Location
The trails of Hollyhock Hollow Sanctuary weave through a quiet forest and offer great views of the Onesquethaw Creek and glimpses of some of the area's more unique geologies. The preserve features one of MHLC’s largest trail systems and is great for walking, jogging, and cross-country skiing over mild terrain. This is a must-visit place for families and nature lovers alike!
Fishing is allowed at Hollyhock Hollow Sanctuary with adherence to the following guidelines: catch and release only (fish cannot be kept), no live bait, and only barbless hooks may be used. Anglers over 16 years of age must have a valid New York State freshwater fishing license.
The Onesquethaw Creek is home to a unique population of self-sustaining wild Brown Trout (Salmo trutta) and other aquatic organisms. These wild trout have greatly benefited from the rich habitat diversity and cold water influence found here at Hollyhock Hollow Sanctuary. MHLC and our local partners at the Clearwater Chapter of Trout Unlimited urge anglers to follow the above guidelines to ensure the wild trout population of the Onesquethaw Creek remains for future generations of nature enthusiasts and anglers.
Trail Length
3.5 miles
Preserve Features
This 134-acre sanctuary was the former estate of University at Albany Professor Dr. Robert Rienow and his wife Leona Train Rienow, an accomplished writer. Passionate about nature, the Rienows allowed the forest on this once open farmland property to regenerate. Upon Dr. Rienow’s death in 1989, the sanctuary was bequeathed to Audubon International for use as a public preserve and served as the organization’s headquarters until 2013. In January of 2020, Audubon International transferred ownership of Hollyhock Hollow Sanctuary to the Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy.
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