Woodchuck Hill Field and Forest Preserve
Woodchuck Hill is located in DeWitt and Manlius, NY. It's the perfect place to walk through a meadow or escape into the woods.
PRESERVE SIZE
Woodchuck Hill is 94.23 acres.
PARKING
Ample off-street parking is available. Take the long driveway down to the barn complex. The trail is easily accessible from the parking lot.
Getting Here
Woodchuck Hill Field and Forest Preserve is just two miles from the City limits of Syracuse on Woodchuck Hill Road. Please see our map for directions from your location.
Preserve History
Woodchuck Hill features two distinct habitats to explore. The northern half of the property along the road is a remnant of the region's rural past, featuring winding trails through a meadow and a beautiful fieldstone wall restored over the last five years by the Friends of Woodchuck Hill. The southern half is forested riparian habitat that drains from White Lake to Snooks Pond and from there into Limestone Creek. The preserve was donated to CNYLT by the late Beryl Digney, who lived in the farmhouse in the middle of the meadow. In 2024, the farmhouse was restored with funds from the CNY Community Foundation and became the permanent headquarters of the Land Trust.
Site Features
Visitors will find well-maintained trails on both the field and the forested portions of the preserve. Parking is at the end of the main road by the forest, with additional limited parking in front of CNYLT's farmhouse headquarters. Please note: this is a popular site for people walking their dogs. Signs remind visitors to keep dogs on leashes at all times, and take care of the preserve by cleaning up waste so others can enjoy this rural oasis.
In 2025, CNYLT began reaching out to local libraries and school districts to talk about improving educational offerings at the preserve. Stay tuned!