California Hill State Forest
Park Overview:
Bring your compass and/or GPS skills to this undeveloped land with a few rudimentary trails. At the end of Waywayanda Court there is a launch for cartop boats onto shallow, marshy Waywayanda Lake.
Park Description:
In 2004, New York State purchased a 617-acre parcel in Putnam County which contained most of the 90-acre Waywayanda Lake, and in 2007 it bought land that made the former Pudding Street, Gordon Road and California Hill Multiple Use Areas one contiguous open space. Today, these three areas have been combined to form the 980-acre California Hill State Forest, devoted to sustainable forest management, recreation, watershed protection and the enhancement and protection of natural resources.
Trails Overview:
There are roughly 2 miles of multi-use trails and woods roads in the forest, none blazed. Hunting is a major activity, so be aware of hunting seasons.
Use the Web Map link on this site to view a trail map.
Park Acreage:
982.00 acresMunicipality:
KentBring your compass and/or GPS skills to this undeveloped land with a few rudimentary trails. At the end of Waywayanda Court there is a launch for cartop boats onto shallow, marshy Waywayanda Lake.
In 2004, New York State purchased a 617-acre parcel in Putnam County which contained most of the 90-acre Waywayanda Lake, and in 2007 it bought land that made the former Pudding Street, Gordon Road and California Hill Multiple Use Areas one contiguous open space. Today, these three areas have been combined to form the 980-acre California Hill State Forest, devoted to sustainable forest...