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 Summer Hill State Forest - Summer Hill, NY Posted by:  ripraff
N 42° 38.633 W 076° 21.369
18T E 388825 N 4722160
NY State Forests, such as Summerhill, are run by the NY Department of Environmental Conservation. The Cayuga Bird Club lists Summer Hill as a hot spot.
Waymark Code: WMRZ9D
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 08/27/2016
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( visit link) "Summer Hill burst onto the mainstream Basin birding scene in October 1997, when Chris Hymes and Bard and Gina Prentiss discovered a single Pine Grosbeak in Summer Hill State Forest. Following this initial find, numerous Ithaca birders made the trek up to the area, and many were rewarded with looks at multiple Pine Grosbeaks between late October 1997 and January 1998... it was only a matter of time before Young adopted Summer Hill as his favorite Basin birding spot...The state forest, which is composed primarily of a massive Norway spruce plantation, is the focus of most birding trips to Summer Hill, but the entire area around the forest offers good birding opportunities. This description will use the term “Summer Hill” to refer to Summer Hill State Forest and the areas adjacent to the forest. The Town of Summer Hill is also home to Lake Como, which is the source of Fall Creek."
Estimated size of the public land (in regional measurement standard: hectares, acres, kms, etc.): 4,355 acres
Is there a trail system?: No
If there is a trail system, please describe length, terrain, etc.:
"There are no specifically designated hiking trails on this property but hiking is allowed anywhere on State Forests unless posted otherwise."
What points of interest are there?:
"Summer Hill State Forest encompasses 4,355 acres of dense forest land. "
What activities are available?:
At-large primitive camping is allowed.
Fishing, hunting, trapping, snowmobiling, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, horseback riding, birding
List of known hazards (cliffs, snakes, poison plants, etc.):
Ticks
Dogs Allowed?: Yes
Is a permit/fee required?: No
Please supply the website of the land if available: [Web Link]
Hours of accessibility?: Not listed
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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