Burnt-Rossman Hills State Forest
Managed by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
5,963 acres8.8 mi of trail
Long PathNys Truck Trail
Dogs allowed
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
Photo: Department of Homeland Security. Federal Emergency Management Agency. Public Affairs Division. 3/1/2003 · Public domain–Not graded
Outdoors in Blenheim
Few parks or trails are on the map in Blenheim
The biggest trail networks: Burnt-Rossman Hills State Forest (8.8 mi), Mine Kill State Park (4.4 mi), Blenheim Hill State Forest (2.7 mi). 35% of Blenheim’s land is conserved, about 7,602 acres. 7,086 acres are parks and preserves, 23,234 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
35%
7,602 acres · of 33.9 sq mi of land
Trails
25 mi
0.7 per sq mi of land
Park land
7,086 ac
23,234 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
41%
of residents within ½ mile
Highest peak
2,064 ft
Blenheim Hill
Lakes & rivers
3
1 boat launch
The map
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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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 Burnt-Rossman Hills State Forest, with 8.8 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Mine Kill State Park
Managed by New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
296 acres4.4 mi of trail
Orange trailLong PathYellow TrailRed Trail+1
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto Mine Kill State Park Pool ComplexWebsite ↗
Blenheim Hill State Forest
Nature preserve
770 acres2.7 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
Who protects it
7,602 conserved acres
35% of Blenheim’s land. Who manages Blenheim’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State conservation6,750 ac
Land trusts & nonprofits702 ac
State parks296 ac
County203 ac
State Conservation Area · 6,750 acAgricultural Easement · 702 acState Park · 296 acLocal Conservation Area · 203 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 351 acres are conservation easements, usually private land. The walks above are places people visit.
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burnt-Rossman Hills State Forest State Conservation Area | State conservation | 5,975 | Open |
| Blenheim Hill State Forest State Conservation Area | State conservation | 775 | Open |
| Mine Kill State Park State Park | State parks | 296 | Open |
| Schoharie County Lands Local Conservation Area | County | 203 | Restricted |
Things to do
11 places to go in Blenheim
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Playgrounds in Blenheim
1 playground without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Boat launches in Blenheim
1 boat launch without a name on the map.
Waterfalls in Blenheim
Creamery Falls
DirectionsScenic views in Blenheim
3 scenic views without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Peaks in Blenheim
Blenheim Hill2,064 ft elevation
DirectionsBlenheim Mountain2,005 ft elevation · In Blenheim Hill State Forest
DirectionsBurnt Hill1,906 ft elevation · In Burnt-Rossman Hills State Forest
DirectionsWelch Hill1,801 ft elevation
DirectionsQuiery Hill1,634 ft elevation
DirectionsTrails & water
8 named trails and 3 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Unpaved · 13.2 mi
Long Path8.0 mi
Yellow Trail1.4 mi
Orange trail1.2 mi
Blue ski trail0.7 mi
Red Trail0.4 mi
Nys Truck Trail0.3 mi
Nature Trail (green)0.2 mi
Orange access trail0.1 mi
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
History along the way
History →3 places on the National Register, one a National Historic Landmark
The country’s official list of places worth saving (National Park Service). The map also marks 2 historic points from OpenStreetMap: plaques, memorials and old buildings.
When to get out
The best walking months in Blenheim: May, July and September
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 | 15.3 | 15.0 | 13.9 | 12.4 | 11.0 | 9.7 | 9.1 |
| High (°F) | 31 | 33 | 41 | 55 | 67 | 74 | 79 | 77 | 70 | 58 | 46 | 35 |
| Rain (in) | 2.7 | 2.3 | 3.1 | 3.5 | 3.8 | 4.4 | 4.1 | 4.3 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 2.9 | 3.2 |
February is the driest month (2.3 in) and July the warmest (highs of 79 °F). 4.4 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Blenheim →
Next door
Blenheim and its neighbors
Blenheim has the second most mapped trails of the 5 towns around it. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blenheim | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Gilboa | 10% | 0.3 | 1,459 | 18% | B+ |
| Fulton | 27% | 0.4 | 8,777 | 64% | A |
| Jefferson | 6% | 0.5 | 1,045 | 26% | B+ |
| Summit | 10% | 0.1 | 2,229 | 21% | B |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Blenheim
Where can I hike in Blenheim?
The longest trail networks: Burnt-Rossman Hills State Forest, 8.8 miles; Mine Kill State Park, 4.4 miles; Blenheim Hill State Forest, 2.7 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Blenheim’s trails?
OpenStreetMap records dogs as welcome at Burnt-Rossman Hills State Forest. For the rest, check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Blenheim?
38,805 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Blenheim or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 7,086 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Blenheim 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 →