Restoration Hike | Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area

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Restoration Hike

Location

Madison Avenue Pinelands Trailhead (#7)
28 Madison Avenue Extension
Albany, NY, NY 12203

42.716626 -73.878568

County: Albany
Region: Upper Hudson

Date(s)

  • September 11, 2016, 1:00PM

Details

Event Type Walk/Hike Description Come witness the transformation of the Pine Bush. Through habitat management, the Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission is restoring the Pine Bush to an open pine barrens. One of only 20 left in the world! Join us for a hike along the trails and learn how the Commission is bringing this globally rare ecosystem back. We will be meeting at the Madison Avenue Pinelands trailhead (#7) and hiking approximately one mile over rolling sand dunes. Ages 8+. Organization Hosting the Event Albany Pine Bush Preserve Commission

Registration

Advance registration required.
Please sign up by calling 518-456-0655 or visit www.AlbanyPineBush.org and click on “Events Calendar”.

Additional Information

Rolling sand dunes
Additional Equipment Required: Please remember to dress for the weather, wear long pants, sturdy walking shoes and bring drinking water. While leashed pets are permitted on marked trails, we ask that visitors not bring pets to our educational programs. Thank you.

Trip Duration (hours): 1.5 hours
Difficulty: Moderate
This event is NOT Suitable for children under: 8
Length (miles): 1 mile
Boots Needed: No

Family Friendly: Yes
Barrier Free or Wheelchar accessible? No
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