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Hike at the Franklin Lakes Nature Preserve

aka G. Thomas Donch Nature Preserve
We went for a short hike at the Franklin Lakes Nature Preserve. A nice day to get outdoors and get some exercise before the weeks forecast of several days of rain, which is needed due to a continuing mild drought.
The preserve has recently been renamed The G. Thomas Donch Nature Preserve which is not what most people know it as.
There is a shorter accessible "trail" available.
The other trails are easy and flat but there are can be some muddy areas or uneven ground so hiking boots are preferable IMO.
Some photos below, as always.
G. Thomas Donch Nature Preserve Sign
The dock at The G. Thomas Donch NaturePreserve in Franklin Lakes, NJ, aka the Franklin Lakes Nature Preserve.
Photo of the G. Thomas donch Nature Preserve Sign.
Accessible Trail sign at the Franklin Lakes Nature Preserve
Entrance to a short accessible trail.
Accessible Trail at the G. Thomas Donch Nature Preserve
A viewt of the Accessible trail
photo of an accessible park bench
An accessible picnic bench and view
Franklin Lakes Nature Preserve Shoreline Loop Trail sign
One of the trail signs at the Franklin Lakes Nature Preserve
image of a typical trail at the Franklin Lakes Nature Preserve
A typical groomed trail athlete the nature preserve
Typical Trail at the G. Thomas Donch Nature Preserve
Rooty traol at the nature preserve
MOST of the hike is smooth but there will be some areas where caution is required..
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image of a Mute Swan family
It was nice seeing this Mute Swan family. We had seen a swan nest in a corner of the preserve on past hikes.
image of a Mute Swan family
image of a fisherman
The preserve is a popular fishing spot.
G. Thomas Donch Island Bridge Trail Sign Photo
The Island Bridge is an interesting part of the hike with nice views of the lake
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image of trail trash pickeup
Couldn't help but pick up some trash left on the trail during the hike. Why do people abandon their trash especially in the parking lot? Otherwise it was a nice day for a hike.

Links

  1. G. Thomas Donch Nature Preserve aka Franklin Lakes Nature Preserve in Franklin Lakes, NJ General Information
  2. Franklin Lakes Nature Preserve Trail Map
  3. Mute Swan at All About Birds
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