We recently visited the new Touhey Family Preserve, and the Swift Wetland is just a few miles away.
Finding the Swift Wetland was easy. We used Google Maps, and started at the preserve at the end of Evelyn Drive. There is space for several cars there.
According to the trail map, there is another trailhead on Delaware Ave. Find the high-res version trail map here.
There is a trailhead kiosk near the parking lot with information and a map.
The trails are clearly marked with trail markers.
This is an easy, flat hike, about 1 mile long. I think it would be easy for younger kids to handle.
There were boardwalks in areas that are prone to mud, but the trail was very dry in October. As far as wetlands, there were a few wet areas, but barely anything. I imagine there would be more during the spring months.
The wetland is sandwiched in between residential areas, and we saw houses along the way.
We saw some large deer, and a garter snake.
This was a short, easy hike, and is very close to other preserves, including the Phillipin Kill and Touhey Family Preserve.
Visit the Swift Wetland website at https://mohawkhudson.org/our-preserves/swift-wetland/
Check out our other local hikes at
https://www.anationofmoms.com/travel/albany-ny-hikes
About the Author: Marysa
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It is so beautiful! You guys are so brave to be around that snake lol. xoxo
Wow this is awesome! So pretty, and you are braver than me with the snake, lol.
Wow! This place looks so beautiful and relaxing!
Beautiful scenery. I love the autumn colours! You must be good at identifying snakes. One look at that would have sent me running in the other direction!!
This place is so Beautiful. The sunshine brought out the beauty of the place
My favourite time of the year to take a hike/walk! This looks so beautiful! My husband would have loved to pick up that snake..me on the other hand lol. You’re very brave! Haha. Thank you for sharing other local hikes as well!
This is such a beautiful scenery!
Wow, this place is so beautiful and connecting with nature gives you a refreshing and relaxing feeling but about the snake is a big NO NO for me. You are so brave holding that one,lol!
Wow, what a beautiful place to visit! My kids would have loved the snake!
This looks like a great place to hike in the fall! I’m bummed that we can’t travel to see my in-laws this year for T’Giv, as this is not too far from where they live by the looks…
I love trails. It’s so great to have time to recharge and relax in the outdoors
What a great way to spend a weekend. It’s been a while since we went out for a hike. Happy to know that the trail is well-marked. Thank you for sharing about your adventure.
Such a great weekend-activity! This is the sort of hiking I need when the situation is as it is…
Sounds like this would be an easy hike to do with the kids. My kids are starting to enjoy hiking more, but sometimes they complain about how long it takes : )
This looks like such a great place to get out in nature. I love places like this.
i like that this trail is a short easy one n not so secluded since u all saw some houses and the wildlife u encountered is nice too.
This looks like a great trail and a nice hike! Well, up until I saw the snake! I would have been screaming I am sure!
We used to live near preserves and we loved to explore that area. If we are ever in NY, we would definitely check this out.
This looks like a lovely place to get out of the house and enjoy nature, I am not sure about the snake though that would have had me running away
Swift Wetland looks like a family-friendly place to visit. I would love to visit, but avoid the snakes, lol!
Your eyes is really good girl,I love the way you Capture those beautiful photos!
What a great park! I can’t wait for the weather to warm up just a bit more to go out for hikes and longer walks.
What a lovely colors of the trees and leaves. You guys are so brave. I can’t even look at the snake lol
I love the ourdoors and the Swift Wetland looks like a great place to head to as a family. Hope to visit it when I visit New York
I am such a big fan of trails. I have never heard of the Swift Wetland before, but I would love to check it out for myself in person.
Gosh, the last snake pic is so scary! I haven’t been to this place, but would like to explore this trail with my family ❤️. Beautiful pics 👌🏻
Such beautiful pictures and scenery. I love the outdoors and definitely looks like a great place to visit.
This is my kind of day and I love hiking and finding new trails to hike 😉 I absolutely love the beautiful outdoors and nature and this place is a must visit 😉 I will have to check it out when I am in the area so thank you for sharing!
I like that the markings are so clear – and look at that snake! What a cool place to explore.
What a great way to get away from it all. Such beautiful nature setting. Would’ve loved to go hiking there.
Great colours, I love this time of the year <3