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[↑] Bouckville 13310
Chenango Canal Association See Map	PO Box 125 Bouckville, NY 13310 www.chenangocanal.org Nature-walk a 5-mile Chenango Canal Trail along the waters of the Chenango Canal that runs from Woodman’s Pond, (entrance on Woodman’s Road, off of Rt. 46 in Town of Eaton, near Rt. 12B), to the corner of Elm Street and Canal Road, north of Bouckville. The Chenango Canal is a year-round designated trout fishing stream, using artificial lures only. Brown and Brook Trout are stocked by the Madison Central School and Dept.of NYS Environmental Conservation. Sight blue heron, red-tail hawks, beaver, muskrat, ducks, geese and song birds, among other animals in their natural habitat. Other entrances include the corner of Rt. 46 and Canal Road, stairways on Canal Road near the Bouckville Mill and across from the Bouckville Antique Center, and the corner of Canal Rd. and Elm Street in Bouckville. Sponsored by the Chenango Canal Association, Inc.
[↑] Brookfield 13314
Brookfield Trail System See Map	Moscow Rd. Brookfield, NY 13314 607-674-4036 http://www.dec.ny.gov/lands/8243.html This multi use trail system provides year-round recreation opportunities on 13,000 acres of state forest with 130 miles of horseback, hiking, cross country skiing and snowmobile trails. The assembly area on Moscow Road has facilities for 150 horses, a pavilion, picnic area, camping facilities and more.
[↑] Canastota 13032
Great Swamp Conservancy See Map	8375 North Main St. Canastota, NY 13032 315-697-2950 www.gscincny.org gscincny@centralny.twcbc.com Frogs and feathers, trees and flowers, can be found at nature\’s best by walking the bluebird trails at the Great Swamp Conservancy. An outdoor enthusiast\’s delight is a stroll on the unique 900 foot boardwalk though a flooded forest. Bring your binoculars and visit the Anne Pickard Overlook. This is a 60 acre restored wetland, which is a major resting stop for thousands of migratory birds each spring and fall. 185 species have been identified in the surrounding area. Trails and overlook are open from dawn to dusk. Picnic tables are available. Come enjoy the peace and beauty.
Link Trail/North Country National Scenic Trail See Map	1 Mount Pleasant Road Canastota, NY 13032 315-697-3387 800-684-7320 www.cnyncta.org AFLarmann@msn.com A hiking trail linking natural, cultural, and historic resources in Central New York, provides a connection between the Finger Lakes Trail and the Old Erie Canal Park in Canastota, only a few segments are still under construction. Attractions include Muller Hill State Forest, The Tioughnioga Wildlife Management Area, the Nelson Swamp Unique Area, the Stone Quarry Hill Art Park. The trail includes connections with the local Cazenovia Preservation Foundation Trail System and a major segment south of Canastota.
Nichols Pond County Park See Map	Nichols Pond Road Canastota, NY 13032 315-366-2376 Set on the historic site of an Oneida Indian Village and recognized as the site of the 1615 Champlain-Oneida Battleground. There are 45 acres with nature trails for hiking and winter activities, an observation deck overlooking a wetland habitat, interpretive signs, pavilions and a picnic site with grills. The park is a great location to observe the Fenner Wind Power Project.
Oxbow Falls County Park See Map	Oxbow Road Canastota, NY 13032 315-366-2376 This county park is set on 125 acres of woodland, streams, and rugged terrain with a beautiful 100 foot waterfall. Located on the northern edge of the Helderberg Escarpment, it offers panoramic views stretching across Oneida Lake to Lake Ontario. A well maintained hiking trails leads you past three waterfalls and a beautiful walk through the forest. Perfect for families.
[↑] Cazenovia 13035
Chittenango Falls State Park See Map	Route 13 Cazenovia, NY 13035 315-655-9620 http://nysparks.state.ny.us/parks/130/details.aspx This 194-acre park has campsites, picnic areas, fishing, and hiking trails. The main feature of the park is a 167 foot waterfall formed 10,000 years ago. A trail winds from the top of the falls down to the bottom.
Link Trail/North Country National Scenic Trail See Map	25 William Street Cazenovia, NY 13035 www.cnyncta.org AFLarmann@msn.com A hiking trail linking natural, cultural, and historic resources in Central New York, provides a connection between the Finger Lakes Trail and the Old Erie Canal Park in Canastota, only a few segments are still under construction. Attractions include Muller Hill State Forest, The Tioughnioga Wildlife Management Area, the Nelson Swamp Unique Area, the Stone Quarry Hill Art Park. The trail includes connections with the local Cazenovia Preservation Foundation Trail System and a major segment south of Canastota.
Nelson Swamp Unique Area See Map	Stone Quarry Road Cazenovia, NY 13035 607-674-4036 http://www.dec.ny.gov/lands/6000.html The Nelson Swamp Unique Area is located in the west central section of Madison County within the Townships of Nelson, Cazenovia and Fenner. It is approximately 20 miles southeast of Syracuse and 13 miles southwest of Oneida. We recognize Nelson Swamp to be an exhibit of unique and uncommon environmental values within the rapidly changing landscape of Central New York. Using $175,000 from the EPF and Bond Act, DEC has added more than 300 acres to its existing holdings at the biologically significant Nelson Swamp that boasts 400-year old white pines and rare flora.
Stone Quarry Hill Art Park See Map	3883 Stone Quarry Road Cazenovia, NY 13035 315-655-3196 Fax: 315-655-5742 www.StoneQuarryHillArtPark.org Stone Quarry Hill Art Park, one of the first outdoor sculpture parks in the country, sits atop a breathtaking rural landscape of upstate New York hills, meadows and forests. Tucked into these elements of natural beauty are Stone Quarry’s heart: original, one-of-a-kind works of art. The Art Park serves a dual mission: preservation of the land, and to the creation and exhibition of sculpture, inspired by the relationship between art and nature. Sculptures are placed throughout the more than 100 acre site: in fields and woodlands, along hedgerows and trails and beside or even in ponds or gardens. Most are created especially for the Art Park, and many are designed to dissolve eventually back into nature. The park reflects the dynamism of both art and nature, as every exhibition brings new work and every season takes some away. The Art Park is open year-round, everyday from dawn to dusk. We are located one mile east of Cazenovia, NY, off of U.S. Route 20. See our website for directions and lots of details on our art exhibitions and artists.
[↑] Chittenango 13037
Old Erie Canal State Park See Map	Lakeport Road Chittenango, NY 13037 315-687-7821 The towpath runs the entire length of the county and provides opportunities for fishing, hiking, cross country skiing, snowmobiling, horseback riding, and canoing. The forested land adjacent to the canal is a mixture of hardwoods and conifers and is home to many species of wildlife.
[↑] Eaton 13334
Trails in Stoney Pond State Forest See Map	Jones Rd. Eaton, NY 13334 607-674-4036 http://www.dec.ny.gov/lands/8111.html Contains 1,469 acres of multi-use land with 13 miles of cross country ski trails and a pond populated with a variety of fish and wildlife. Camping is allowed in designated areas. A County Forest is located adjacent and has trail on 205 acres.
[↑] Fabius 13063
Toggenburg See Map	1135 Toggenburg Rd. Fabius, NY 13063 315-683-5842 Fax: 315-683-5543 www.skitog.com skitog@earthlink.net Toggenburg is family owned and operated, located on Toggenburg Rd. off NY route 80 one mile east of Fabius and only 15 minutes from Cazenovia. We have 22 trails, including 2 Terrain Parks, serviced by 4 lifts. Our main Lodge has a cafeteria and a full service restaurant offering daily lunch and dinner specials. Our state of the art rental shop has skis and snowboards for all ages.
[↑] Georgetown 13072
Hiking in Muller Hill State Forest See Map	Muller Hill Rd. Georgetown, NY 13072 607-674-4036 Marked hiking trails on almost 3,100 acres. Contains the Muller Hill Historic Site, the now dissipated ruins of a 27,000 acre estate owned by a French nobleman, who after returning to France was believed to have ascended to the throne of France as King Charles X.
[↑] Upstate NY
Fingerlakes Trail See Map	Upstate NY, NY 585-658-9320 www.fingerlakestrail.org information@fingerlakestrail.org The Finger Lakes Trail is a footpath for hikers which stretches 560 miles from the PA/NY border in Allegheny State Park to the Long Path in the Catskill Forest Preserve, crossing beautiful and remote areas of the Southern Tier of NYS. Information for obtaining detailed maps is on the website. The Finger Lakes Trail is connected to Madison County via the Link Trail.