Bear Swamp Preserve

Bear Swamp Preserve
Bear Swamp Preserve, September 2013
Location within New York
LocationWesterlo, New York
Coordinates42°28′27″N 74°03′34″W / 42.4742°N 74.0594°W / 42.4742; -74.0594
Area310 acres (1.3 km2)
Governing bodyThe Nature Conservancy
DesignatedMay 1973

Bear Swamp Preserve is a Nature Conservancy preserve and National Natural Landmark in Westerlo, New York. It consists of a pond and surrounding 310 acres (1.3 km2) of swamp and woodland. It is recognized for its great laurel tree population. It has two nature trails totaling about two miles (3.2 km) in length.

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