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 Turkey Hill State Forest - New York Posted by:  ripraff
N 42° 22.162 W 076° 09.717
18T E 404327 N 4691440
This sign is seen from State Route 79. "A Public Forest Access Road can be reached from Tubbs Hill Road."
Waymark Code: WM12852
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 03/26/2020
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( visit link) Berkshire and Richford, Tioga County "Most of the land encompassing what is today known as Turkey Hill State Forest was purchased during the 1930s. Prior to this point, the land had been cleared of the natural vegetation and used for agriculture by early European settlers and Revolutionary War Veterans. However, soils common in the area have major limitations for intensive crop production, including a seasonally high water table, low fertility, moderate to high acidity, and erodibility on steep slopes. Early farmers quickly learned that the combination of long, harsh winters and thin, fine textured upland soils would not support intensive agriculture. As such, many of the farmlands were abandoned as farmers sought more fertile land in the Midwest."
Estimated size of the public land (in regional measurement standard: hectares, acres, kms, etc.): 1,108 acres
Is there a trail system?: No
If there is a trail system, please describe length, terrain, etc.:
...no formal trails on Turkey Hill, hiking is allowed anywhere on the property unless posted otherwise.
snowmobile trails are seen on the map http://www.dec.ny.gov/docs/regions_pdf/tkyhill.pdf
What points of interest are there?:
"Fishing is limited to small headwater streams and a small pond north of NYS Route 79."
What activities are available?:
hunting, trapping, snowmobiling, bird watching, and nature viewing
Primitive camping is allowed.
"Wildlife viewing is also popular on Turkey Hill."
List of known hazards (cliffs, snakes, poison plants, etc.):
ticks are prevalent in all areas in the region.
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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