DUTCHESS GABLES PRESERVE
Dutchess Gables Preserve in Stanford, New York
Located in the Town of Stanford, this stunning 105-acre landscape includes 3.3 miles of looped trails that take visitors through forested lands, meadows, buttonbush swamps and to a view of Mt.Beacon. It is one of the most significant ecological areas in the region with habitats for wetland animals and three Species of Special Concern in NYS: New England Cottontail, Golden-Winged Warbler, and the American Woodcock. This property is owned and managed by the Winnakee Land Trust since 2020, and was purchased with help from The 1971 Foundation and the Anna Maria & Stephen Kellen Foundation. It is also a strong example of active forest management stewardship plans underway by Winnakee to restore vulnerable wildlife habitats and enhance forest resilience.
Parking available at Main Entrance. The park is open from dawn to dusk. No camping, fires or drones are allowed. Biking is permitted. Please stay on designated trails. Dogs allowed but must be leashed.
Directions:
To Dutchess Gables: South on 9G, west on Slate Quarry Rd to Bulls Head Road, Left on Wendover Road, Right on Shelly Hill Rd, Left on Homan Road for App. 1 mile until you get to the double gate MAIN ENTRANCE on the left. Gate is not locked. Pull in there for parking.