The Putnam County Land Trust opened its latest trail at the Laurel Ledges Natural Area. The trail skirts the northern edge of Turtle Pond (formerly Mendel Pond). Acquired through a NAWCA grant from Bill and Sheila Hamilton, the pond serves vital wildlife needs for resting, nesting and food sources.
Stephen Maddock of Mahopac Scout Troop 1 earned his Eagle Scout Badge through the planning, fund raising and construction of this trail. The Turtle Pond Trail as it will be called features over 1500 feet of trail including a 30 foot floating boardwalk.
The trailhead is located on Cornwall Hill Road between Rte 164 and Couch Road.
Click here to read about other preserves of Putnam County Land Trust.
