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Stoney Pond State Forest

FROSTY (Friends of Stoney Pond)

Happy 4th July! FROSTY volunteers have been working tirelessly on the trails this summer. "Groomed" indicates summer brush hogging. The trail network is in excellent condition for hiking and mountain biking. Dogs are welcome on the trails––please be courteous by carrying-in and carrying-out a droppings bag. Enjoy the trails!

Reported on Jul 4, 2026 at 7:53 PM by Peter

Stoney Pond Trails are in excellent conditon for summer activities––hiking, mountain biking, bird-watching, fishing, and camping. Trail signage, dog waste bags, printed trail maps, benches, lean-to, and trail maintenance are provided entirely by FROSTY volunteers at no cost to the public.

Please observe trail etiquette:

Share the trail—courtesy is contagious

Leave no trace—dispose of trash and pet waste properly

Stay on the trail—respect the surrounding landscape

As a reminder—leash your dog

Permit is required for camping: https://www.reserveamerica.com/explore/stoney-pond-state-forest-camping-area/NY/2424/overview

Updated Aug 2, 2023 at 9:53 PM

Stoney Pond State Forest

ABC	Distance	Last Groomed
1 Beautiful views of Stoney Pond FROSTY benches along trail	2.53km	Jul 22, 1:08 PM
10	0.59km	Jul 4, 7:54 PM
11 FROSTY benches located at north and south end of trail	2.18km	Jul 4, 7:54 PM
12 This long trail connects to Trail 15 and trails further west	1.31km
13 This is "New Trail 13"––original 13 is now abandoned	1.88km
13 Bushwacking Trail is currrently flagged but not cleared Bushwacking trail	0.52km
14 This is a lovely trail paralleling the campgrounds	0.88km	Jul 4, 7:54 PM
15 / Snowmobile Trail This trail serves as a connector to trails to the west	1.33km
16	1.52km
17 Fun switchback trail, especially downhill on a mountain bike	0.87km	Jul 4, 7:55 PM
18 Look for an impressive beaver dam below the trail	0.91km	Jul 4, 7:56 PM
19 Trail 19 leads to lean-to This is a grinding climb up or a fun and steep downhill on skis	1.54km
2 Beautiful views of Stoney Pond FROSTY bench along trail	0.49km	Jul 4, 7:54 PM
20 Trail 20 now extends to Jenks Road	0.48km	Jul 4, 7:56 PM
21 Look for historic foundations below the trail	0.52km	Jul 4, 7:54 PM
22 This is a scenic trail paralleling Jones Road	0.58km	Jul 4, 7:54 PM
23	0.41km	Jul 4, 7:54 PM
24	0.46km
25 This trail is very steep when heading downhill from the North on skis.	1.23km
26	1.07km
3 This trail originated as a road connecting Jones Road to Hughes Road FROSTY bench is set on the dam overlooking the pond	0.74km	Jul 22, 1:08 PM
4 Look or listen for barred owls along this trail	0.87km	Jul 22, 1:08 PM
5	1.08km	Jul 22, 1:08 PM
6 This trail traverses north and south in a peaceful setting	1.9km	Jul 4, 7:54 PM
6 Bypass	0.29km	Jul 4, 7:54 PM
7	0.1km	Jul 4, 7:54 PM
8 This trail is slowing healing from a recent State harvesting contract	0.55km	Jul 4, 7:54 PM
9 This is a short fun trail for uphill or downhill travel	0.49km	Jul 4, 7:54 PM
Campground Loop This is a snowshoe and skiing trail in winter In summer it accessess campsites and the boat launch	0.81km	Jul 4, 7:54 PM
County Trail This is an out-and-back trail, connecting to Jenks Road Trail and Trail 11	0.48km	Jul 4, 7:54 PM
Far East Fields Loop These are lovely loops in open fields Open view to the east FROSTY bench along trail These loops are not shown on older maps	0.94km	Jul 4, 7:55 PM
Lean-to Loop This loop designates the location of the lean-to Great place to rest or bird watch	0.13km	Jul 4, 7:55 PM
Lower Jenks Road This trail leads to Jones Road Trailhead parking available when plowed	0.23km	Jul 4, 7:55 PM
Trail from Hughes Road This is a scenic trail which leads to Hughes Road Trail crosses Electric Light Stream	0.65km	Jul 4, 7:55 PM
Upper Jenks Road Only groomed to junction with trail 11 This trail leads to lower part of 11 & new 13. The trail no longer leads to the now abandoned Trail 13 in older DEC maps.	0.93km	Jul 4, 7:55 PM

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