Kate Furbish Preserve
A natural preserve with woodland trails leading to scenic marsh views, best enjoyed with extreme caution due to high tick activity.
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Kate Furbish Preserve
Best Time
Avoid tick season
Highlights
Must-see attractions
A natural preserve with woodland trails leading to scenic marsh views, best enjoyed with extreme caution due to high tick activity.
"Visitors praise the pretty trails but warn of extreme tick infestations, advising caution."
Tick Prevention is Key
Wear long sleeves/pants & use repellent. Check thoroughly after your visit! :bug:
Download Offline Maps
Trails can be unmarked. Use a GPS app for navigation. :iphone:
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Marsh Views
Trail Forks
Scenic marsh vistas await at the end of both trail forks, offering a peaceful natural escape.
Woodland Trails
Enjoy a pleasant walk through serene woods, perfect for a nature stroll.
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Tick Prevention is Key
Wear long sleeves/pants & use repellent. Check thoroughly after your visit! :bug:
Download Offline Maps
Trails can be unmarked. Use a GPS app for navigation. :iphone:
Dog Walking Caution
Be extremely vigilant about ticks on pets. :dog:
Parking at Golf Club
Easy parking available at the Mere Point Golf Club. :car:
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Tick Prevention is Key
Wear long sleeves/pants & use repellent. Check thoroughly after your visit! :bug:
Download Offline Maps
Trails can be unmarked. Use a GPS app for navigation. :iphone:
Dog Walking Caution
Be extremely vigilant about ticks on pets. :dog:
Parking at Golf Club
Easy parking available at the Mere Point Golf Club. :car:
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Visitors appreciate the pretty woodland trails and scenic marsh views at Kate Furbish Preserve. However, the experience is significantly marred by an overwhelming number of ticks, even on maintained paths, leading to extensive post-visit checks and concerns about safety. Trail marking can also be an issue for some.
"Went here with the dogs (east side), having a nice but buggy walk, realized halfway through that we were covered in ticks. Went back to the car, and picked ticks off of ourselves (2 adults and 2 dogs) for 6 hours and counting. On the order of 500-600, although lost count after 50. We stayed on trails the whole time, not bushwhacking. Not a lot of overgrowth. Wearing long pants and sleeves. We do a lot of woods walks/hikes across the northeast, and have never experienced anything like this. There were many ticks crawling on the pavement at the parking area! We might try again if there’s snow on the ground. It’s too bad. Pretty spot."
Liza Billings
"Wonderful trail through the woods. Both Forks end up at a Marsh with great views."
John Tower
"Most of the trails didn't seem to be marked and there was no trail map either. Nice nature area though."
Jackie Cobb
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Frequently Asked Questions
🚇 🗺️ Getting There
The preserve is accessible via parking at the Mere Point Golf Club, offering a convenient starting point for your exploration.
Information on public transportation is limited. Driving to the Mere Point Golf Club parking area is the most common method.
Navigate to the Mere Point Golf Club, where parking is available and serves as the primary access point for the preserve's trails.
🎫 🎫 Tickets & Entry
There is no mention of an entrance fee for Kate Furbish Preserve, suggesting it is free to access.
Operating hours are not specified, but it's generally assumed to be open during daylight hours for visitors.
No advance booking is typically required for this natural preserve.
🎫 🧭 Onsite Experience
Some visitors report that many trails are not well-marked, and trail maps may not be readily available. It's advisable to use a GPS app.
Expect woodland trails that are generally easy to navigate, with some sections leading to marsh areas.
Yes, it offers pleasant hiking through woods and to marsh viewpoints. Be prepared for potential tick issues.
Dogs are allowed, but extreme caution regarding ticks is advised for both pets and owners.
Information on restroom facilities is not readily available, so plan accordingly.
📸 📸 Photography
The marsh areas at the end of the trail forks offer scenic views ideal for nature photography.
While not explicitly detailed, expect typical woodland and marshland wildlife.
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Navigating the Trails and Tick Concerns
A major concern raised by visitors is the exceptionally high tick population, particularly during warmer months. Multiple accounts detail finding hundreds of ticks on themselves and their pets, even when staying on marked trails. This has led to strong advice to take extreme precautions, including wearing long sleeves and pants, using effective tick repellent, and conducting thorough tick checks immediately after visiting. Some suggest visiting during winter months to avoid this issue entirely.
Access and Amenities
While the preserve itself is a natural area, information regarding specific amenities like restrooms is scarce. Visitors should plan accordingly and come prepared for a natural experience without facilities. The proximity to the golf club might offer some conveniences, but direct amenities within the preserve are not widely advertised.
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