Your Adventure Starts Here...
This place is home to one of the best remaining inland pitch pine-scrub oak barrens in the entire world! The wind swept sand dunes support a unique variety of rare plants and animals that create exceptional pine barrens natural communities. Explore the landscape around you. Discover for yourself the wonder of the Albany Pine Bush.
The Discovery Center
is your best first stop when visiting the area. Gather at the Discovery Center and learn about the natural, geologic and cultural history of the area through our interactive exhibits. Talk to our interpretive staff and get the most up-to-date information about trail closures, conditions and maps. Grab a bottle of water and gear from our Gift Shop and hit the trail in the know.
is 3,400 acres and is host to a unique diversity of plants and animals. Hike one of our over 20 miles of multi-use passive recreational trails to explore this sandy oasis in the middle of the Capital Region.
From our Science Lecture Series to volunteer opportunities and more, the Calendar has the most up-to-date information about events happening in the preserve and Discovery Center.
Discovery Center Hours
Free admission, open year-round
Mon-Fri 9am-4pm
Sat-Sun 10am-4pm
Closed on Thanksgiving, December 24, December 25 and January 1
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Hunting, Fishing and Trapping
Click here to learn more about Hunting, Fishing and Trapping in the preserve.
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How to Dress
Dress for the weather, wear sturdy walking shoes or if there is snow on the ground boots, and bring drinking water. Bring a rain coat if there is rain in the forecast. Check out the local weather for the preserve here.