Pawling Nature Reserve - Appalachian Trail and Quaker Lake

Join us on this new exploratory hike of the Beautiful Pawling Nature Preserve.

The Pawling Nature Reserve is located in the northern section of the Town of Pawling, New York. It is a 1,060-acre area located along the top of Hammersby Ridge, near Quaker Lake owned and managed by The Nature Conservancy.

It will be Approx. a 6.5 miles hike , with ~1100 feet elevation , and its rated as Moderate difficulty.
The trail is a combination of a section of the Appalachian Trail (AT), meadows, boardwalks and wooded trails. We will also have views of the picturesque Quaker Lake.

Please bring plenty of water, snack, waterproof clothing and boots, and hiking poles (recommended).
Please dress warm in layers, no cotton clothing (to prevent hypothermia risk ), and lots of adventure and fun spirit (as this will be an exploratory hike) .

Lunch (optional) will follow, at a nearby restaurant.

By RSVPing you acknowledge that "The Hiking Group - CT & NY" is not a professional outdoor organization. The sole purpose of this group is to enjoy the outdoors with like-minded adventurers. As a participant you understand that you are responsible for your own preparedness and well-being and will hold no one else liable in case of injury or mishap.