Marie's Woods

Marie's Woods is closed for the winter. We are working on trails with a new Friends of Marie's Woods Volunteer Group. If you are interested in volunteering, we would love to have you join. Please fill out our volunteer form and write in the comments that you are interested in volunteering at Marie's Woods.

PRESERVE MAP

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trail info

The trails are rated as easy with no inclines or rugged terrain. Click the trail icon above for an aerial map of the preserve and trails.

PRESERVE SIZE

Marie's Woods is 66 acres.

PARKING

There is ample off street parking across the street from Lakeshore Beach on Oneida Lake. The trail head can be seen from the parking lot.

Getting Here

Marie's Woods is on Lakeshore Road in Cicero, which is a short drive north of Syracuse.

Preserve History

Marie's Woods was donated to The CNY Land Trust in 2008 by Jerry and Marie Blackman who purchased the 66-acre woodland with the intent of saving it from development and keeping it forever wild.

Site Features

Marie's Woods is a mixed woodland with predominantly cottonwood, elm, maple, beech, hemlock, and basswood trees, which makes it a haven for woodpeckers and flickers. The property contains approximately 15 acres of scattered wetlands, that are teeming with frogs and other amphibians. The undergrowth at Marie's Woods has many different kinds of ferns and wildflowers, making it a beautiful destination for hikers who are interested in observing some of the diverse flora of New York.