Maple Tract Preserve, one of Wildlands Conservancy’s 14 preserves, contains glacial wetlands. These are natural pumps that feed local creeks and provide critical habitat to a host of plants and wildlife. Due to the boggy nature of this area, these trails occasionally can get very wet. The trails roll up evergreen hills and down into rhododendron-filled valleys. The elevation gain is small. Glacial wetlands are fragile and uncommon ecosystems. This hike will be around 2-4 miles in length.

Bug repellent might be useful. Sturdy footwear that can get wet and a walking stick are suggested. Dogs on leash are welcome. No bathrooms available.

This walk is part of the Get Out! For Wellness series, in partnership with Lehigh Valley Health Network.

ADDRESS: 271 Stoney Hollow Road, Long Pond PA 18334 GPS: 41.07432, -75.50492

DIRECTIONS: Traveling north on PA-115, turn right onto Long Pond Road for 1.7 miles (you will pass Pocono Raceway). Turn left onto Stoney Hollow Road for 0.8 miles. Look for the sign for Wildlands Conservancy’s Maple Tract Preserve on your left. Turn left and drive to the parking area. Park snuggly please. Note that googling the preserve takes you to 5 Mailbox Road. Do not use that address, we are not meeting there.

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