Pittsford Trails--Split Rock

Pittsford Trails--Split Rock

Pittsford, Vermont 05763

Official Website
Pittsford Trails Official Website

Tips for Birding

The Split Rock Trail, part of the Pittsford Trail Network, represents an opportunity for a relatively short, level walk with good birding. There is a variety of habitats with its woods, open fields, and two small bodies of water.

Be sure to respect private property by staying on the trail.

The access for the trail is on the east side of Adams Road in Pittsford. From US-7, just south of the village, turn east onto Oxbow Road. Adams Road is the first left-hand turn from Oxbow. There is a small parking area (which can be slippery when icy!).

Birds of Interest

Common residents include nuthatches, woodpeckers, and chickadees. Common Ravens are usually heard, if not seen.

In spring and summer, watch the fields for Bobolinks and Eastern Bluebirds. Golden-crowned Kinglets can be found in winter. In June and July, a wide variety of warblers can be found including Common Yellowthroat, American Redstart, Blackburnian Warbler, and Chestnut-sided Warbler. During migration the opportunity for more warblers increases. Migrating sparrows are attracted by the weedy edges of the fields and ponds.

About this Location

The Split Rock Trail length is 1.9 miles. This trail is located off the east side of Adams Road, 0.4 miles from Goat Farm Road.

The trail traverses mostly level ground or rolling hills. This loop trail is a pleasant combination of woods and fields with ponds and nice views of surrounding peaks and ridgelines. The trail connects to High Meadows Trail via a short link.

About Pittsford Trails

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The Pittsford Trails are open to the public free of charge and provide recreational experiences for residents and visitors through all seasons of the year. Enjoy walking, bird watching, jogging, snow-shoeing, hiking, and cross-country skiing. Trails are marked and traverse open fields, meander along rivers and waterfalls, and course through woodlands. This trail network has been developed and maintained by volunteers with the support of the Town, private landowners, and grant funding from the State of Vermont.

Features

  • Restrooms on site

  • Wheelchair accessible trail

  • Entrance fee

Content from Official Website, Susan Elliott, Rutland County Audubon Society, and Pittsford Trails webpage

Last updated October 7, 2023