Plattekill State Forest
Nature preserve
544 acres3.8 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
–Not graded
Outdoors in Bovina
Few parks or trails are on the map in Bovina
The biggest trail networks: Plattekill State Forest (3.8 mi), Bramley Mountain Unit (0.6 mi). 13% of Bovina’s land is conserved, about 3,564 acres. 588 acres are parks and preserves, 861 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
13%
3,564 acres · of 44.3 sq mi of land
Trails
5.9 mi
0.1 per sq mi of land
Park land
588 ac
861 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
15%
of residents within ½ mile
Highest peak
3,350 ft
North Plattekill
Lakes & rivers
2
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 Plattekill State Forest, with 3.8 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Bramley Mountain Unit
Managed by New York City Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Water Supply
144 acres0.6 mi of trail
Bramley Summit Trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
Pink Street Unit
Managed by New York City Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Water Supply
631 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
Cape Horn Unit
Managed by New York City Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Water Supply
450 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
All 13 parks & preserves
Plattekill State Forest544 acres · 3.8 mi of trail
Bramley Mountain Unit144 acres · 0.6 mi of trail · New York City Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Water Supply
Pink Street Unit631 acres · New York City Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Water Supply
Cape Horn Unit450 acres · New York City Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Water Supply
New Road Unit438 acres · New York City Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Water Supply
Coulter Brook Unit358 acres · New York City Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Water Supply
East Bramley Mountain Unit240 acres · New York City Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Water Supply
Crescent Valley Unit232 acres · New York City Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Water Supply
Little Delaware Unit172 acres · New York City Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Water Supply
Mill Mountain Unit128 acres · New York City Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Water Supply
Bigger Hollow Unit126 acres · New York City Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Water Supply
Carriage House Unit97 acres · New York City Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Water Supply
Thompson Hollow Unit3 acres · New York City Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Water Supply
Who protects it
3,564 conserved acres
13% of Bovina’s land. Who manages Bovina’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State conservation2,352 ac
Land trusts & nonprofits1,452 ac
Town or city761 ac
Agricultural Easement · 1,452 acOther Easement · 1,250 acState Conservation Area · 549 acWatershed Protection Area · 500 acRecreation or Education Easement · 324 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 2,255 acres are conservation easements, usually private land. Public access isn’t recorded for 17 of 24 parcels. The walks above are places people visit.
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plattekill State Forest State Conservation Area | State conservation | 549 | Open |
| New York City Dept. of Environmental Protection 1 Watershed Protection Area | Town or city | 500 | Closed |
| Coulter Brook Local Other or Unknown | Town or city | 260 | Unknown |
| Town of Bovina Land Local Park | Town or city | 1 | Unknown |
Things to do
8 places to go in Bovina
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Scenic views in Bovina
1 scenic view without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Peaks in Bovina
North Plattekill3,350 ft elevation
DirectionsRound Top3,068 ft elevation · In Plattekill State Forest
DirectionsBurnt Hill2,900 ft elevation
DirectionsMount Warren2,887 ft elevation
DirectionsWest Warren2,864 ft elevation · In Cape Horn Unit
DirectionsMill Mountain2,625 ft elevation
DirectionsCalhoun Hill2,070 ft elevation
DirectionsTrails & water
2 named trails and 2 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Unpaved · 5.2 mi
cross country ski trail0.6 mi
Bramley Summit Trail0.5 mi
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
History along the way
History →4 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 Bovina
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) | 30 | 33 | 41 | 54 | 66 | 74 | 78 | 76 | 70 | 58 | 45 | 35 |
| Rain (in) | 3.0 | 2.6 | 3.1 | 3.8 | 4.1 | 4.9 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.4 | 3.4 | 3.6 |
February is the driest month (2.6 in) and July the warmest (highs of 78 °F). 4.9 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Bovina →
Next door
Bovina and its neighbors
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| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bovina | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Stamford | 25% | 0.3 | 949 | 64% | A |
| Andes | 29% | 0.3 | 9,650 | 17% | A− |
| Delhi | 12% | 0.2 | 43 | 59% | B+ |
| Middletown | 20% | 0.4 | 2,098 | 43% | A− |
| Roxbury | 19% | 0.4 | 1,078 | 9% | B+ |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Bovina
Where can I hike in Bovina?
The longest trail networks: Plattekill State Forest, 3.8 miles; Bramley Mountain Unit, 0.6 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Bovina’s trails?
Plattekill State Forest and Bramley Mountain Unit don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Bovina?
17,313 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Bovina or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 588 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Bovina 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 →