Trail Overview

This route consists of seasonal gravel roads that are generally well-maintained in the summer. During the winter the roads are used for snowmobile trails. The roads lead to several side routes that are two-tracks, most are out-and-back routes and will add adventure to the ride. The main road is easily traversed in an SUV while the side roads would need a more capable 4x4.

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Difficulty

This is a single-lane gravel road that is well- maintained in the summer. Side roads offer more challenging routes with deeper ruts and larger rocks.

History

Lincklaen State Forest consists of 4,655 acres in the northwest corner of Chenango County. There are no formal trails in the forest, but hiking is allowed anywhere unless posted otherwise. The forest contains a series of parallel ridges with streams that flow south to the Otselic River. As soon as the winter snow melts, spring wildflowers push their way up through the leaf litter. By mid-May, the spring flowers are in full bloom and the trees have leafed out. As the cooler temperatures of fall arrive, the leaves begin to change color. Peak fall foliage usually occurs around the second week of October. The vivid colors of the maples, ash, and aspen contrast with the dark greens of the conifers.

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