Afton, New York
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Vestal, New York
Hike the Wetlands Loop, BU Nature Preserve
4.01.4 mi / 0 ft gainPark across from the Nature Preserve Kiosk where you can pay to park ($1 for 30 mins) ask an attendant for directions at the entrance of the university for ease of navigation through campus. The lot is clearly marked however and is titled 'Lot M0'Follow trail markers to hike around the Marsh and ...Read more -
Endwell, New York
Hike the IBM Glen Preserve
4.81.7 mi / 400 ft gainFrom the parking lot follow the only trail heading downhill, the yellow trail. At the first and second forks in the trail, stay left remaining on the yellow trail. When you reach the creek, I prefer to trek through the creek on a summer day.However the yellow trial crosses the creek and continues...Read more -
Apalachin, New York
Hike and Birdwatch the Apalachin Marsh
5.01 miPark on the gravel "pull-off" West-bound on Route 434 in Apalachin (See pin). Walk along the fence and turn into the opening where you'll go through a tunnel about 20 yards long. From there you're in the preserve where you can hike the yellow trail, leading to the Bird Blind and other scenic over...Read more -
Apalachin, New York
Hike the West Gorge Trail at Waterman Conservation Center
1.3 miPark anywhere near the conservation center when you pull into the parking lot and head towards the open field where a map kiosk stands. Follow the green trail markers (West Gorge Trail) to the creek where it follows along and intersect at about 0.4 miles. From here connect to follow the yellow tr...Read more -
Newark Valley, New York
Jenksville State Forest Loop
3.44 mi / 413 ft gainJenksville State Forest Loop is a loop trail that is good for all skill levels located near Newark Valley, New York.Read more -
Hubbardsville, New York
Paddle The Nine-Mile Swamp
5.0The best place to launch into the Nine-Mile Swamp is along side of Wickwire Road (off from State Route 12) not far beyond the RR Crossing. There is room here for about half a dozen cars. This is a great paddle for the whole family.From the Wickwire Road launch, you will be paddling upstream as yo...Read more -
Brooktondale, New York
Camp at the Shindagin Hollow Lean-To
4.51 mi / 150 ft gainFrom the parking spot on Prospect Valley Rd., cross the footbridge as part of the Finger Lakes Trail due East. The trail will be marked with white blazes. As you follow the blazes you will hike up for about 0.5 miles, increasing elevation by about 150ft, and then down 30-50 ft for 0.2 miles befo...Read more -
Fabius, New York
Spruce Pond
4.46 mi / 636 ft gainSpruce Pond is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Fabius, New York.Read more -
Ithaca, New York
Hike the Six Mile Creek Natural Area
5.04.5 mi / 250 ft gainThe East Ithaca Recreational Walkway, which traverses the Six Mile Creek Natural Area, can be accessed at the parking areas on Burns Rd. or Coddington Rd. The walkway, which used to be a railroad, runs flat and straight from East to West. From the walkway, other smaller trails can be accessed t...Read more -
Ithaca, New York
Hike the Eldridge Wilderness Loop
2.3 mi / 0 ft gainPark in the designated lot directly off Troy Rd and begin the loop at the only trail entering the parking area (the lot only holds about 4-5 vehicles). Because this is a loop trial, when it splits after 200 yards take either route and still end at the parking area. The loop is 2.3 miles long and ...Read more
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Camping and Lodging in Afton
Franklin, New York
Unadilla / I-88 / Oneonta KOA Journey
You may hear frogs and crickets, but highway noises won't reach you at this KOA. Although close to I-88, it's tucked away in tranquil far...
Honesdale, Pennsylvania
Honesdale / Pocono KOA Holiday
Located in the Lake Region of the Pocono Mountains, this campground is near great hiking, mountain biking, lakes, kayaking, boating and f...