Delaware Wild Forest
Nature preserve
7,247 acres9.8 mi of trail
Touch-Me-Not TrailMary Smith Hill TrailMiddle Mountain TrailLittle Pond Trail+1
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
Jackson-Aitken Farm · Photo: Vonsky87 · CC BY-SA 3.0A−Outdoors
Outdoors in Andes
Andes has 10,895 acres of parks, 9,650 for every 1,000 residents
29% of Andes’ land is conserved, about 19,989 acres. The biggest trail networks: Delaware Wild Forest (9.8 mi), Palmer Hill Unit (2.6 mi), Shavertown Bridge Unit (1.6 mi). 17% of residents live within a half mile of a park.
Ahead of 76% of U.S. towns. What drives it
Conserved land
29%
19,989 acres · of 108.6 sq mi of land
Trails
35 mi
0.3 per sq mi of land
Park land
10,895 ac
9,650 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
17%
of residents within ½ mile
Highest peak
3,340 ft
Mount Pisgah
Lakes & rivers
9
1 beach · 3 boat launches
What kind of outdoors town is Andes?
Read from the map. The page puts what stands out first.
Outdoors grade
How much outdoors does Andes have?
On conserved land, trails, park land and how close residents live to a park, Andes is ahead of 76% of U.S. towns. Park acres per resident hold the grade up; the share of residents near a park pulls it down.
A−
OutdoorsA character grade: shown, never part of Andes’ overall grade.
Conserved land29% of the land · typical NY town 5% · U.S. 4%ATrails0.3 miles of mapped trail per square mile of land (35 mi) · NY 0.4 · U.S. 0.4B−Park land9,650 acres of park per 1,000 residents (10,895 acres) · NY 31 · U.S. 13A+Parks close to home17% of residents within a half mile of a park · NY 70% · U.S. 72%C−
All U.S. towns we grade (21,298)Ahead of 76%
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How sure. Graded on any three of the four inputs instead, the letter would range from B to A. Trails and many small parks come from OpenStreetMap, mapped by volunteers, so coverage varies from town to town; the half mile is a straight line from each census block, so a river or highway in the way isn’t counted against it.
PAD-US, OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors), Census 2025 Gazetteer and 2020 blocks; details in Sources below. How TownRatings grades the outdoors →
The map
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
Tap a number to zoom to a park. Tap a layer to hide it.
Easements protect land from building but are usually private.© OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
Places to walk
Pick a walk
The longest trail network is Delaware Wild Forest, with 9.8 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Palmer Hill Unit
Managed by New York City Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Water Supply
231 acres2.6 mi of trail
Lower Meadow LoopUpper Meadow Loop
Dogs allowed
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
Shavertown Bridge Unit
Managed by New York City Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Water Supply
396 acres1.6 mi of trail
Dogs allowed
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
Hemlock Knolls Unit
Managed by New York City Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Water Supply
165 acres0.7 mi of trail
Bullet Hole SpurAndes Rail Trail
Dogs allowed
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
Wolf Hollow Wildlife Management Area
Nature preserve
51 acres0.7 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
Barkaboom Unit
Managed by New York City Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Water Supply
142 acres0.3 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
All 37 parks & preserves
Delaware Wild Forest7,247 acres · 9.8 mi of trail
DirectionsPalmer Hill Unit231 acres · 2.6 mi of trail · New York City Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Water Supply
DirectionsShavertown Bridge Unit396 acres · 1.6 mi of trail · New York City Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Water Supply
Hemlock Knolls Unit165 acres · 0.7 mi of trail · New York City Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Water Supply
Wolf Hollow Wildlife Management Area51 acres · 0.7 mi of trail
Barkaboom Unit142 acres · 0.3 mi of trail · New York City Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Water Supply
Bussey Hollow Unit338 acres · 0.2 mi of trail · New York City Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Water Supply
State Road Hollow Unit321 acres · 0.2 mi of trail · New York City Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Water Supply
Wolf Hollow Unit139 acres · 0.2 mi of trail · New York City Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Water Supply
Dry Brook Ridge Wild Forest2,416 acres
Flynn Brook Unit1,019 acres · New York City Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Water Supply
Fall Clove Road Unit918 acres · New York City Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Water Supply
Gladstone Hollow Unit651 acres · New York City Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Water Supply
Murphy Hill State Forest559 acres
Pepacton Plateau Unit555 acres · New York City Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Water Supply
Weaver Hollow Unit413 acres · New York City Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Water Supply
Bryants Brook Unit324 acres · New York City Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Water Supply
Pepacton Ledges Unit280 acres · New York City Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Water Supply
DirectionsMurphy Hill Unit264 acres · New York City Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Water Supply
Beech Hill Unit244 acres · New York City Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Water Supply
DirectionsBagley Brook Headwaters Unit231 acres · New York City Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Water Supply
Perch Lake Unit225 acres · New York City Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Water Supply
Balsam Lake Mountain Wild Forest210 acres
Tremper Kill Unit193 acres · New York City Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Water Supply
Rehor Road Unit188 acres · New York City Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Water Supply
Little Dingle Hill Unit168 acres · New York City Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Water Supply
Bigger Hollow Unit156 acres · New York City Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Water Supply
Fall Clove South Unit139 acres · New York City Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Water Supply
Meekers Hill Unit114 acres · New York City Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Water Supply
Canada Hollow Unit113 acres · New York City Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Water Supply
Andes Forest Preserve Detached Parcel95 acres · New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Davis Hollow Unit93 acres · New York City Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Water Supply
Dingle Hill Unit89 acres · New York City Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Water Supply
Brower Hill Unit68 acres · New York City Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Water Supply
Lower Dingle Hill Unit32 acres · New York City Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Water Supply
Shaver Hollow Unit32 acres · New York City Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Water Supply
Wolf Hollow South Unit24 acres · New York City Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Water Supply
Who protects it
19,989 conserved acres
29% of Andes’ land. Who manages Andes’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State conservation14,452 ac
Land trusts & nonprofits4,215 ac
Town or city3,115 ac
Other or Unknown Local Government32 ac
State Conservation Area · 10,571 acOther Easement · 4,339 acLocal Other or Unknown · 1,778 acRecreation or Education Easement · 1,405 acAgricultural Easement · 1,368 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 5,631 acres are conservation easements, usually private land. Public access isn’t recorded for 47 of 110 parcels. The walks above are places people visit.
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware Wild Forest State Conservation Area | State conservation | 7,274 | Open |
| Dry Brook Ridge Wild Forest State Conservation Area | State conservation | 2,428 | Open |
| Flynn Brook Local Other or Unknown | Town or city | 1,042 | Unknown |
| New York City Dept. of Environmental Protection 1 Watershed Protection Area | Town or city | 674 | Closed |
| New York City Watershed Watershed Protection Area | Town or city | 663 | Closed |
| Murphy Hill State Forest State Conservation Area | State conservation | 562 | Open |
| Pepacton Fishing Access Area Local Other or Unknown | Town or city | 433 | Unknown |
| Beaverkill Arcadia Private Conservation | Land trusts & nonprofits | 386 | Closed |
| Shavertown Bridge Local Other or Unknown | Town or city | 303 | Unknown |
| Little Pond Campground State Recreation Area | State conservation | 235 | Open |
4 smaller protected places aren’t shown.
Things to do
42 places to go in Andes
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Beaches in Andes
1 beach without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Public pools in Andes
Andes Town Pool
DirectionsPlaygrounds in Andes
1 playground without a name on the map.
Boat launches in Andes
3 boat launches without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Waterfalls in Andes
Tompkins FallsIn Delaware Wild Forest
DirectionsScenic views in Andes
Palmer Hill OutlookIn Palmer Hill Unit
DirectionsPlus 7 scenic views without a name on the map.
Peaks in Andes
Mount Pisgah3,340 ft elevation
DirectionsBarkaboom Mountain3,100 ft elevation · In Dry Brook Ridge Wild Forest
DirectionsLittle Pisgah Mountain3,031 ft elevation
DirectionsBarkaboom Mountain3,005 ft elevation · In Dry Brook Ridge Wild Forest
DirectionsMiddle Mountain2,972 ft elevation · In Delaware Wild Forest
DirectionsCabot Mountain2,969 ft elevation · In Delaware Wild Forest
DirectionsGrays Mountain2,881 ft elevation
DirectionsBeech Hill2,844 ft elevation · In Delaware Wild Forest
Directions12 more peaks
Dingle Hill2,828 ft elevation
DirectionsFords Hill2,822 ft elevation
DirectionsMary Smith Hill2,776 ft elevation · In Delaware Wild Forest
DirectionsTouchmenot Mountain2,762 ft elevation · In Delaware Wild Forest
DirectionsCraig Hill2,661 ft elevation
DirectionsMeekers Hill2,526 ft elevation
DirectionsHunt Hill2,349 ft elevation · In Delaware Wild Forest
DirectionsMurphy Hill2,306 ft elevation · In Murphy Hill State Forest
DirectionsPerch Lake Mountain2,306 ft elevation
DirectionsHunt Hill2,156 ft elevation · In Barkaboom Unit
DirectionsFarmers Hill1,975 ft elevation
DirectionsHemlock Knoll1,919 ft elevation · In Hemlock Knolls Unit
DirectionsPlus 3 peaks without a name on the map.
Trails & water
10 named trails and 9 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Unpaved · 8.9 mi
Touch-Me-Not Trail3.6 mi
Mary Smith Hill Trail2.3 mi
Middle Mountain Trail2.2 mi
Lower Meadow Loop1.9 mi
Bullet Hole Spur1.2 mi
Little Pond Trail1.1 mi
Campground Trail1.1 mi
Upper Meadow Loop0.9 mi
Andes Rail Trail0.8 mi
Nature Trail Loop0.6 mi
Biking & sports
0.0 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
Courts & fields
2Tennis
1Baseball
1Soccer
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
History along the way
History →3 places on the National Register
The country’s official list of places worth saving (National Park Service).
When to get out
May is the best month for walking in Andes
NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for the town and the daylight at its latitude. Outlined months have long days, highs of 59 to 86 °F and little rain for the place.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.4 | 10.5 | 11.8 | 13.3 | 14.6 | 15.2 | 15.0 | 13.9 | 12.4 | 11.0 | 9.7 | 9.1 |
| High (°F) | 31 | 34 | 42 | 55 | 67 | 75 | 79 | 77 | 71 | 59 | 46 | 36 |
| Rain (in) | 3.1 | 2.6 | 3.1 | 3.9 | 4.1 | 5.0 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.4 | 3.5 | 3.6 |
February is the driest month (2.6 in) and July the warmest (highs of 79 °F). 5.0 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Andes →
Next door
Andes and its neighbors
Tap a town to see its outdoors.
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andes | 29% | 0.3 | 9,650 | 17% | A− |
| Middletown | 20% | 0.4 | 2,098 | 43% | A− |
| Bovina | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Colchester | 37% | 0.6 | 13,079 | 57% | A |
| Hamden | 9% | 0.1 | 347 | 17% | B− |
| Hardenburgh | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Delhi | 12% | 0.2 | 43 | 59% | B+ |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Andes
Where can I hike in Andes?
The longest trail networks: Delaware Wild Forest, 9.8 miles; Palmer Hill Unit, 2.6 miles; Shavertown Bridge Unit, 1.6 miles; Hemlock Knolls Unit, 0.7 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
How much of Andes is conserved land?
29% of its land, against a typical 5% for a New York town and 4% nationally (PAD-US). Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors: easements are usually private land.
Are dogs allowed on Andes’ trails?
OpenStreetMap records dogs as welcome at Palmer Hill Unit, Shavertown Bridge Unit and Hemlock Knolls Unit. For the rest, check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Andes?
109,766 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Andes or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 11,011 of them inside the town line.
How much outdoors does Andes have?
Ahead of 76% of U.S. towns on the Outdoors grade. The grade combines the share of land that is conserved, miles of mapped trail per square mile of land, park acres per 1,000 residents and the share of residents within a half mile of a park. It’s a character grade, so it isn’t part of the overall grade. How it works.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Andes neighbors.
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Sources
Where this page comes from
Conserved and public land: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US), service updated July 2026. Parks, trails, playgrounds, beaches and other places: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), map data as of 2026-10-28. Land and water area: Census 2025 Gazetteer. Residents near a park: 2020 Census blocks. National Register: National Park Service. How TownRatings grades the outdoors →