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 High Tor Wildlife Management Area - Naples, NY Posted by:  sagefemme
N 42° 37.545 W 077° 23.392
18T E 304023 N 4722025
This land is owned by New York State and has been actively managed since the 1990s. The Bristol Hills branch of the Finger Lakes Trail runs through these lands, and there is also a (blue blazed) spur trail near the top for scenic overlook views.
Waymark Code: WMFVW8
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 12/05/2012
Views: 2
Parking is in front of the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Operations Center.
In addition to the hiking trails listed in the short description above, there are a number of logging trails. These were put in during the 1990s to remove dead and dieing oaks that were devastated by gypsy moth infestation. More information can be found on placards posted along the trail.
There are two lean-tos on High Tor. One is inside the Wildlife Management Area, is managed by DEC and can only be used by sanctioned groups such as boy scouts, girl scouts, explorer groups, etc. A second lean-to can be reached by following the blue spur trail off public access lands and onto adjacent private property (which has given the Finger Lakes Trails Conference access for hikers).
Estimated size of the public land (in regional measurement standard: hectares, acres, kms, etc.): 6,100 acres
Is there a trail system?: Yes
If there is a trail system, please describe length, terrain, etc.:
This segment of the Bristol Hills branch trails is about 7 miles long (branch trail total is 54.1 miles; branch trail in turn is part of the Finger Lakes Trails system totaling 562 miles). To get to the scenic overlook, you are looking at a strenuous 3.7 mile hike each way with multiple switchbacks.
What points of interest are there?:
Trailhead starts at Route 245 and Naples Creek, and follows the creek for about 1 mile. The trail forks, with one branch continuing along the creek, and the other climbing High Tor to a Scenic Overlook.
What activities are available?:
Hiking and snowshoing only (climb is too steep for cross country skiis and bikes are not allowed).
List of known hazards (cliffs, snakes, poison plants, etc.):
Parts of the trail are "benched" into the hillside. Erosion has undercut some areas, so paths can be very narrow and slippery in places.
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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