Hipp Brook Preserve, located in Penfield, NY, is a 94-acre nature preserve managed by Genesee Land Trust. As one of only three Class 1 wetlands in Penfield, this preserve offers a short and flat trail that provides stunning views of wildflowers, pollinators, and birds. With various habitats including deciduous swamp and cattail marsh, Hipp Brook Preserve is home to a diverse range of wildlife such as great horned owls, wood ducks, songbirds, foxes, raccoons, and deer. Visitors can also enjoy the abundance of wildflowers, including cardinal flower, marsh marigold, and closed gentian.
Accessible via the main trailhead at the intersection of Coachman Drive and Broughman Drive, the Wild Iris Path is approximately 0.5 miles long and features compacted soil, mulch, and boardwalk sections. The preserve also offers benches along the trail for resting and shaded areas throughout the wooded wetland. While there are no restrooms on-site, public restrooms can be found nearby at Veterans Memorial Park. With limited parking available, visitors are advised to park along the road shoulder near the intersection of Coachman Drive and Broughman Drive, ensuring not to block any neighboring driveways.
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