Arctic-China State Forest - Deposit and Masonville, Delaware County, NY
Posted by: ripraff
N 42° 10.265 W 075° 24.741
18T E 465941 N 4668853
"Consider hiring an outdoor guide if you have little experience or woodland skills."
Waymark Code: WMRJ9M
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 06/27/2016
Views: 1
"Arctic-China State Forest is accessed from NYS Route 8 near Shear Road. Shear Road is approximately 10.4 miles north of Deposit, NY or 4.3 miles south of Masonville on the west side of NYS Route 8. The area can also be accessed from Delaware County Route 230 at Schofield, Clark Pond and Hellerud Roads. Access is limited to the interior of this state forest due to the seasonal maintenance of these town roads. Most roads are plowed to the boundary of state property."
"Arctic-China State Forest is adjacent to Oquaga Creek State Park as well as Melondy Hill and Steam Mill State Forests. The forest is also in the vicinity of Beals Pond and Michigan Hill State Forests."
Estimated size of the public land (in regional measurement standard: hectares, acres, kms, etc.): 2959 acres
Is there a trail system?: Yes
If there is a trail system, please describe length, terrain, etc.: Finger Lakes Trail goes through here, this is a long distance trail that crosses New York.
http://www.fltconference.org/trail/
What points of interest are there?: Woods
What activities are available?: Hiking, Primitive Camping, Hunting, Trapping, Cross-country skiing, Snowshoeing, Snowmobiling
Hours of accessibility?: year round
List of known hazards (cliffs, snakes, poison plants, etc.): Tics
Dogs Allowed?: Yes
Is a permit/fee required?: No
Please supply the website of the land if available: [Web Link]
If a permit/fee is required please describe in detail how to get one, how much, etc.: Not listed
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Visit Instructions: Visitors are encouraged to supply a picture of either themselves or their GPS at the trailhead and/or signage of the public access lands - describe your experience there and what you saw - tell us why other folks should come visit!
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