Bigsby Drumlin
Nature Reserve was donated to Save The County in 1982 by Mary Ormsby Bigsby
in memory of her son, Gerald William Bigsby. Its main feature is the drumlin
that dominates the property and provides a panoramic view of Syracuse. This
19 acre
property hosts a variety of animals and plants including hundreds of
conifers planted by the Bigsby family.
The trails are not marked and at times aren't maintained,
however its still worth the hike to the view.
It is a short 0.2 mile hike to the top of the drumlin and the view.
There is a bench to help enjoy the view of the Syracuse skyline. There
is an elevation gain of about 100 feet to the top. There is two trails
(that I saw) to the top. One that goes 0.1 mile straight to the top or
the one that goes 0.2 mile with a better grade to the top. When
entering the woods, turn right and follow the 0.2 mile trail. There is
a map, a video and pictures below.
Access is via the parking lot of the Taunton Memorial
United Presbyterian Church at 4326 Fay Road in the town of Geddes, near
Bishop Ludden High School. From the back of the parking lot, look for an
opening in the trees at the base of the drumlin; that's where the trail
begins. Please do not interfere with any of the church activities while in
their parking lot.
Pictures from Bigsby Drumlin Nature
Preserve
