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"Lolita" and the Karner Blue Butterfly - what could they possibly have in common? Vladimir Nabokov. Both an author and a lepidopterist, he discovered a subspecies of butterfly right here!
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Albany Pine Bush Preserve
Year Round Walk
SN: 130304 - 2026 / Y2632
Future event (not yet open)
From Thu, Jan 1st, 2026 to Dec 31st, 2026
Start times: 7 am - 7 pm (or dawn to dusk)
Hosted on the Online Start Box (OSB) only
Albany, New York
WARNING: The map pin is for reference only and may not accurately indicate the start box location or the event start.
| Special programs Anniversaries Hurrah CC: Albany County |
Special programs that are applicable to all events or all walks
are not shown to reduce clutter.
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Event comments
Two of the six trails have restrooms at the start.
Rating: 2B, Distance: 5, 10, 12km
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Restrooms: Yes |
Pets: Yes |
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Strollers: No |
Wheelchairs: No |
Event information
The Albany Pine Bush is one of the best remaining examples in the world of an inland pine barrens. This gently rolling sand-plain is home to a unique variety of rare plants and animals including the federally endangered Karner Blue Butterfly. Six different 5k & 10k walks and hikes rated 1A to 2B.
Awards: IVV CREDIT ONLY
OSB - First register for the event
The detailed location of, and driving directions to, the event starting point are included in the event directions, downloaded from the Online Start Box (OSB). To plan your travels, please use the map on this page or the maps phrase below, if provided by the club. The POC does not provide event directions nor accept alternate payment methods.
Maps phrase and directions link
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Albany Pine Bush Preserve, The Discovery Center, 195 New Karner Rd., (NY155), Albany, NY, 12205 | |
The above maps phrase is only provided for planning purposes. The downloaded event directions provide detailed directions to the starting point and possible alternate start point locations. THERE IS NO PHYSICAL START BOX AT THIS LOCATION.
Empire State Capital Volkssporters (AVA-0410)
Event website: walkescv.org
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