New York - Burnt Hill Trail

Trail Description:

The Burnt Hill Trail is located on the southern end of the Forest, extending south from Picnic Area Road. It crosses shrub-lands and pastures, and offers many beautiful vistas along the way. It is a primitive trail with a natural tread. It has gravel in wet areas and is mowed through the fenced pastures. Please close gates behind you. The trail intersects the Interloken Trail and the Backbone Trail. Please practice Leave No Trace ethics, such as carry out what you carry in.

Hiking the Burnt Hill Trail:

Be aware Hikers, Mountain Bikers, Skiers and Snowmobilers also use this trail in season.

Trails are closed to horse users from March 15th thru May 1st due to muddy conditions.

No motorized vehicles except snowmobiles when conditions permit.

Specific Hiking and Trail Information for the Burnt Hill Trail
Length of Trail: 2 - 5 miles
Estimated Difficulty (Forest Service Estimate): Easy
Length of time needed to hike the trail: 2.5 - 3 hours
This is only an estimate- and it may vary depending
your abilities as well as local conditions

Travel Information
Trailhead Directions:

From the South, take State Route 17 (I-86 in some areas) to exit 52 (Watkins Glen exit/State Route 14 North). In Watkins Glen, turn right on State Route 414 North, at the Fourth St. intersection go approximately 9 miles north, past the Hector Ranger Station of the Finger Lakes National Forest on the right. The next asphalt road � mile past this on the right is Schuyler County Route 2. Turn right and go 4.1 miles east past County Route 4 to the View Point parking area (just east of the Blueberry Patch Campground). The trail is located on the south side of the road.

From the North, take I-90 to exit 41 (414 south to Hector, NY) the second asphalt road on the left past Wickham�s Plaza (1/2 mile) is County Route 2, turn left and go 4.1 miles east past County Route 4 to the View Point parking area (just east of the Blueberry Patch Campground). The trail is located on the south side of the road.