATV or off-road vehicle
- Cooking or camp fires
- Fishing or trapping
- Horseback riding
- Hunting (except for specific preserves, please call our office for details)
- Ice Skating
- Removing or destroying plants
- Removing any part of the natural landscape (rocks, etc.)
- Rock or ice climbing
- Snowmobiling
Contact Us
If you notice vandalism or any other problems, please contact Doug Munro at (518) 576-2082 x130 or dmunro@tnc.org.
For more information about the Adirondack Chapter of The Nature Conservancy and the Adirondack Land Trust, contact us using the information below, or stop by our offices on Main Street in Keene Valley.
8 Nature Way/PO Box 65
Keene Valley, NY 12943
Email: adirondacks@tnc.org
Phone: (518) 576-2082
Fax: (518) 576-4203
Office hours: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Nature picture credits (top to bottom, left to right): Photo © Carl Heilman II (Spring Pond Bog).
