Tag: Wooded Walks

14 miles of marked trails and more than 20 miles of unmarked trails run through the park, taking you through forest and marsh. Read more...

Along with the trail system, there is the Thunder Rock area, a bedrock city. The beaver ponds allow for a place to observe the varied wildlife in the park. You Read more...

Offering a bit of everything, this park has two lakes, camping, ball fields, mountains, meadows, streams, and ponds, plus an extensive trail system Read more...

The extensive trail system offers a variety of sights and views.   Some highlights:   The Henry Buck Trail (Blue Blazed) leads through the forest to the ruins of a Read more...

Dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6′ and are not allowed in the buildings, picnic areas, museum, wildlife center and bathing areas. There is an extensive trail Read more...

-Mostly forest, this park has stands of pine, oak and Atlantic white cedar that the trail system takes you through. The cranberry bog has since been turned into Lake Nummy, Read more...

The unmarked trails take you through over 100 acres in the park, plus you can connect to the adjacent Manor Farm Park. The western portion of this park is hillier Read more...

This State Park and adjoining State Forest offer more than 9000 acres combined to hike through! There is an extensive trail system, not many of which are marked, and most Read more...

8.4 mile stretch of stone dust trail that was converted from an old railroad bed. There are also trailheads in Allan H Treman State Park and Taughannock Falls State Park. Read more...

Leashed dogs are permitted on trails and in picnic areas, but not on the beach or campground. Enjoy the beautiful trails surrounding Black Rock Pond! Read more...

This undeveloped parkland has hiking trails, providing views of the Hudson Valley. Dogs must remain leashed at all times. Please note there is limited parking here! Read more...

Dogs are allowed throughout the park on leash. The approx. 6 mile loop around Stump Pond is a great option! There is also an off leash dog run in the Read more...

13 miles of trails, a sandy lakefront, and hardwood forests with campsites in the shade! Read more...

This forest area was once a bustling town, known as Whitesbog Village, a cranberry and blueberry producing community. You can still see remnants of the village as you walk along Read more...

The trails here take you through marsh, meadow and woods! Hiking, biking, canoeing and kayaking are popular in this park preserve Read more...

There are currently 6 miles of trail available for use, an additional 6 miles will be available upon the completion of construction. The stone dust path follows an abandoned railroad Read more...

Access to this passive parkland is located behind the Congregational Church in Mount Sinai.  There is no parking lot or sign for the entrances (one on Waters Edge Lane and Read more...

Hike through the trails and be on the lookout for caves once used by Native Americans! It is believed the Chatfield brothers operated a gristmill here in the 1600s. Dogs Read more...

There are five designated trails in the park. Red, Yellow, Green and Blue are for hiking and walking, White is for hiking and mountain biking. The trails range in length Read more...

The two lakes, Lily and Chenango were formed when the last glacier retreated and left behind chunks of ice which melted to form the lakes and bog! Hike the trail Read more...

175 acres with a picnic area on Black River Pond, and several different types of campsites available. Hiking trails, nature trails, and a boat launch as well! Read more...

The dramatic landscape here is a sight to behold, and can be taken in from above or along the lakeshore! The trail system has both short walks (.12 mile) and Read more...

This park has an impressive array of geological features to take in, including the glacial plunge basin lake, where the surface and bottom waters don’t mix! There are rocky outcrops, Read more...

Enjoy the woods and streams in Connecticut’s second largest state forest! Pets are not permitted on the beach. Read more...

The trails in this 47 acre, hilly park offer beautiful views of Cold Spring Harbor.    Fun Facts & Sights to See: This park serves as the northern trailhead of Read more...

Anna Hyatt Huntington, the internationally famous sculptress, created the lifelike bear and wolf sculptures that greet you when you arrive! The park is named for her father in law, the Read more...

This preserve features an intricate trail system that was once a part of the Meadow Brook Hunt fox hunting route. Some of the trails are restored carriage trails and date Read more...

Multiple-use trails varying in length from .5 – 2.0 miles long take you through this hilly, woodland park full of ravines, streams, and the 12 acre Harlow Lake. There are Read more...

Mixed oak and pine woodland make up more than 2700 acres of this pine barrens preserve. Perfect for hiking with your pup! Remember to pack in pack out, and be Read more...

The trail system includes the 6.55 mile Niagara Gorge Trail! Read more...

This small park has a quiet pond with wetland vegetation surrounding it. The 0.2 mile linear trail also has several benches along the way, perfect for taking a moment to Read more...

This park is wooded and generally flat, with nature trails and camping! Read more...

This 240 acre estate features a summit pavilion at an elevation of 1627 feet, offering stunning panoramic views.   Dogs are allowed on the hiking trails and in picnic areas. Read more...

Featuring a wooded, shady 2.2 mile loop trail. Hilly in parts, but comfortable to walk on. The loop trail follows the perimeter of the park, making it pretty easy to Read more...

0.3 mile trail with some hills. To access the trailhead, drive in through the cobblestone walls marking the estate entrance on Arbutus Rd. Pass the first driveway on the left Read more...

This beautiful park on Lake Erie offers camping and a trail system that has trails of varying lengths, perfect for all skill levels. The scenic cliffs of Angola shale line Read more...

This massive, 14,086 acre park has more than 20km of groomed trails, a campground, fishing, and so much more. There are RV campsites, but currently no hookups available or dump Read more...

This lakefront park has it all, sandy beaches, shoreline bluffs, and woodlands! There are campgrounds and cabin areas. Dogs are allowed in campsites and day use areas, unless otherwise noted. Read more...

Dense woods, a long narrow gorge, hiking trails, and 5 waterfalls are some of the features of this park! The campsite area includes a stream-fed swimming pool! Pets are allowed Read more...

The woodland trail system has varying length paths, from .1 mile to 2.28 miles! Read more...

Hiking trails along densely wooded bluffs, panoramic views, marsh that offers nature sightings including Great Blue Herons, and 275 campsites round out the offerings at this large park! Read more...

This park, located a short drive from NYC, has trails ranging in length from ust under a mile to just shy of two miles, and take you around Mohansic Lake Read more...

90 miles of open space corridor that follows the route of the Genesee Valley Canal and the Pennsylvania Railroad Rochester Branch. This multi-use trail is full of historic as well Read more...

The castle located here was built by William Hooker Gillette. The castle is named the Seventh Sister, as it is located atop the most southern hill in a chain known Read more...

Almost entirely wooded, offers a few different trail options to explore! Read more...

25 miles of park trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding, plus 6 ponds across almost 2500 acres of land! Read more...

More than 22 miles of hiking trails and over 2,000 feet of elevation! Read more...

With over 31 lakes, 200 miles of trails, beaches, camping areas, and miles of streams spread over two counties, Harriman is the second largest in the NYS Parks system!   Read more...

This 133 acre, passive park has hills, 1300′ of shoreline, wetland, farm fields, and offers plenty of wildlife/bird watching opportunities! Read more...

This undeveloped park has 3,000 acres of land used for hiking, horseback riding (by permit), and fishing! Dogs must remain on a leash at all times Read more...

This hilly and heavily wooded park features hiking trails that double as cross country ski trails in winter, and the Beaver Pond Nature Trail as well. Campsites are available, check Read more...

This 20.2 mile trail was once a former railroad line. Winding through several towns, it crosses subdivisions and roads, but offers a quiet, scenic outing.   Dogs are allowed on Read more...

Pack a picnic and check out the Pine Knob loop trail!   Pets are permitted in picnic areas and trails, but not the campground. Read more...

  This park has several transitions from beach grass to pine tree canopy, to prairie grass and salt marsh. Wildlife abounds from molluscs to birds, reptiles and turtles.  The park Read more...

Hike the extensive trail system and take in scenic views of the Connecticut River!   Leashed pets are permitted in all areas except the playground.   While it is designated Read more...

Approx. 1.5 miles of well marked trails will take you through woodlands, shrubs, vines, and forest. The pond is home to many types of birds and frogs as well!   Read more...

This land was once owned by James Baird, a contractor and engineer whose firm constructed the Lincoln Memorial! The Red Trail here is just over 2 miles long, and there Read more...

Covering more than three square miles, the James L Goodwin State Forest provides an extensive trail system, as well as a large lake. Named after one of the state’s first Read more...

A covered bridge and water fall featuring a 250′ cascade are just some of the charming features in this dog friendly park! Read more...

Originally inhabited by member of the Algonquin Indian tribe. Early settlers traded one brass kettle for use of the land for hunting and fishing.   Pets are permitted in the Read more...

The former estate of the Knox Family, there are 400 acres of grasslands, and 100 acres of woodlands, ponds and wetlands to explore! The trails are also open to horses. Read more...

An extensive trail system, plus tent and trailer campsites are available! The perfect place to make a weekend out of exploring, nestled right next to a lake! Read more...

This park offers 15 miles of windy mountain biking trails, and is also open to dogs on leashes. Read more...

Known as the “Grand Canyon of the East” this amazing park has three major waterfalls between cliffs up to 600′ in parts. The lush forests harbor more than 66 miles Read more...

You can spend hours on the trails here, getting in a good workout! Dogs are not permitted in the picnic area, and the trails in zone A are for equestrian Read more...

Located smack in the middle of wine country, this state park has more than 4.5 miles of hiking trails, lake access, and camping! Dogs are not permitted on guarded beaches, Read more...

Thickly wooded areas, with a trail system and boat launch! This peninsula was formed by a retreating glacier! Read more...

Hiking trails, scenic vistas, and historic ruins, Lovers Leap State Park has it all.   Dogs must be on a 7′ maximum leash. Read more...

The blue trail heads across Cobble Mountain and other peaks for views of the Catskill and Taconic Mountains.   Pets aren’t allowed in the campground area. Read more...

300 acres of uplands, meadows, woodlands, river, trails and bird watching!   Dogs on a 7′ or shorter leash are permitted. Read more...

This heavily wooded, hilly park offers a 2.6 mile loop trail through dry and wet woodlands, and marsh. Some trails become narrow, it’s recommended to stay on marked trails due Read more...

Travel the trails for beautiful water views. Part of the lake is used for public water supply. Read more...

The most famous part of this park is the historic Wolf Den area!   Pets on a leash are permitted in picnic areas and trails. Pets are not permitted in Read more...

Nearly 5 miles of flat woodlands to explore!   Dogs must be on a 7′ or shorter leash. Read more...

Comprised of many parcels of land spread over several towns. Mattatuck State Forest has a variety of trails to explore!   Dogs are permitted on a 7′ or shorter leash. Read more...

30 wooded camping sites plus hiking trails and ball fields Read more...

Meadowlark offers 5 miles of varied terrain with few flat or straight sections. The loop is very popular with mountain bikers   Fun Facts & Sights to See: Know Before Read more...

Take a walk through the woods around Millers Pond. The pond’s principal source of water comes from springs of unpolluted water.   Dogs must be on a leash no longer Read more...

Hardwood forest, lakes, several waterfalls, 35 miles of carriage roads and 50 miles of footpaths all within and hour and a half from NYC.   Please note, dogs are not Read more...

From the top of Mohawk Mountain on a clear day, the view goes on forever. Wildlife in the park can include bobcat, fox and deer, and the park also includes Read more...

Remnants of the former boys’ summer camp, Camp Mooween, can be seen throughout the park. Look for the stone chimney and concrete foundation of the main hall, and old roads Read more...

Enjoy a walk through this hardwood forest, which also has a number of streams running through it.   Leashed pets are permitted. Read more...

An extensive trail system takes you through these historic woods! This was the site of the Battle of Newtown, one of the largest offensive campaigns in the American Revolution. You Read more...

This beautiful park has a bit of everything: water, rock, forest/woodland.   Dogs are permitted on a leash. Read more...

.5 mile linear trail that was the former site of a railroad spur!   Fun Facts & Sights to See: Local History: this rail spur was added in the 1860s Read more...

The park is named after a former iron furnace once located there. It was highly valuable during the Revolutionary War, as it was a major supplier of horseshoes!     Read more...

Get back to nature at this park located just 3 hours from NYC, there is no cell service or wifi! The Arctic Lake offers excellent fishing, and there are over Read more...

Once the site of Osborndale Farms, a Hostein cow and jersey cow farm. The park offers a lovely trail system to enjoy! Read more...

The largest state forest in Connecticut, with more than 24,000 acres over 6 towns!   Pets are permitted on a leash. Hunting is permitted in the forest, please check regulations Read more...

This state forest is part of a park/forest complex that includes Burr Pond State Park and Sunny Brooke State Park. Here you’ll find hardwoods, as well as white pine and Read more...

This new nature trail opened in 2019. The half mile loop takes you through the 10.6 acre preserve next to the Walt Whitman High School. Read more...

The perimeter trail is about 1.84 miles, with several connecting trails going through the middle. The park is at the confluence of the Mohawk and Hudson Rivers and has view Read more...

Offering four seasons of enjoyment, Penwood State Park comprises almost 800 acres, with an extensive hiking system throughout! Read more...

Pictured Rocks features towering sandstone cliffs, beaches, waterfalls, trails, forests, and lakes! Please check the website for exact areas of the park that dogs are allowed! Read more...

Placed near several access points to trails in the Pine Barrens, the information center itself is open Monday-Friday May-October. Information on the Pine Barrens, including brochures, are available here.  There Read more...

The site of the winter encampment for the Continental Army’s 1779 winter encampment while under the command of General Putnam. The remains of the encampment, log buildings and a museum Read more...

Enjoy the Trail loop with you pup! Dogs are not allowed on the beach. Read more...

The 320 acres of forest is perfect for hikers and walkers! Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife like deer, owls, turkey, otter, herons and osprey. Read more...

River Highlands State Park offers beautiful water views on the bluffs overlooking the Connecticut River. The trails in the park will take you over wooden bridges, up on top of Read more...

Wild beauty is the best way to describe this state park! 9 miles of hiking trails, wooded gorge, and the 115′ Lucifer Falls are some of the natural attractions! Book Read more...

With more than 2,000 acres of fields and woodlands, this massive park spans two counties and three towns, and is home to a Tree Identification Trail, among several other trails Read more...

There are over 12 miles of trails to wander through with your pooch! The park is run by the DEC and is also open to horseback riders and mountain bikers Read more...

Walk through a covered bridge while you spend the day along the river! Hunting is permitted here, be sure to check before you go! Read more...

Dogs on a 6′ or shorter leash are welcome to explore this incredible park, Home to Lake Maratanza, one of 5 Shawangunk sky lakes! There are ice cave crevices, cliffs, Read more...

Approximately 12 miles of trails, plus plenty of recreational activities, this park, distinguished by its classical architecture is listed as a National Historic Landmark. Read more...

Designated  as a State Estuary, this park has 8 miles of trails and is home to bald eagles, cerulean warblers, blue herons, and a variety of ecological communities. There are Read more...

From mountains to rolling meadow, parts of the Hudson, views of valleys, this park offers a bit of everything. There are several access points to different trails, dogs must be Read more...

This park has a lot to offer, from an extensive trail system in the Pine Barrens, to freshwater fishing. You’ll come across lovely ponds, and the trails are comfortable, albeit Read more...

The main feature of this beautiful state park is the 2,400 feet of ocean beach, accessed by two stairways. There are also bluffs, freshwater wetlands and elevated platforms to enjoy Read more...

The Blue Blazed Shenipsit Trail passes over Soapstone Mountain and leads to the Soapstone Mountain Observation Tower. The tower was originally erected as a fire lookout spot. Read more...

Two miles of mountaintop resembling a sleeping giant form a popular frraeture in the CT skyline! Enjoy the 1.5 mile trail to the stone observation tower on the peak of Read more...

This pine oak forested park allows for plenty of activities ranging from hiking to horseback riding. The park offers trails, wide open fields, and beautiful views of the Carmans River.Trails Read more...

Once the site of the Diamond Match Company, Southford Falls State Park offers scenic waterfall views, fields, and hiking trails! Read more...

An impressive amount of wildlife lives in this gorgeous, pristine woodland park, including black bear! There is an extensive trail system to enjoy that takes you throughout this more than Read more...

There are 3 hiking trails, each about a mile long, but with lots of stairs lending for a good workout! Reserve a campsite and spend the night in this beautifully Read more...

This undeveloped parkland offers incredible views of the Hudson Valley and Catskills!   Please note that parking is very limited here! Read more...

The railroad tracks have been replaced by a bike trail surrounded by white pines. Be sure to check out the other trails as well!   Dogs are not permitted on Read more...

The namesake waterfall drops 215′! Gorge and rim trails will take you to scenic spots with the most beautiful views. Reserve a campsite and spend the night! Read more...

1.5 mile loop with an additional .5 mile section. It provides the only public access point to the Batavia Kill stream and takes you through woodlands and meadows with fantastic Read more...

Topsmead State Forest was the former summer home of Ms. Edith Morton Chase, daughter of Henry Sabin Chase (Chase Brass & Copper Co).   Dogs are allowed on the hiking Read more...

This linear park features forests, marsh, and fields, with elevations ranging from 60-300’ above sea level.    Fun Facts & Sights to See: Know Before You Go: Dogs are NOT Read more...

Miles of hiking and mountain biking trails, including a hilltop view of the Susquehanna and Chemung River Valleys! Read more...

Dogs are NOT allowed on the Gorge Trail, but can go on the Indian Trail. This park features 19 waterfalls along the course of the stream. You can also spend Read more...

This park includes a major section of the Batona Trail (50 mile long trail that connects Brendan T. Byrne, Wharton, and Bass River State Forests) in its network of trails. Read more...

Mature woods, marsh, and meadows, plus a 4 mile nature trail! Read more...

Featuring over 8.6 miles of trails, this delightful park allows dogs on leashes of not longer than 10 feet in length! Read more...