New Forest Path to Open at Lordsland Preserve in Roseboom
Thanks to the funds raised by Henry Horvath’s epic Denali climb, a favorite local preserve and hiking trails have been revived with new trail markers, a roadside sign, and two new trailhead kiosks.
Otsego Land Trust and its partners at OCCA and Otsego 2000 Invite the Public to the Trail Opening and Guided Hike at Lordsland Preserve on Sunday, April 24th from 1-3 pm. The event will kick off at the Doc Ahlers Trailhead, followed by a 0.75-mile moderate hike on the forest trail. The Lordsland Preserve Doc Ahlers Trail (Blue Trail) is one of the featured hikes on the Otsego Outdoors Spring Challenge.
A Gift to the Community Through the Initiative and Generosity of a Cooperstown High School Student
In June 2021, high schooler Henry Horvath set out to climb Denali Mountain in Alaska with his father Tim Horvath. Denali is the highest mountain peak in North America, with a summit elevation of 20,310 feet above sea level. As an avid hiker and outdoors person, Henry wanted to use this challenge to raise funds from sponsors to support local outdoor and trail initiatives in his home region of Cooperstown. By successfully summiting Denali, Henry raised more than $3,700 for Otsego Outdoors.
Otsego Outdoors has energized the local community and visitors through the seasonal “Otsego Octet” challenges that aim to get people outside to enjoy all the hiking and recreational opportunities the region has to offer.
“Through Henry’s initiative and the generosity of his supporters, we can build on this momentum and offer people new and improved trail options,” said Ellen Pope, executive director of Otsego 2000.
Thanks to the funds raised by Henry Horvath’s epic Denali climb, a favorite local preserve and hiking trails have been revived with new trail markers, a roadside sign, and two new trailhead kiosks. that were built by members of the Construction Technology & Management class at SUNY Delhi.
“I’m really happy that I’ve been able to help fund an exciting new trail at the Lordsland Preserve and can’t wait to try it out,” said Henry.
Lordsland Preserve in the Town of Roseboom, has been a protected property with public hiking trails since 1971. Initially protected by The Nature Conservancy, Lordsland Preserve ownership was transferred to Otsego Land Trust in 2019.
“Lordsland Preserve offers almost 80 acres of woodland habitat to explore,” according to Greg Farmer at Otsego Land Trust. “Thanks to our partners, the trail from Doc Ahlers Road offers a whole new perspective.”
Find Out More:
Register for the free Sunday, April 24th Trail Opening and Guided Hike by contacting Marcie by email, Marcie@otsegolandtrust.org or by phone: 607-547-2366 (x103).
Otsego Outdoors is a collaborative effort of the Otsego Land Trust, Otsego 2000, and the Otsego County Conservation Association that began in May 2017. The goal of Otsego Outdoors is to connect residents and visitors with year-round opportunities to experience the outdoors and connect with nature on Otsego County’s publicly accessible trails, parks, forests, and waterways. The Spring Octet Challenge runs through June 20, 2022.