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Jennings Pond

Difficulty // Easy
Activities // Hiking, Snowshoeing, Cross-country Skiing, Running
Distance // 1.4 miles
Features // Lakes visible, Scenic vistas, Unique wildlife viewing, Picnicking allowed, Restrooms available, Dog-friendly (on leash), Open Year-Round
Route Type // Loop
Estimated hiking time // 28 mins
Open year-round.
Hunting not allowed.
Surface types // Earth
Trail markers // unmarked

This site in the Town of Danby features an attractive pond, mature woodlands, and a loop trail.

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Hiking
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Biking
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e-Biking
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Horse
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running
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Paddling
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Skiing
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Snowshoe
Distance // 0 Miles
Difficulty // Easy
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    Roy H. Park Preserve

    • The north entrance to the Roy H. Park Preserve and the boardwalk will be closed to the public from Monday, July 7, through September 2025 as work is underway to install an ADA-accessible path. The south entrance will remain open during this time. Thank you for your patience.

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