River recreation in the company of nature Rivers are great places for recreation. You can paddle on the water or bike, hike, cross-country ski and walk your pets along river trails and levees. It’s a fun way to get fresh-air exercise and to reconnect with nature. You can do it by yourself or with your family. Along the way you can enjoy the scenic inspiration of hills, river islands, farms and towns and villages. Best of all, it’s free. You don’t need reservations and the rivers are open 24/7. The shallow 45-mile Chemung River is easy to paddle – great for beginning or novice boaters. The ...


111 N Main St., Elmira, NY 14901

Nature preserve covering 88 acres includes a 1.6 mile hiking trail. Dr. Edward Grandt, well-known Elmira physician, found a quiet refuge in this majestic forest for many years. In 2003, he generously donated his land to the Finger Lakes Land Trust. His goals were simple – to protect it in perpetuity and to share it with the public. For years, he maintained the trail system and a small scenic meadow.


Kneale Road, Big Flats, NY 14814

Nature preserve covering 793 acres with 7 miles of trails.At the Steege Hill Nature Preserve, there are miles of trails to walk and abundant wildlife to observe. NATURAL HISTORYHundreds of millions of years ago, this land was part of the Great Catskill Delta Plain. More recently, glaciers gouged their way over the flat landscape. Rushing water over the past 10,000 years has further changed the landscape, carving numerous glens and ravines on its way to the Chemung River. Visitors should be aware of the presence of timber rattlesnakes on the preserve, an endangered species in New York. ...


Steege Hill Rd, Big Flats, NY 14814

Come and see all we have to offer - live animals on exhibit and over 10 miles of hiking trails! Admission to Tanglewood's Museum and Hiking Trails is FREE! Trails are open 365 days a year, sunrise to sunset. Hike at your own risk. Museum hours (May-October) are Tuesday through Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Sunday and Monday, Closed, Trails Open. November-April hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; Sunday and Monday, Closed, Trails Open.


443 Coleman Avenue, Elmira, NY 14903

The Catherine Valley Trail currently offers 9 miles of multi-use trail (hiking, biking & cross country skiing), and when completed will span 12 miles and connect Watkins Glen State Park and Mark Twain State Park in the Southern Tier of New York State. Most of the trail is on portions of abandoned Northern Central Railroad and Chemung Canal towpath corridors in New York's Finger Lakes region. The trail spans Schuyler and Chemung counties, passing through the communities of Watkins Glen, Montour Falls, Millport, and Pine Valley to Horseheads. There are two RonTec restrooms (composting) ...


3 Burth Hill Road, Millport, NY 14864

The 604-acre Maple Hill State Forest provides opportunities for rustic experiences due to its limited amount of development. Today, Maple Hill and all state forests in New York are managed for multiple benefits to serve the needs of the people of New York. Sustainable management practices will ensure a perpetual supply of timber, a diversity of wildlife habitats, compatible recreational opportunities and clean water.


Pryne Road, Chemung, NY 14825

Enjoying the tranquility of Newtown Battlefield or hiking the newly refurbished trails, you may meet travelers from all over the United States, Canada and Europe who are making this Upstate New York setting their 'home base' while discovering the treasures of the area.


455 Oneida Rd., Elmira, NY 14901

A great place to get away from the hustle and bustle of the everyday world and relax. Whether you enjoy fishing, swimming, boating, hiking or just the solitude of nature, Park Station is the vacation spot for you - any time of the year! Hiking Trails Map


2 West Beaver Pond Road, Erin, NY 14838