The Purple Trail at Lindsay-Parsons Biodiversity Preserve in West Danby, New York is an easy 0.6-mile one-way trail that features a peaceful forest setting.
Hike Description
This trail begins along the Orange Trail at the park and this track starts at the western-most trailhead for the Purple Trail. Hikers will follow the purple blazes of this trail as it meanders its way through the forest. There isn't much to note along this trail outside of a possible newt/salamander sighting. The trail ends again along the Orange Trail just uphill from the western trailhead.
Parking
Visitors will find a parking lot at the coordinates provided. It's large enough to fit a half-dozen vehicles or slightly more.
Pets
Dogs are allowed only if leashed and must be cleaned up after.
Warnings
Buggy: This trail can be very buggy during warmer months. The kettle holes, ponds, and stagnant bodies of water help mosquitos, horseflies, and even ticks thrive here.
Poison ivy: This trail tends to have a lot of poison ivy located just off-trail. The path is skinny as well, which makes it easy to accidentally step on the poison ivy as well.
Hike Description
This trail begins along the Orange Trail at the park and this track starts at the western-most trailhead for the Purple Trail. Hikers will follow the purple blazes of this trail as it meanders its way through the forest. There isn't much to note along this trail outside of a possible newt/salamander sighting. The trail ends again along the Orange Trail just uphill from the western trailhead.
Parking
Visitors will find a parking lot at the coordinates provided. It's large enough to fit a half-dozen vehicles or slightly more.
Pets
Dogs are allowed only if leashed and must be cleaned up after.
Warnings
Buggy: This trail can be very buggy during warmer months. The kettle holes, ponds, and stagnant bodies of water help mosquitos, horseflies, and even ticks thrive here.
Poison ivy: This trail tends to have a lot of poison ivy located just off-trail. The path is skinny as well, which makes it easy to accidentally step on the poison ivy as well.
