South Danby to Tamarack Lean-to

Difficulty // Moderate

Activities // Hiking, Snowshoeing, Running

Distance // 3.8 miles

Features // Unique wildlife viewing, Picnicking allowed

Route Type // Out and Back

Estimated hiking time // 1 hr 16 mins

Open year-round.

Hunting allowed, use caution.

Surface types // Earth

Trail markers // white blaze

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.