Macsherry Trail

Crooked Creek Preserve, Alex Bay

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Info: Lots of interesting wild-life and nature-related areas of interest along this trail. Bring bug-spray as this is near the wetlands, there are some wet areas during the wet seasons. Parts of this trail is built on old logging trails, with informational markers along the way. The entrance also has some informational signs and trails maps. This trail made possible by the Macsherry family and their friends.

Directions/Location: Take Route 81 North to exit 50, which is at Route 12 N. Head up Route 12 North and continue past Alex Bay for about 4 miles, take a left onto Kring Point Road and then immediately onto Day Road (Indian Point Road). Go down Day Road for about 3/4 mile, the trail and parking is on the right.

Coordinates/Waypoint(s): N44°23.727 W75°49.173

Geocache(s) from Geocaching.com: None on the trail or very close.

Trail Distance: 3 miles for the long loop, 1.5 for the short loop.

Date/Time Open: Closed during hunting season.

Mountain Biking Allowed: Yes

Hiking/Walking Allowed: Yes

Cross-Country Skiing: ?

Fishing: ?

Pets Allowed: Yes.

Built on Former Railroad Bed: No.

Special Instructions: Closed during hunting season.

For More Information: Contact Thousand Islands Land Trust at 315-686-4345

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Trail map taken from the brochure about the Macsherry Trail, which can be found in an information box at the trailhead.

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