Vischer Ferry Nature and Historic Preserve is located along the Mohawk River in the Town of Clifton Park at the intersection of Riverview and Van Vranken roads. A parking lot adjoins the trailhead at that intersection. The Mohawk-Hudson Bird Club lists this preserve as a good bird watching site in Saratoga County and the Audubon Society of the Capital Region also features this preserve for bird watching.
View the general location map.
The preserve is a designated Bird Conservation Area by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation.
Some views of this preserve –
Historical marker – Vischer Ferry Nature and Historic Preserve
Whipple Bridge – Vischer Ferry Nature and Historic Preserve
Bridge structure embossed with “S. WHIPPLE, ALBANY, N.Y. 1869”
New York Civil Engineering Landmark – Whipple Iron Truss Bridge
Information sign – New York Civil Engineering Landmark
Historical marker regarding Fort’s Ferry – Vischer Ferry Nature and Historic Preserve
Historical marker regarding Clute’s Dry Dock – Vischer Ferry Nature and Historic Preserve
Great Blue Heron along East Towpath – Vischer Ferry Nature and Historic Preserve. View the list of bird species observed here.
Historical marker regarding Lock 19 – Vischer Ferry Nature and Historic Preserve
View my wildflower field guide for this nature preserve. If you wish to download a copy to your smartphone or tablet for trailside use, simply scan this quick read bar code:
