Friends of Dyken Pond Center Outdoor Explorers

Take a short hike exploring the forest for signs of animals preparing for winter. Learn what animals call our forest home and how they prepare to survive the colder months. Preregistration required at dykenpond@gmail.com or (518) 658-2055. All ages. Free.

It's January and almost one month into winter. Come out with us and get that blood flowing with a good trek.

This hike will start at the nature center and go to Newcomb Pond. We will do a moderate pace and cover over 3 miles. If there is enough snow, we will use snowshoes. You can rent snowshoes from the center for $5. If you need to rent snowshoes, please arrive early so we can fit you with the snowshoes.

We take your safety seriously during this time. Trek is limited to 15 individuals so please sign up early.

Hope to see you then. Stay safe and healthy.

PLEASE, IF YOU SIGN UP BUT CAN'T MAKE IT, PLEASE CHANGE YOUR STATUS HERE, THANKS.

Questions or comments may be directed to the Dyken Pond Center at (518) 658-2055 or Len Tremblay at (518) 429-0393.

As of this writing, Dyken Pond Road is in good condition, with just a few small potholes along the way. Please take this into consideration when planning to attend. AWD and four-wheel drive vehicles are highly suggested.

Winter is here. The chill is in the air. Come and see the beautiful winter scenery.

THIS HIKE WILL START FROM THE TRAILHEAD ONE MILE FROM THE CENTER AT THE KIOSK. There is an outhouse by the lean-to but If YOU NEED TO GO POTTY, ARRIVE EARLY AND GO TO THE CENTER PARKING LOT BUT PLEASE BE AT THE KIOSK PARKING LOT BY 12:30. We will do a moderate pace and cover over 3 miles of the long and spring trails. Again, we will also be going by the outhouse near the lean-to. We will be hiking over 3 miles so be ready to do a moderate pace.

If parking area is unusable, go to center parking area and another trek will be conducted.

As this is a winter trek, please be prepared to wear snowshoes or micro spikes. You can rent snowshoes from the center for a cost of $5. Please arrive early so you can be fitted with the snowshoes.

We take your safety seriously during this time. Trek is limited to 15 individuals so please sign up early.

PLEASE, IF YOU SIGN UP BUT CAN'T MAKE IT, PLEASE CHANGE YOUR STATUS HERE, THANKS.

Questions or comments may be directed to the Dyken Pond Center at (518) 658-2055 or Len Tremblay at (518) 429-0393.

As of this writing, Dyken Pond Road is in good condition with just a few small potholes but it can also be icy. Please take this into consideration when planning to attend. AWD or 4WD is still highly recommended but not necessary.

Winter is in the air. Come and join us for this trek.

This hike will start at the nature center and go along the long trail past grandfather rock to the Otter Cove Trail and then down to the Lake Trail to Dyken Pond. We will do a moderate pace and cover about 3 miles.

As this is a winter trek, please be prepared to wear snowshoes or micro spikes. You can rent snowshoes from the center for a cost of $5. Please arrive early so you can be fitted with the snowshoes.

We take your safety seriously during this time. Trek is limited to 15 individuals so please sign up early.

Hope to see you then. Stay safe and healthy.

PLEASE, IF YOU SIGN UP BUT CAN'T MAKE IT, PLEASE CHANGE YOUR STATUS HERE, THANKS.

Questions or comments may be directed to the Dyken Pond Center at (518) 658-2055 or Len Tremblay at (518) 429-0393.

As of this writing, Dyken Pond Road has a few small potholes along the road. Please take this into consideration when planning to attend. AWD or 4WD is highly recommended.