McDonough State Forest - McDonough, NY
Posted by: ripraff
N 42° 30.217 W 075° 43.517
18T E 440409 N 4705949
"McDonough State Forest is located ten miles west of Norwich, in the gently rolling hills of the Allegheny Plateau"
Waymark Code: WMPZMH
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 11/18/2015
Views: 5
"A number of recreational opportunities are available on McDonough State Forest. Both the Finger Lakes Trail and the New York State Corridor Snowmobile Trail pass through the forest, and many of the unpaved town roads are ideal for mountain biking and horseback riding. Whaley's Pond, Bowman Creek, Mill Brook and some of their smaller tributaries offer good fishing opportunities, and the upland woods support diverse wildlife populations. For good food, drink and local news, make a stop in the hamlets of McDonough and East McDonough. Bowman Lake State Park adjoins McDonough State Forest and both the Finger Lakes Trail and the snowmobile trail cross from the state forest into the State park. Bowman Lake State Park provides camping, swimming and other developed recreational activities and facilities. A short (less than one mile) accessible trail in the southwestern portion of the forest provides access into the forest for those with mobility limitations. It is found off of Sort Cut Road. In addition, there is an short accessible paved trail from Bliven Sherman Road to Kopac Pond. " ( visit link)
Estimated size of the public land (in regional measurement standard: hectares, acres, kms, etc.): 6772 acres
Is there a trail system?: Yes
If there is a trail system, please describe length, terrain, etc.: " Both the Finger Lakes Trail and the New York State Corridor Snowmobile Trail pass through the forest, and many of the unpaved town roads are ideal for mountain biking and horseback riding. "
map
http://www.dec.ny.gov/lands/9295.html
Finger Lakes Trail
http://www.fltconference.org/trail/
What points of interest are there?: "Whaley's Pond, Bowman Creek, Mill Brook and some of their smaller tributaries offer good fishing opportunities."
"Bowman Lake State Park adjoins McDonough State Forest and both the Finger Lakes Trail and the snowmobile trail cross from the state forest into the State park"
What activities are available?: Recreational Activities
Accessible Trail
Primitive Camping
Cross Country Skiing
Fishing
Hiking
Hunting, Wildlife Management Unit 7M
Horseback Riding
Mountain Biking
Nature Photography/Observation
Snowmobiling
Trapping
List of known hazards (cliffs, snakes, poison plants, etc.): No hazards mentioned.
Dogs Allowed?: Yes
Is a permit/fee required?: No
If a permit/fee is required please describe in detail how to get one, how much, etc.: no fee
Please supply the website of the land if available: [Web Link]
Hours of accessibility?: 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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