Middletown, NY (OCLT): On Saturday, February 6, the Orange County Land Trust will sponsor a guided snowshoeing hike at the Land Trust’s 255-acre Fuller Mountain Preserve off Bowen Road in the Town of Warwick, beginning at 10 am.
Enjoy a winter day outdoors at this beautiful and diverse public nature preserve owned and managed by the Orange County Land Trust. This moderate 1 ¾ mile hike rambles through a magnificent wooded ravine up to fantastic vistas overlooking the Warwick Valley. As there are areas of steep and rocky terrain, this hike is not intended for very young children.
Registration is recommended, but not required, by calling (845) 343-0840, x12. A donation of $5 per person or $10 per family is suggested with all proceeds going towards the future stewardship of Fuller Mountain Preserve. Meeting time is 10 am at the trailhead kiosk on Bowen Road. All participants should bring their own snowshoes and water. If no snow, this outing will continue as planned, as a winter hike, no snowshoes required. Cancellation information will be available the morning of the hike by calling (845) 343-0840, x12.
The mission of the Orange County Land Trust is to preserve the fields, forests, wetlands, ridgelines and river corridors in and around Orange County through voluntary land conservation for the benefit of people. Since its inception in 1992, the nonprofit Land Trust has helped protect nearly 4,000 acres of important wildlife habitat, scenic vistas and working farmland. To learn more about volunteer opportunities and ways of giving to the Land Trust, please contact us at (845) 343-0840 or visit the website at www.oclt.org.
