Whiskey Hollow

Whiskey Hollow is a mixed upland forest preserve located in Van Buren, NY.

PRESERVE MAP

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trail info

This trail is moderately difficult with inclines, but well groomed. Visitors should take care on the steps coming down the hill, particularly during and after rainy weather.

PRESERVE SIZE

Whiskey Hollow is 44.78 acres.

PARKING

There is no off-street parking, though parking is ample on the side of the road, which is not busy.

Getting Here

Whiskey Hollow is on Whiskey Hollow Road in Memphis, NY.

Note: the road us unplowed during winter months; access is limited.

Preserve History

Whiskey Hollow was first identified in 1973 as an important, biodiverse ecological site that needed conservation. CNY Land Trust (then Save the County) worked with the Onondaga County Environmental Management Council to create the preserve. Trails were improved and signage was added. Whiskey Hollow has a new stewardship team as of 2026, so stay tuned for updates! If you'd like to be involved in taking care of Whiskey Hollow, please email us at stewardship@cnylandtrust.org.

Site Features

-Trails

-An expansive forest canopy

-Mature hemlock groves

-A natural experience unchanged since the 1970s!