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Upper Francis Pond Preserve

4.0 (3 Ratings)
Verdant forest surrounds Upper Francis Pond, home to an old tulip tree stand and a nesting site for hummingbirds.
0.4
mi
Distance
ft
Gain
easy
Difficulty
BirdingFall ColorsLakeViewsWildlife
Access Issues
Parking for 3-4 cars. Open dawn to dusk.

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Flatter
Steeper
0.39mi
Distance
0ft
Elevation Gain
53ft
Elevation Loss
40%
Max Grade
86ft
High Point
27ft
Low Point
Path Type
Point to Point
Description
This verdant forest surrounding Upper Francis Pond in the 25-acre, Upper Francis Pond Preserve, is home to the oldest stand of tulip trees in the area and is vital nesting habitat for great horned owls and ruby throated hummingbirds. The trail is easy to navigate and features a gentle slope.

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Contributors
Amanda Furcall