Mount Holly Sanctuary
Westchester Co., NY
3 trail miles
41.280181, -73.640507
Park Overview:
Having Mt. Holly Sanctuary to oneself in midweek day in season makes it a delight to visit.
Park Description:
At Mount Holly Sanctuary, a visitor can be immersed in a symphony of nature, unpunctuated by human noise. Ponds resonate with a chorus of frogs and birds trill against the rolling rustle of leaves.
Until the twentieth century, except for the steep sections, the land that is now the Mount Holly Sanctuary was farmed. In 1975, the threat of development led concerned citizens to join together to purchase the land from the estate of Edward A. Norman. The numerous stone walls add to the beauty of the place. Mount Holly Sanctuary is not to be confused with the smaller Mount Holly Preserve, located across and south on Mount Holly Road.
Trails Overview:
Horses and hikers use the trails of Mount Holly Sanctuary which has a varied topography. The two main trails begin at the parking area on Mount Holly Road. The Pond Trail and the steep portion of the North Main Trail are closed to horses. The entrance to the white trail into Hunt-Parker Memorial Sanctuary is 275 yards south on North Salem Street. A full day of hiking is possible by visiting these two sanctuaries.
Park Acreage:
208.00 acresMunicipality:
LewisboroHaving Mt. Holly Sanctuary to oneself in midweek day in season makes it a delight to visit.
At Mount Holly Sanctuary, a visitor can be immersed in a symphony of nature, unpunctuated by human noise. Ponds resonate with a chorus of frogs and birds trill against the rolling rustle of leaves.
Until the twentieth century, except for the steep sections, the land that is now ...
Park Acreage:
208.00 acresMunicipality:
LewisboroContact Information
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