Bear Swamp State Forest
Fee: None
Pets: Yes (with leash)
Bikes, Snowmobile, Skis allowed
Resources:
New York State Parks – Bear Swamp State Forest
CNYHiking – Bear Swamp
DEC Trail Map – PDF
Trails:
Red Trail – Distance: 3.7 miles roundtrip
Difficulty: Easy
Parking at Harnett Road
Blue Trail – Distance: 3.8 miles roundtrip
Difficulty: Easy / Moderate
Parking at Curtin Road
Yellow Trail – Distance: 6.4 miles roundtrip
Difficulty: Easy / Moderate
Parking off Iowa Road
(2013-01-13 – Advgrl) We took advantage of the January thaw and decided to visit Bear Swamp State Forest. Â We opted for the red trail, which was very wet (as was to be expected) in spots. Â The air temperatures were so warm today that snow made a fog like appearance that really looked surreal. Â Time and foot gear cut us a little short on completing the entire red trail, but this spot will be visited again in the spring.