Ephemeral Spring Wildflowers Walk at Thacher State Park

PLEASE NOTE: To attend, you must RSVP to reserve your spot as this event will be limited to 22 participants.

You don’t want to miss this hike! In addition to seeing beautiful native wildflowers up close in bloom, you’ll also enjoy the spectacular view of the surrounding landscape from High Point within Thacher State Park.

Take Route 146 to Altamont. Squiggle up the mountain on Rt 156. Turn LEFT onto Old Stage Road (after Lewis Rd). Go up the steep hill that turns right then left. Go to the Long Path parking area, which is ~<1 mile south of NY Route 156. We’ll meet at the trailhead just beyond the parking area. View the trail map for this hike. We will make our way to High Point via Long Path (LP on the map) and then return to the parking area via High Point Road (HP on the map; ~2.25 miles round trip). Trail surface is a dirt path with occasional exposed tree roots and rocks. Please wear proper footwear.

We’re hoping to find some spring ephemeral wildflowers and other blooming beauties along our route.

Weather cancellation: This event will be cancelled if any of the following is occurring or is forecast for this destination at that time:

• thunderstorms (or any other severe weather),
• moderate or heavy rainfall (i.e., more than drizzle/mist or intermittent showers), or
• gusty or sustained winds (i.e., treetops are noticeably swaying back and forth).