Banshee Reeks Nature Preserve

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  Check for ticks-i took my dog and they are not kidding...the area is overrun with ticks. After 30 minutes on the trails...my dog and I never went off the trails...my K9 had at least 14 ticks on her. Make sure to check your dogs paws between the toes and the undercoat. The trails were beautiful but I may not go back due to the ticks...seriously...be careful. It's a beautiful place to hike but you must be careful
  By J Iunger, January 21, 2018
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  I led a small hiking group here on January 8, 2017 (the coldest day of the year), for a total hiking distance of 4 miles. The Preserve has free admission and is only open on the weekends. The Visitor Center is only open on the third Saturday of each month. We traversed nearly all the trails on the Eastern and Southern side of the preserve. Most trails were fairly marked except for the White Oak trail, as we could not tell where this trail continued. It is critical you do not lose your trail map, as there is a great chance to wander around in circles here. However, the biggest challenge were the thorns, as we kept walking into them throughout the hike. We got clear of the thorns closer to the Visitor Center. Overall, the preserve is a good place for a short winter hike, especially if you are looking to get out for a few hours.
  By Bryan Smalley, July 03, 2017

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