From open view-scapes to deep ravines, the Albany Pine Bush Preserve is a great place to explore any time of the year. So grab your day pack and hiking shoes for an hour or a day of exploration!
The Albany Pine Bush Discovery Center will be closing to the public on August 20, 2025 at noon. Trails will remain open and outdoor restrooms will remain open until 4 pm.
December 01, 2024
Prescribed Fire Notifications
We cannot provide a specific schedule for prescribed fires in a given area due to the unpredictability of weather and fuel conditions. If you would like to be notified the morning of a prescribed fire, please subscribe below.
February 01, 2020
Hunting, Fishing & Trapping
Hunting, fishing and trapping are recreational activities that are carefully regulated in the preserve and across NYS.
April 03, 2019
Tick Awareness
Please be aware that ticks, including deer ticks (also known as black-legged ticks), are present in the Albany Pine Bush Preserve as well as other natural areas in our region.
