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Upper Francis Pond Preserve

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  2. NY
  3. …Metro New York and Long Island
  4. …Brookville
  5. Upper Francis Pond Preserve
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“Verdant forest surrounds Upper Francis Pond, home to an old tulip tree stand and a nesting site for hummingbirds. ”

Amanda Furcall
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0.6

KM

Point to Point

84' 26 m

High

31' 9 m

Low

1' 0 m

Up

54' 16 m

Down

3%

Avg Grade (2°)

7%

Max Grade (4°)

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Features Birding · Fall Colors · Lake · Views · Wildlife

Parking for 3-4 cars. Open dawn to dusk.

Description

This verdant forest surrounding Upper Francis Pond in the 25-acre, Upper Francis Pond Preserve, is home to the oldest stand of tulip trees in the area and is vital nesting habitat for great horned owls and ruby throated hummingbirds. The trail is easy to navigate and features a gentle slope.

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Land Manager: North Shore Land Alliance Inc.

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Amanda Furcall
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