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Van Etten Wildlife Overlook

The Van Etten Wildlife Overlook in Van Etten, New York is a roadside view of a scenic wildlife swamp surrounded by scenic rolling hills.

This is not a hike but rather a quick roadside stop. Very little walking is required to reach the wooden overlook platform. The Van Etten Wildlife Overlook is probably best for bird watchers or road trippers looking for an interesting spot for a view.

Parking
There's a very large parking turnout at the coordinates provided.

Pets
Dogs are allowed if leashed and should be cleaned up after.
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Know Before You Go

  • The Van Etten Wildlife Overlook offers a scenic roadside view of a wildlife swamp and rolling hills.
  • It's a quick stop requiring minimal walking to reach the wooden overlook, suitable for bird watching or road trip breaks.
  • The overlook has a large parking area and welcomes leashed dogs with clean-up.
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Distance
N / A
Difficulty
Easy
Type
One-Way
Est. Time
5 min
Elev. Gain
4'
Rating
0.0
Added
July 02, 2023
Updated
August 24, 2023

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Features

Vista / Lookout Point
Dogs

Points of interest

  1. Parking

    42.202601, -76.544996
  2. Main Trailhead

    42.202601, -76.544996

Safety information

For your own safety: plan ahead, let someone know where you'll be, and hike at your own risk.

Availability

All seasons

Surface type

Dirt

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