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John Burroughs Slabsides

West Park

Wander through the forest sanctuary that shaped American nature writing. This hand-built 1895 cabin sits in a natural rock amphitheater where John Burroughs found the quiet that filled his essays.

Historic writer's cabin
Hand-built 1895 retreat
Literary pilgrimage site
Easy forest trails

Tips

🦟don't skip the bug spray (seriously)
đź’§add Middle Falls Trail for 3 waterfalls
🥾hiking boots beat sneakers here

John Burroughs Slabsides

500 Burroughs Dr, West Park, NY 12493, USA

Upcoming at John Burroughs Slabsides

Saturday, Jul 25
Discover the secret night life of moths with Mathew Rymkiewicz

Discover the secret night life of moths with Mathew Rymkiewicz

July 25 at 8pm

Step into the secret nightlife of moths at John Burroughs' historic cabin, Slabsides. This after-dark pop-up theater shines a light on winged wonders most people never see.

Saturday, Sep 12
RAMBLE – FALL FLIGHT: Migrating birds at John Burroughs’ Slabsides

RAMBLE – FALL FLIGHT: Migrating birds at John Burroughs’ Slabsides

September 12 at 8am

Rise with the sun for a fall migration walk at John Burroughs' historic woodland cabin. Expert birder Mark DeDea shares tips on spotting travelers passing through, from warblers to hawks, in this pocket of old-growth forest.