Sidney Center, New York
Top Spots in and near Sidney Center
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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 -
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 -
Big Indian, New York
Hike to Balsam Mountain in the Catskills
5.4 mi / 2910 ft gainTimeline: Weekend, though can easily be done as an overnight trip or just a day hike Summary: Day 1: Hike to camp (0.7 miles, 340' elevation gain) Day 2: Hike to Balsam Mountain and back to camp (4 miles round-trip) Day 3: Relax & hike back to car (0.7 miles) Details: Park the car at McKinle...Read more -
Big Indian, New York
Camp on Giant Ledge
4.51.5 mi / 975 ft gainGiant Ledge is a great hike in the Catskills if you are looking for something short, with incredible views, and camping options. There are not many hikes with better views then this in the Catskills, so why not spend as much time as possible up there? There are a few camping spots you can grab w...Read more -
Big Indian, New York
Hike Giant Ledge
4.53.74 miThe trail starts across the street from the parking area you will see a sign. After a short walk in you will cross a foot bridge. At approximately 0.75 mile you will reach a junction. You will turn left toward Giant Ledge. The next half mile is fairly flat. At 1.5 miles you will reach a spur ...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 -
Phoenicia, New York
Hike Mt. Wittenberg
4.3Looking for a great day hike in the Catskill region of NY? Then you should definitely look into and consider tackling Mt. Wittenberg then. A challenging climb up but a very rewarding summit view.Starting at Woodland Valley Campgrounds visitor registration house (where you can pay for parking for ...Read more -
Phoenicia, New York
Camp at Woodland Valley
3.0If you are looking for a great campground up in the Catskill Mountains of New York then you definitely have to check out Woodland Valley Campgrounds. Located about 2 hours north of New York City, it is the perfect place to go to get off the grid. No service for about 30 minutes in any direction.T...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 -
Grahamsville, New York
Swim at Peekamoose Blue Hole
3.8To get there: From Sundown, NY, head 10 miles on Route 42 until you see a large parking area on the right with a sign for the Peekamoose Mountain area. Follow the signs from the parking area to the creek. Swimming Hole Coordinates: (41.9182, -74.4215) You can cool off from NY's warm weather and d...Read more
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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...
Richfield Springs, New York
Cooperstown KOA Journey
Cooperstown KOA is a quiet, pet-friendly retreat surrounded by farms. It's within 20 minutes of the Baseball Hall of Fame and many other ...
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...