Finger Lakes National Forest's Wildflower Viewing Areas
By jan schultz on Jul 7, 2012
Wild sarsaparilla (Aralia nudicaulis) flowers bloom underneath their leaves. (Photo by Gudrun Keszocze)
Red trillium (Trillium erectum) is one of the first flowers to bloom each spring. (Photo by Melissa Green)
Where to find rare native plants and flowers on the Finger Lakes National Forest.
Wildflower Viewing Areas are sites of high botanic interest selected by botanists for the native plants and flowers found within them. One of these areas can be found on the Finger Lakes National Forest. Consider visiting this site during your next trip to the forest. Don't forget your camera!
Gorge Trail (Hector District): Many opportunities exist to see wildflowers on the Finger Lakes National Forest in New York. One of the most floristically diverse sites on the Forest is the Gorge Trail, on the southern end of the Forest. The trail follows a gorge between Mark Smith Road and Burnt Hill Road, traversing through a number of forest communities, including a variety of hardwoods, a red pine stand, and a hemlock ravine. Tulip-tree (Liriodendron tulipifera), uncommon on the Forest, is one of at least 27 species of trees that can be seen along the trail. More on this Wildflower Viewing Area…
Contact person: Mary Beth Deller (802) 767 4261 or mdeller@fs.fed.us