We can relax and learn so much from nature at Pfeiffer Nature Center's Lillibridge Property.
Pfeiffer Nature Center's Lillibridge Property has the following trails:
Griffin’s Way Trail
You’ll see lots of sights along this easy wooded trail, including the remnants of an ancient hemlock beloved by our founder, Wendy Pfeiffer Lawrence. Easy walk – One way 0.18 mi. WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE TRAIL WITH CRUSHED ROCK SURFACE
Wendy’s Trail
Taking you from the kiosk to deep in the woods, Wendy’sTrail is a relatively flat & easy walk with lots to see. Easy walk – One way 0.2 mi.
Question Mark Trail
With several switchbacks, this wooded trail offers a less strenuous climb to the mountain & plenty of beauty of its own. Moderate climb – One way 0.37 mi.
White Oak Trail
Our longest trail, travels our eastern boundary. Travel through the forest as you climb up to Overlook where you’ll get a scenic view of the surrounding hills and the Wolf Run Road valley. Moderate grade – One way 0.59 mi.
Tiger’s Trail
A lovely little spur, this path provides another view of the forest. Slight grade – One way 0.1 mi.
Tap Line Trail
Gain great heights as you climb this hill through the woods. Difficult climb – One way 0.28 mi.
Sally’s Alley Trail
This forest path is short & sweet. Slight grade – One way 0.06 mi.
Loop Trail
An interesting look at different forest types, be sure to look up at the canopy & down at the forest floor as you travel. Moderate climb – One way 0.32 mi.
Kay’s Cove Trail
Travel down this one-way trail to a landing area overlooking a small gully. VERY STEEP grade – One way 0.11 miles.
Hidden Trail
A fun crooked trail through a delightful forest. A fairly easy grade – One way 0.15 miles.
Adopt-a-Tree Trail
Walk this trail and see many adopted and ready-to-be adopted trees. There are some off-shoots of this trail that are not on the map. Moderate climb – One way on the main trail 0.11 miles.
Holcomb Over Trail
Enjoy this forested path that will take you to the top. Moderate to difficult climb – One way 0.21 mi.
Pinkster Trail
With much of its length running along the edge of the meadow, you’ll get some great long-distance views on this trail. Slight grade – One way 0.28 mi.
Yuba-Dam Trail
A forested shortcut, it’s a great way down to the field. Moderate to difficult climb – One way 0.11 mi.
Emery Trail
This path starts down at our beautiful timber frame pavilion in the meadow & takes you deep into the woods – the best of both worlds. Easy walk – One way 0.43 mi.
Merrick’s Run Trail
You’ll get a workout on this hilly trail, but it will be all worth it. Moderate to difficult climb – One way 0.25 mi.
Hog’s Back Trail
Our eastern-most trail provides a lovely wooded walk. Stroll beneath our largest grouping of stately red & white oaks we estimate to be 150 yrs. old or more. Slight grade – One way 0.16 mi.
Chestnut Trail
Go from our small pond to the woods and you’ll pass by a few medium sized (approx. 60 yrs old) American Chestnuts that have since succumbed to the blight. Saplings continue to sprout from their roots. Slight grade – One way 0.28 mi.
Thornton Thruway
Wind your way along the Southern border of our property, seeing one of the oldest Black Gum trees in the east – more than 500 yrs old. Moderate climb – One way 0.44 mi. – Location of NYS Champion Black Tupelo Tree.
Warner’s Way
With some fragile wet spots, you’ll get a view of a different forest ecosystem on this trail. Slight grade – One way 0.12 mi.
