Polson Natural Area
Total distance: 0.35 miles
Difficulty level(s): moderate
This trail offers expansive views of the glacially-carved Ellis Hollow Valley. Trails at the Cornell Botanic Gardens Polson Natural Area ascend a through a forested ravine to the flattened hilltop on Snyder Hill. You will find a diversity of tree species here due to the variety of forest communities found in this natural area, including beech-maple, hemlock-northern hardwood, chestnut oak and mixed forests.
Trailhead GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 42.42559814
Longitude: -76.39790344
Parking Locations
- Parking Lot : 1581 Ellis Hollow Rd.
Trail Attributes
- Good for Hiking
- Good for Snowshoeing
- Unique Wildlife Viewing
More Info
Part of interconnected trail system: No
Trail Surface: Earth
Trail Markers: red blaze
Hunting is allowed on this trail - use caution.
This trail is closed during firearm deer hunting season.
Visit the Trail Owners/Stewards
http://www.cornellbotanicgardens.org/our-gardens/natural-areas/snyder-hill