Steps to a Healthier Rockland County

Guided Park Walk - Samuel G. Fisher Mt. Ivy Park: Rockland's Mysterious Bayou

Join Docent Jack Bloom, on this moderate (2-sneaker) 3-mile walk on a combination of an old road, open meadows and an abandoned rail road track. There may be some wet spots, especially after rains as the area is a wetland. The trail is relatively flat and wide. The docent will discuss The Pomona/Mt. Ivy Wetlands: Rockland's Mysterious Bayou...

When: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM SATURDAY, OCTOBER 9

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Join Docent Jack Bloom, on this moderate (2-sneaker) 3-mile walk on a combination of an old road, open meadows and an abandoned rail road track.  There may be some wet spots, especially after rains as the area is a wetland.  The trail is relatively flat and wide.  The docent will discuss The Pomona/Mt. Ivy Wetlands: Rockland’s Mysterious Bayou.

Walker's should meet at the park entrance located just past Fire Training Center on Firemen’s Memorial Drive in Pomona.

Directions: From Exit 12 off the Palisades Parkway make your way to Route 45.  Go south 0.1 mile and make a right into Pomona Road, then right again onto Fireman’s Memorial Drive. Park at the end of the road, but do not block the gate. Please note that parking is limited.

Participants should wear proper footwear (close-toed sturdy shoes such as walking shoes/boots or sneakers) and clothing (light colored), and bring water, binoculars, and sunscreen.  Restrooms are not available. This park is not stroller friendly and please do not bring your dog on this walk.

Walks are sponsored by the Rockland County Division of Environmental Resources, the Rockland County AmeriCorps program and the Rockland County Department of Health’s Steps to a Healthier Rockland program.

For more information about upcoming walks, including directions, please call 845-708-7307 or e-mail rcamericorps@co.rockland.ny.us.  For more information about the trails visit www.rocklandsteps.org.