The Pawling Nature Reserve is located in the northern section of the Town of Pawling, New York, United States. It is a 1,060-acre area located along the top of Hammersby Ridge, near Quaker Lake owned and managed by The Nature Conservancy.
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The Pawling Nature Preserve is laced with beautiful, and some slightly challenging, trails. The trails are well marked and at times intersect the famous Appalachian Trail. It is easy to locate, not far from Rt. 22 north of Pawling,NY. There is off road parking and an information and trail register station with maps, hiker registration and orange vests for hikers to borrow during hunting season. The trails are not terribly long, with the longest coming in at slightly less than three miles. Definitely...
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Unpaved parking at entrance fits about three cars. The hiking is challenging, as the trail snakes along a ridge's slopes. Muddy conditions warrant caution, as one false step could have you slide down to a bad day (and no cellular coverage!). Nice informational kiosk with surveys and maps about the trail. Cute footbridge and...
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I walked through the Pawling Nature Reserve while traversing a section of the AT. Pawling Nature Reserve is a large preserve, over 1,000 acres, with lush landscapes, creeks, and feels remote because of its size, no roads, no homes in view etc. Enjoyed the area very much! It can get wet, wear your boots...
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