Rhododendron photo from The Nature Conservancy. Bear Swamp photo from National Park Service.
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Bear Swamp Preserve
The Nature Conservancy maintains this 310-acre tract which contains a relic stand of giant rhododendron, the northernmost in New York State. The preserve was registered as a National Natural Landmark by the Department of Interior in 1973. The beautiful preserve is home to many plants and animals. It contains two trails, a two-mile path around the perimeter, and a short trail to Little Bear Swamp. They're accessed from Country Route 404 (Bear Swamp Road) in Westerlo between County Routes 401 and 402. Watch out for poison ivy on the north side of the road. |
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