Winnakee Nature Preserve — Attraction in Town of Hyde Park

Such a beautiful fun trail but impossible to enjoy due to the sheer amount of mosquitoes (they were so comfortable and numerous I was bitten over 8 times in just 10 mins and 2 on my forehead). There was also a lot of other nuisance wildlife (notably earthworms which aren't from NY, messing up the soil.) I get that this is a state park and pesticides cannot (and should not) be used but releasing some Baitfish, frogs etc. would probably help deal with the mosquitoes. I think some work needs to be done to maintain the fauna here before I can come back, not a healthy ecosystem for the wildlife or...

There are two entrances, parking at both. Check map. Nice easy hike for some exercise, nothing strenuous. The red loop was pretty easy in snow and you can make your hike longer by going on the other trails and...

Parking is behind the florist shop. The trails are generally in good shape. There can be mud but most trails were took were in good shape. Make sure to look out for the trail markers to listen to the...