We love welcoming visitors to HHLT’s preserves! The information below is intended to make your visit enjoyable while also helping to minimize your impact on nature and other visitors.
Four-Legged Visitors
We love dogs, and dog walking is permitted at our two preserves that are open to the public. But we require their humans to keep dogs leashed at all times (no exceptions!) and to bag & carry away their dog’s poop (no exceptions!). Violators may be asked to leave the preserve. Here are some important reasons to leash your dog:
Keep wildlife safe
It may seem harmless to let your dog run free, but an unleashed dog can disturb wildlife that are feeding, mating, nesting, and rearing young.
Keep Fido safe
Ticks are abundant in meadows and woods throughout the region. If your dog wanders off the trail, he could be exposed to Lyme disease. No matter how well-behaved your pet, excitement can get the better of him.
Keep other visitors safe
HHLT preserves are for everyone to enjoy. Some visitors (and their leashed dogs) may not feel welcome if they are worried or afraid of being approached by an off-leash dog.
When visiting, please follow the “Leave No Trace“ principles to minimize the impact of any recreation activities on plants, animals, and other visitors. In brief, the seven principles are:
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Plan ahead and prepare
- Be considerate of others
- Respect wildlife
- Leave what you find
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
A Delicate Balance
Less than 50 miles north of New York City, the Hudson Highlands region is rich in scenic beauty, wildlife habitat, and recreation opportunities. HHLT works to protect biodiversity and natural resources, address climate change, and create opportunities for people to experience the benefits of being in nature.