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Summary: The Lisha Kill Preserve, owned by the Nature Conservancy, is a rare example of an old growth forest in a developed area. Some of trees (Eastern white pine and Eastern hemlock) are estimated to be well over 200 years old. Route 7 was originally slated to pass through this lovely forest. Through the efforts of local residents, it was saved for future generations. The trail (marked with red) heads south crossing a creek on a small bridge. Soon you reach a T-intersection. Bear right and continue along the top edge of the ravine. The trail drops down to the level of the stream before climbing again and returning you back at the T-intersection. Turn right and head back to the parking area. A short spur trail (marked with white and blue) leads to a housing development off of Rosendale Rd. Trailhead: Take I-87 (Northway) to exit 6. Go west on NY Rte 7 for 4.4 miles. Turn right onto Mohawk Road. After 0.7 miles, turn left on Rosendale Rd. Continue for another 1.1 miles to parking area on left side - 0.3 miles past River Rd. Look for the brown sign (Lisha Kill Preserve). Park in the lot on west side of the old garage. (Lat:42.7965 Lon:-73.8595) Trail Guides for Lisha Kill Preserve: Best Seasons: Fall, Spring, Summer, User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Ranger Contact: Nature Conservancy of New York (518) 272-0195 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by George Senft, who has posted 26 other hikes on this site Trail Reviews Page 1 of 3 Submit your own review 
Reviewed by Ellen on 3/10/2009 Nice short easy hike, will go back again when I want a hike close to home. 
Reviewed by Nyx on 11/15/2008 This is one of the most beautiful woodland settings in this area. spectacular moss and fungus covered trees. The streams are very relaxing. Other than the sound of distant cars during rush times, the woods are practically silent. There is a lot of history in these woods being one of New Yorks old growth forest preservations, and the woods definitively portray that.
Reviewed by TBR on 10/14/2008 A hidden gem indeed! Great place to unwind with a relatively short walk and reduce that stress we all feel now and again. Please note that the Nature Conservancy, which owns the land, restricts dogs to on-leash only. This is for the safety of both other hikers and your dogs. Also, if you decide to take your shoes off and dip your feet in the main stream (which is very inviting!), be aware that you can sometimes encounter pieces of glass and other small debris washed down in runoff from upstream road drainage. Don't get me wrong, it's a great place! Just a note of caution for an otherwise perfect hidden little getaway here in Niskayuna!
Reviewed by Patience on 8/3/2008 Beautiful...lots of different verities of mushrooms and fungus. Will do this hike again. peace
Reviewed by Z on 6/1/2008 Hiked early in the morning after a rainy day. Took Cooper (my 1 year old son) on my back. Surprisingly dry and manageable trails. Spectacular forest views and we even say some deer on the start. The trail was quiet for a Sunday morning and we only saw one other hiker as we were on our way out. The BLUE WHITE trail is now a full circle and there is another additional trail added on were RED loops back to the beginning (named FRANKS trail). We did them all and had a blast. Cooper fell asleep half way through. Very peaceful.
Reviewed by KJ on 2/1/2008 A slice of pine heaven in the middle of Nisky / Schenectady. Peaceful and beautiful in the winter. Have yet to hike the trail in spring / summer. Can't wait to let the dogs swim in the babbling Kill.
Reviewed by JSH on 9/3/2007 We were pleasantly surprised by this hike. It did not feel like we were in nisk/schdy. We went back another two times in one week. Very Very nice. We will be back to see what it looks loke in the fall and winter. 
Reviewed by Emma on 8/26/2007 We took our 2 1/2 yr old and our six yr old on this trail. It was great. A little rooty to say the least but our children did awesome. I did hold my son's hand most of the hike. We loved the well marked trails and used them as teaching aids for our children. It took us a little over an hour as we did a leisure stroll. We WILL do this trail again. Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: New York Hiking, New York Trails, New York Hikes, Schenectady County Hiking, Schenectady County Trails, Schenectady County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||