Overview

 

Cheesecote Mountain Town Park is a small but diverse local gem offering a mix of mature woodland, edge habitat, and scrubland. Despite its size, the park supports a variety of bird species throughout the year and is especially rewarding during migration.

Birding Cheesecote

 

The entire length of the road up can be birded, but please be considerate of other drivers and pull completely off the road only in designated pullouts.

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Once you reach Cheesecote Pond, there are two small parking areas. Please do not drive around the pond.

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The edge habitat between the lots can be especially productive, while the pond edge and vegetation near the grassy open area near the second parking area are worth careful attention. Be sure to look up into the taller trees as well—during a good migration, the foliage can be filled with warblers, flycatchers, orioles, and other migrating songbirds. Several trails (including the Long Path) branch off from the main paved road around the pond and can be especially rewarding during spring and fall migration.

 

Be sure to take a quick side trip down the Swamp Trail before continuing your exploration around the pond.

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Visitor Information

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Restrooms

• No

 

Accessibility

• The main path around the pond is paved. Side trails can be steep and rocky.

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Cheesecote Mountain Town Park is a seasonal park, open from April through October.

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The park road, which begins just off Willow Grove Road and climbs to Cheesecote Pond, is narrow and does not accommodate two-way traffic. A series of pull-offs allows vehicles to pass, but visitors should use caution, especially during poor weather.

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Storms and high winds can result in falling limbs, so checking conditions before visiting is recommended.

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Please note that bears frequent the park. 

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For current bird sightings and more information, visit eBird

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