South Danby to Tamarack Lean-to
Total distance: 3.8 miles
Difficulty level(s): moderate
A nice out and back hike on the Finger Lakes Trail/North Country National Scenic Trail through wonderful forest, mature hardwoods, hemlocks, pine plantations to a beautiful, remote lean-to (3.8 miles round-trip. Privy at lean-to. This trail is NOT closed during hunting season however hunting is permitted in Danby State Forest. Stay on trail and wear blaze orange during hunting seasons.
Portions of this trail system are also included in the Finger Lakes Trail system.
Trailhead GPS Coordinates
Latitude: 42.3082
Longitude: -76.4433
Parking Locations
- Parking Lot : 298 S Danby Rd, Danby, NY; trail is across the road and 100 yards to the south of the parking lot.
Trail Attributes
- Good for Hiking
- Good for Running
- Good for Snowshoeing
- Unique Wildlife Viewing
- Picnicking allowed
More Info
Part of interconnected trail system: Yes
Trail Surface: Earth
Trail Markers: white blaze
Hunting is allowed on this trail - use caution.
This trail is open year round.