Park · Bear Swamp State Forest, New York

Best hikes in Bear Swamp State Forest

The 24 best of 24 trails in Bear Swamp State Forest, New York, ranked by route quality.

Trails

24

Easy

24

By activity

• Horseback riding · 21
• Hiking · 2
• Walking · 2

Common features

• Kid friendly
• Parking at trailhead
• Summit
• Lake

Top trails

1. Bear Swamp Trail Easy · 0.5 mi (0.8 km) · Elevation Gain 128 ft (39 m) · 15 min
2. Bear Swamp - Yellow 6 Easy · 2.7 mi (4.4 km) · Elevation Gain 243 ft (74 m) · 50 min
3. Bear Swamp - Blue 2 Easy · 2.3 mi (3.7 km) · Elevation Gain 105 ft (32 m) · 40 min
4. Bear Swamp - Yellow 2 Easy · 1.5 mi (2.4 km) · Elevation Gain 128 ft (39 m) · 30 min
5. Bear Swamp - Yellow 9 Easy · 1.4 mi (2.3 km) · Elevation Gain 66 ft (20 m) · 25 min
6. Bear Swamp - Yellow 3 Easy · 1.4 mi (2.3 km) · Elevation Gain 98 ft (30 m) · 25 min
7. Bear Swamp - Blue 7 Easy · 1.3 mi (2.1 km) · Elevation Gain 180 ft (55 m) · 25 min
8. Bear Swamp - Red 1 Easy · 2.9 mi (4.7 km) · Elevation Gain 138 ft (42 m) · 50 min
9. Bear Swamp - Red 2 Easy · 1.6 mi (2.6 km) · Elevation Gain 187 ft (57 m) · 30 min
10. Snowmobile Trail Easy · 0.7 mi (1.2 km) · Elevation Gain 62 ft (19 m) · 15 min
11. Bear Swamp - Yellow 5 Easy · 0.7 mi (1.1 km) · Elevation Gain 10 ft (3 m) · 10 min
12. Bear Swamp - Blue 5 Easy · 0.9 mi (1.5 km) · 15 min
13. Bear Swamp State Forest Easy · 0.8 mi (1.3 km) · Elevation Gain 62 ft (19 m) · 15 min
14. Bear Swamp - Yellow 4 Easy · 0.5 mi (0.7 km) · Elevation Gain 62 ft (19 m) · 10 min
15. Bear Swamp - Blue 3 Easy · 0.9 mi (1.4 km) · Elevation Gain 177 ft (54 m) · 20 min
16. Snowmobile Trail Easy · 0.7 mi (1.1 km) · Elevation Gain 20 ft (6 m) · 15 min
17. Bear Swamp - Yellow 1 Easy · 1.4 mi (2.2 km) · Elevation Gain 138 ft (42 m) · 25 min
18. Bear Swamp - Blue 1 Easy · 1.3 mi (2.1 km) · Elevation Gain 164 ft (50 m) · 25 min
19. Bear Swamp - Red 4/5 Easy · 1.5 mi (2.4 km) · Elevation Gain 217 ft (66 m) · 30 min
20. Bear Swamp - Yellow 10 Easy · 1.1 mi (1.7 km) · Elevation Gain 112 ft (34 m) · 20 min
21. Bear Swamp - Yellow 7 Easy · 0.8 mi (1.4 km) · Elevation Gain 112 ft (34 m) · 15 min
22. Bear Swamp - Yellow 8 Easy · 0.8 mi (1.2 km) · Elevation Gain 105 ft (32 m) · 15 min
23. Bear Swamp - Blue 4 Easy · 0.2 mi (0.4 km) · 5 min
24. Bear Swamp - Blue 6 Easy · 0.8 mi (1.3 km) · Elevation Gain 79 ft (24 m) · 15 min

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