Silver Lake Bog Preserve
Hawkeye, Clinton Co.
Visitors to Silver Lake who are careful and quiet may glimpse some of the Adirondacks' most secretive creatures: the snowshoe hare, the fisher and the spring peeper. The preserve is primarily a boreal bog in a remote setting and is particularly popular for observation of rare boreal birds.
Wildlife to Watch
- Snowshoe hare
- Fisher
- Spring peeper, wood frog, leopard frog, toad
- Porcupine
- White-tail deer
- White-throated sparrow, olive-sided flycatcher
Where to Watch
- Half-mile boardwalk
- Hiking trail up a 200-foot bluff with a spectacular view of Silver Lake
Recreational Opportunities
- Hiking
- Birdwatching
Size
98 acres
Closest Town
Hawkeye
Directions
See Google Maps and enter your address for step by step directions to Silver Lake Bog Preserve. (This link will open a page outside of the DEC website. Hold Shift down while clicking on the link to open it in a new window.)
Contact information
Telephone: 518-576-2082
Address: Old Hawkeye Road, Ausable Forks, NY 12912
Website: Silver Lake Bog Preserve (This link leaves the DEC website)
Photo Credits: John Major, Carl Heilman, Sue Shafer