Pawling Nature Reserve, Protected natural area in Dutchess County, New York, United States.
The Pawling Nature Reserve spans 1,060 acres of forested land along Hammersby Ridge, featuring over 10 miles of marked trails through diverse ecological zones.
Local residents known as the Akin Hall Association transferred ownership of this land to The Nature Conservancy in 1958 to ensure its permanent protection.
The Appalachian Trail section through the reserve connects hikers to a larger network of paths stretching from Georgia to Maine across eastern United States.
Visitors can access the reserve by taking the Metro-North Harlem Line train to the Appalachian Trail stop or using the parking lot on Quaker Lake Road.
The reserve protects rare plant species such as devil's bit and soapwort gentian, along with threatened salamander populations in ridge-top wetland areas.
Location: New York
GPS coordinates: 41.60280,-73.56030
Latest update: March 8, 2025 05:08
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