Willie
Wildlife Marsh GPS
(43.08119, -74.44179) 1.5
mile loop
Easy
This
interesting nature trail system explores a wetland habitat.
There
is a viewing platform, ten interpretive stops and three
boardwalks that traverse the marsh and open water.
The
trail guide and map is available at the trail head. (
There weren't any there when I hiked this trail - Maybe
there were earlier in the season)
The
Willie Wildlife Marsh is located on Willie Road about 10
minutes from Gloversville off Route 29A.
Turn
left when you see Jim’s Auto business.
Drive
almost to the end of Willie Road where you will see a parking
lot. (1.7
miles) |
 Gives
detailed descriptions for all hikeable trails in the
southern section of the Park bounded roughly by NY
8 to the north and Lake George to the east. Includes
the
Silver Lake Wilderness. Edited by Linda Laing with
Jack Freeman and Neal Burdick. 2nd ed. 251 pages, 4 7/8" x
6 3/8". Soft cover (includes folding map).
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from Adirondack Books
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book designed expressly for young people to learn the
ways of hiking, how to hike and enjoy the out-of-doors,
and how to discover the wonders of the Adirondack Park.
This book puts young people in charge of learning about
the woods, how to protect themselves and be safe in
the woods, and how to protect the woods. It also encourages
hikers to begin to read maps and to use a compass.
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from Adirondack Books
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ski and snowshoe tips throughout the Adirondack
Park. Difficulty ratings, page maps, distances, and
driving
directions are included.
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Hiking Safety
Safety is important whether you are day hiking
or winter backpacking. Proper planning, preparation, proper clothing
and taking appropriate gear along are essential to a safe and enjoyable
excursion.
Before
You Leave plan ahead. Learn about the area ahead of time.
Study the latest guidebooks and maps that give information
on highways, trails, streams and other physical features.
Plan your trip carefully according to routes and the time
you have available. Check weather reports before you set
out.
Prepare yourself physically. If your planned recreation calls for considerable
physical exertion, get in shape beforehand. Do not attempt a trip that is beyond
your physical capabilities.
Leave word of your destination and schedule. In order to locate you in an emergency
or send assistance should you need it, leave word at home or with a friend
as to where you are going and when you intend to return.
Know the rules and guidelines for appropriate behavior for the area you are
visiting.
On The Trail
Dress appropriately for the season and where appropriate hiking
shoes or boots. Layered clothing is best to meet changing weather
conditions. If cool or wet conditions can be expected it is recommended
that you avoid cotton clothing, which insulates poorly when wet and
dries very slowly.
Carry a compass and a topographic map of the area and know how to use both.
Take along appropriate equipment and supplies. A day pack containing rain gear,
extra warm clothing, high energy food, water, first aid kit, pocket knife, whistle
and matches in a waterproof container are recommended. Sunglasses and insect
repellent are also handy.
Do not drink water from ponds or streams unless you have treated it first by
boiling, filtering or using purification tablets.
You should sign in at any Department of Environmental Conservation trail register
you may pass. This will assist us in finding you should we need to search for
you.
If You Get Lost or Someone is Injured
If you become lost, keep calm, stay dry, keep warm and stay put.
If it appears that you will need to spend the night in the woods, build a campfire
to provide heat, light and comfort. A campfire will be invaluable in locating
you if you have been reported missing. Aircraft may be used in searching when
weather permits and smoky campfires may be spotted from the air
If the weather is particularly cold or bad and you must spend the night in
the woods, also build a small shelter using dead branches, hemlock boughs and
leaves.
The shelter will serve as a "cocoon" and should be just big enough
for you to lie in comfortably. Set up camp before darkness falls.
If you feel you can try and find your way out of the woods, remember that following
streams downhill will nearly always lead you back to signs of habitation.
Any person knowing you are overdue should contact the New York State Forest Ranger
in the area of your trip.
In case of accident, at least one person should remain with the injured person.
Know and use basic first aid techniques. Others in the group should carefully
note the location and contact the local New York State Forest Ranger.
DEC
Rules
The
rules associated with using Department of Environmental Conservation managed
public lands in New York State for recreational purposes
are relatively simple
and straightforward.
Hiking and backcountry camping are allowed
on Forest Preserve lands in the Adirondack and Catskill Parks
as well as State Forest areas. Generally, camping is prohibited
on Unique Areas, Wildlife Management Areas and other categories
of state land. Hiking is generally permitted anywhere but special
requirements apply to mountain biking and horseback riding.
Some
specific units in the forest preserve may have regulations
that are different
than the rules and guidelines listed below!
For information about the 52 Department
of Environmental Conservation campgrounds in the Adirondack
and Catskill Parks, visit DEC Campground Information. The rules
and guidelines for the use of New York State's public lands
are generally as follows:
Except
where marked by a "Camp Here" disk camping is prohibited within
150 feet of roads, trails, lakes, ponds, streams or other bodies of water.
Groups of ten or more persons or stays
of more than three days in one place require a permit from
the New York State Forest Ranger responsible for the area.
Lean-tos are available
in many areas on a first come first served basis.
Lean-tos cannot be used exclusively and must be shared
with other campers.
Use pit privies provided
near popular camping areas and railheads. If none
are available, dispose of human waste by digging
a hole 6"-8" deep at least 150 feet from
water or campsites. Cover with leaves and soil.
Do not use soap to wash
yourself, clothing or dishes within 150 ft of water.
Drinking and cooking water
should be boiled for 5 minutes, treated with purifying
tablets or filtered through filtration device to
prevent instances of giardia infection.
Fires should be built in
existing fire pits or fireplaces if provided. Use
only dead and down wood for fires. Cutting standing
trees is prohibited. Extinguish all fires with water
and stir ashes until they are cold to the touch.
Do not build fires in areas marked by a "No
Fires" disk. Camp stoves are safer, more efficient
and cleaner.
Carry out what you carry
in. Practice "leave no trace" camping and
hiking.
Keep your pet under control.
Restrain it on a leash when others approach. Collect
and bury droppings away from water, trails and camp
sites. Keep your pet away from drinking water sources.
Observe and enjoy wildlife
and plants but leave them undisturbed.
Removing plants, rocks, fossils or artifacts
from state land without a permit is illegal.
The storage of personal property on state land is prohibited.
Carry an approved flotation device for each person
aboard all watercraft.
Except in an emergency or between
December 15 and April 30, camping is prohibited above an elevation
of 4000 feet in the Adirondacks.
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