Snowshoe Hike At The Robert Ingalls Preserve

Explore the Rensselaer Land Trust’s newest 30 acre public preserve, The Robert Ingalls Preserve in Stephentown, on snowshoes.  The snowshoe hike will follow along the Black Brook, a native trout spawning stream, wander along a ravine and traverse through the forest.  Plan on a 1 hour to 1½ hour hike with a departure at 10 am on February 12. This event is suitable for families.  Register and obtain directions by February 10 by emailing Christine at christine@renstrust.org or calling 518-859-4363.
The Robert Ingalls Preserve is a permanently protected 30 acre property in Stephentown open to the public.  Black Brook, a native brook trout spawning stream, flows through a scenic ravine on the forested preserve. The Robert Ingalls Preserve will be open for catch and release fishing, hiking, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, birding and environmental education. RLT plans to improve a parking area, lay out formal trails and install a kiosk and interpretive trail signs. The property, located at the intersection of Horse Heaven and Garfield Roads, was brought to the attention of RLT by a neighbor. RLT then negotiated a donation of the property, and costs associated with closing and clean-up are being donated by members of RLT and the local community. The Robert Ingalls Preserve is named in memory of RLT’s Vice President and long time Board of Directors member, who passed away in November, 2010.
The Preserve is located on the Rensselaer Plateau, one of RLT’s priority areas for land conservation in Rensselaer County. The Rensselaer Plateau’s large forest blocks provide wildlife habitat, protect water quality, offer outdoor recreation and support local economic activity.
For more information go to http://www.renstrust.org or call 659-5263. RTL offices are located at 415 River Street in downtown Troy.