South Bradford State Forest
Managed by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
1,568 acres7.7 mi of trail
Finger Lakes / North Country TrailCrystal Hills Trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
–Not graded
Outdoors in Bradford
Few parks or trails are on the map in Bradford
The biggest trail networks: South Bradford State Forest (7.7 mi), Birdseye Hollow State Forest (5.4 mi). 24% of Bradford’s land is conserved, about 3,931 acres. 3,928 acres are parks and preserves, 5,652 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
24%
3,931 acres · of 25.1 sq mi of land
Trails
16 mi
0.6 per sq mi of land
Park land
3,928 ac
5,652 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
57%
of residents within ½ mile
Lakes & rivers
1
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
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The longest trail network is South Bradford State Forest, with 7.7 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Birdseye Hollow State Forest
Nature preserve
2,194 acres5.4 mi of trail
Finger Lakes / North Country TrailFishing Pier Access Trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto Birdseye Hollow ParkingWebsite ↗
Moss Hill State Forest
Managed by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
137 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
Birdseye Hollow Park
Park
3 acres0.1 mi of trail
Fishing Pier Access Trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto Birdseye Hollow Parking
All 5 parks & preserves
South Bradford State Forest1,568 acres · 7.7 mi of trail · New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Birdseye Hollow State Forest2,194 acres · 5.4 mi of trail
DirectionsBirdseye Hollow Park3 acres · 0.1 mi of trail
DirectionsMoss Hill State Forest137 acres · New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Goundry Hill State Forest3 acres · New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Who protects it
3,931 conserved acres
24% of Bradford’s land. Who manages Bradford’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State conservation3,907 ac
Land trusts & nonprofits25 ac
State Conservation Area · 3,907 acUnknown Easement · 25 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 24 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birdseye Hollow State Forest State Conservation Area | State conservation | 2,198 | Open |
| South Bradford State Forest State Conservation Area | State conservation | 1,568 | Open |
| Moss Hill State Forest State Conservation Area | State conservation | 137 | Open |
| Goundry Hill State Forest State Conservation Area | State conservation | 4 | Open |
Things to do
2 places to go in Bradford
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Playgrounds in Bradford
1 playground without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Fishing spots in Bradford
1 fishing spot without a name on the map.
Trails & water
3 named trails and 1 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Unpaved · 12.4 mi
Finger Lakes / North Country Trail10.3 mi
Crystal Hills Trail1.8 mi
Fishing Pier Access Trail0.3 mi
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
When to get out
The best walking months in Bradford: May, July and August
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) | 32 | 35 | 44 | 57 | 70 | 78 | 81 | 80 | 73 | 60 | 48 | 37 |
| Rain (in) | 2.1 | 1.8 | 2.3 | 2.9 | 3.4 | 3.9 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.7 | 3.5 | 2.6 | 2.5 |
February is the driest month (1.8 in) and July the warmest (highs of 81 °F). 3.9 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Bradford →
Next door
Bradford 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Orange | 39% | 1.3 | 11,111 | 72% | A+ |
| Bath | 4% | 0.2 | 230 | 62% | B+ |
| Wayne | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Campbell | 5% | 0.2 | 457 | 18% | B |
| Urbana | 11% | 0.5 | 1,343 | 44% | A− |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Bradford
Where can I hike in Bradford?
The longest trail networks: South Bradford State Forest, 7.7 miles; Birdseye Hollow State Forest, 5.4 miles; Birdseye Hollow Park, 0.1 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Bradford’s trails?
South Bradford State Forest and Birdseye Hollow State Forest don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Bradford?
35,830 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Bradford or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 3,928 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Bradford 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 →