Sterling Nature Center – Interpretive Center

Location: Sterling, NY

This nature park is located 1.25 hours east of Rochester, NY along the shore of Lake Ontario. The interpretive center is small but a very nice space with restrooms, chairs, live turtles, informational signs, a detailed map with trail info, and taxidermy animals.

Rules (from the Official Website):

Wheeled vehicles are NOT allowed on trails, and snowmobiles are only allowed on the designated trail.
NO picking or collecting of plants, berries, flowers, fungi, or other features.
NO hunting or firearms are allowed within the Sterling Preserve.
Swimming is prohibited, and lifeguards are not provided.

Trail Map: Trail Map