See spring ephemerals in full bloom and take in scenic views on this outing led by naturalist Audrey Hyson at the Adirondack Land Trust’s Westport Preserve in the Champlain Valley.
This field trip will take place outdoors with no access to indoor shelter or bathrooms. We’ll meet at the preserve parking area and trailhead on Halds Road (map link), then follow the 0.7-mile Summit Trail to climb 479 vertical feet through forest and a steep, rocky ravine. The hike ends at an overlook with views of Lake Champlain and the High Peaks. We’ll hike at a leisurely to enjoy wildflowers and woodland flora on the climb. For more information about the preserve, find a trail map and guide here.
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Audrey Hyson has called Lake Placid and Keene Valley home for 28 years. Audrey dedicates herself to learning more about the natural world close to home, pursuing a career in natural history interpretation and her personal interest in botany and ornithology. She grew up in North Florida, where youthful wanderings in a semitropical landscape were an incubator for a lifetime spent knocking around in the woods noticing everything. Her greatest joy is sharing her exploration of the world with other curious naturalists.