Zurich Bog
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We just moved a quarter mile down the road and see the bog from out backyard.. me and my bf decided to finally walk it. When you walk in (go on trail to the right) about 2 min ahead there is a small hut.. make sure to look at the hut.. there is a glossary of what to look for. There are markers on trees to guide you ( spray painted white squares) .one solid square means go straight. Two solid squares with the right one higher means go right and if the left one is higher it means go left. It is vital you pay attention to the trees and stay on the path. There are a few spots where trees are fallen and have to go under over or around them. We wore bug spray which helped against mosquitos.. but the horse flies were the only problem. It was very peaceful in there.. the sounds of the birds felt like the bird sanctuary at a zoo or somthing..in some areas there are wooden planks to walk on.. be careful as some are warped and bowed but stay on them at all costs. I believe it was about 2 miles to go around the whole loop. I highly recommend it for mature children about 13 and up..
random thoughtsrandom thoughts
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Super cool nature preserve that gives you varied ecosystems along the loop trail. The bog / swamp portions of the trail were the coolest! I loved getting to see pitcher plants in their natural habitat! Wear shoes you dont mind getting dirty, especially if it has recently rained or it's during the wet season. You will get a little muddy. It was super cool to feel the bog beneath your feet. I've never experienced anything quite like it. The trails are a combination of wooden planks in wet areas, knotty forest floor, or worn pathways in others. This place is not handicap accessible for those looking for an accessible trail. I highly recommend this place for all.who are physically able to explore it
Kirk SwanKirk Swan
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Beautiful old forest with some big white pines. The bog ground area is like walking on a trampoline super interesting. Not to long of a hike to go around the trai loop that's fairly well marked. Some trees may be downed on the trail but easily walked around. Take a hike here!
V VV V
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Zurich bog is a nice walking trail and nature preserve. Spanning several small ecosystems it provides a gentle walk with caring scenery in a quiet setting. A great place for a brief escape into nature .
CoreyCorey
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Very nice bog to walk around. Lots of orchids and pitcher plants in bloom when we went. Also lots of mosquitoes and poison ivy, so plan accordingly. Would definitely visit again!
Richard MarinosRichard Marinos
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Amazing biological preserve in Wayne County, NY. Please note you have to secure permission for groups over 6.
Anna DellapentaAnna Dellapenta
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Address
3809 Arcadia Zurich Norris Rd, Lyons, NY 14489
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(585) 548-7304
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Website
bergenswamp.org
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Zurich Bog is a 490-acre sphagnum bog in Arcadia, New York. Lyman Stuart and the Newark School District donated the land on December 10, 1957 to the Bergen Swamp Preservation Society which had been created in 1935 to preserve the similar Bergen-Byron Swamp.
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