Photo: Chris Ray

TIME

1:00 PM

LOCATION

Bear Swamp State Forest—Moravia, Cayuga County

Parking will be at the Harnett Road parking area just off of Route 41A. See directions below.

REGISTRATION

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DESCRIPTION

Come join us for an afternoon visit to Bear Swamp State Forest. Finger Lakes Land Trust and NYS DEC Forestry staff will lead a hike on the red trail network to observe and discuss land use history, forest wetlands, recreation on state forest, and an explanation of forest management activities and current forest health concerns.

We will meet in the parking lot at 1:00PM for introductions and a brief discussion. The hike is about 2 miles and generally flat, with a slight climb towards the end. There are muddy sections so hiking boots and pants are recommended. It is a wet area, so blackflies and mosquitoes are to be expected. Please come prepared with bug spray and/or headnets.

DIRECTIONS

Parking will be at the Harnett Road parking area just off of Route 41A near the sign for the Colonial Lodge. For navigation devices, enter 2630 State Route 41A, Moravia, NY.

• From the north, take Route 41A in Skaneateles south for approximately 17 miles.
• From the south, take Route 41A north about 11.25 miles from the junction with Route 41.

POLICIES

Except in the case of extreme weather, walks go rain or shine. Please check our Facebook page or this web page for updates.

Please no dogs.