LGLC Nature Preserves

LGLC’s nature preserves are open to the public from dawn to dusk year-round for educational, scientific and passive recreational pursuits, such as hiking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and birdwatching. Trail maps can be downloaded from this website (see individual preserve pages) and are available at the preserve kiosks or by request. Guided hikes at our preserves are scheduled throughout the year; see our events page for a listing for 2012.

Preserve use guidelines:

  • Please stay on the marked trails.
  • Please be courteous of other preserve guests.
  • No removal of plants or animals without permission.
  • No camping, littering or fires.
  • Motorized or non-motorized recreational vehicles are NOT allowed on any preserves (exception: Berry Pond has designated snowmobile trails maintained by the South Warren Snowmobile Club. Please contact them for trail info.)
  • Leashed dogs are permitted except at Berry Pond and at the Gull Bay Preserve due to its ecological sensitivity. Please pick up after your dog.
  • Please park only in the preserve’s designated areas. If all spaces are full, please reschedule your visit. Do not park on neighboring properties.

HUNTING: LGLC permits hunting at Berry Pond Preserve, Cat and Thomas Mts. Preserve, Gull Bay Preserve and the Last Great Shoreline. NO hunting is permitted at Cook Mt. Preserve, the Lynn LaMontagne Schumann Preserve at Pilot Knob and Lichen Ledge. Please use caution when hiking on Preserves that allow hunting - wear bright colors and hike in groups. Hunters - please be aware of hikers and hunt away from trails. Thank you.

 

Lichen Ledge is open to the public by appointment. Please contact us if you would like to visit this property.

 

Check out some local blogs and reviews of our trails! Let us know if you have other favorite information sites.

Saratoga Skier & Hiker Blog - Thomas Mt. review
Adirondack Mountain Club, Glens Falls-Saratoga Chapter - Outings Reviews
Adirondack.net - hiking guide for Lake George and the Adirondacks; review of Cat Mt.

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