Low clearance autos are not recommended on Bald Hill Road. Bald Hill Road is not plowed during the winter and receives minimal maintenance. Several parking areas are available ( please see map). Featured Activities Hikingįrom Ithaca, take State Route 96B for about 5 miles and turn right onto either Bald Hill Road, Michigan Hollow Road or South Danby Road. Take the Abbott Loop spur, head toward the Western edge of the forest, and at a place known as Thatcher's Pinnacle, you will discover a tremendous panoramic view of a valley created by glaciers. There is also a special place, known as Diane's Crossing, which passes near an old saw mill site along Michigan Hollow Creek, a protected trout stream. Beautiful views of Michigan Hollow and the Finger Lakes Land Trust Lindsay-Parsons Biodiversity Preserve (leaves DEC website) are good reasons to visit. The diverse topography and habitats provide a diverse selection of plants and wildlife. Streams, forests, ravines and Michigan Hollow provide wonderful scenery, particularly in the fall. The forest has a variety of scenic landscapes. The large size and close proximity of Danby State forest to the city of Ithaca and the Finger Lakes Region make the area a great place to enjoy activities such as hunting, hiking, cross-country skiing, bird watching, snowmobiling and camping. In collaboration with Finger Lakes Land Trust and the Finger Lakes Trail Conference, DEC acquired a144-acre parcel in 2018 and an additional 50-acre parcel in 2022 that brings Danby to its current total acreage. Map: Danby State Forest Map (GeoPDF) - GeoPDF Instructions || Google Earth || DECinfo Locatorĭanby State Forest encompasses 7,729 acres.Location: Town of Danby, Tompkins County and Towns of Candor and Spencer, Tioga County.DEC Region 7 Cortland Office (M-F, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM), (607) 753-3095 Search, rescue, wildfire, and enforcement matters: 911- or - 1-833-NYS-RANGERS (1-83)Ī local Forest Ranger is a valuable source of information for the state land you would like to visit.

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