Weekend Winter Outing: Schenectady County Forest

Schenectady County Forest off Lake Road in Duanesburg. The walk will be about 1.8 miles.

The 104-acre County Forest Preserve, located in Duanesburg, consists of flat to rolling topography. The land of the Preserve was once farmed in the 18th and 19th centuries. The stone walls, old foundation and small cemetery in the woods are reminders of the past. The Preserve abuts the Town of Duanesburg Forest with a connecting trail. The Preserve is comprised of a number of habitats including, native hardwood forest, a red pine plantation and a man-made pond that was dug in 1982.

Directions – Take I-890 to Campbell Rd (Exit 2a). From Campbell Rd turn right on Putnam Rd, and go 1.7 miles to Rte 159 (Mariaville Rd) Turn right on Rte 159 and go approximately 4.5 miles to the intersection of Rte 159 and Lake Road. Turn left on to Lake Road proceed 4 miles to the entrance of the County Forest parking area.

To register for this trip email Andy Kulmatiski [email protected]. Please include your name and phone number. You will be notified if there are any last minute changes or cancellations.