South Mountain State Forest
Nature preserve
1,455 acres7.2 mi of trail
Long Path
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
–Not graded
Outdoors in Conesville
Few parks or trails are on the map in Conesville
The biggest trail networks: South Mountain State Forest (7.2 mi), Bates State Forest (3.6 mi), Ashland Pinnacle State Forest (2.5 mi). 26% of Conesville’s land is conserved, about 6,649 acres. 3,759 acres are parks and preserves, 5,012 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
26%
6,649 acres · of 39.5 sq mi of land
Trails
25 mi
0.6 per sq mi of land
Park land
3,759 ac
5,012 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
22%
of residents within ½ mile
Highest peak
3,215 ft
Richmond Mountain
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
Pick a walk
The longest trail network is South Mountain State Forest, with 7.2 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Bates State Forest
Managed by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
1,126 acres3.6 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
Ashland Pinnacle State Forest
Nature preserve
321 acres2.5 mi of trail
Long PathFormer Long Path Route (Red)
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
High Knob State Forest
Nature preserve
726 acres2 mi of trail
State Forest Road- Truck Route
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
Mount Royal Unit
Managed by New York City Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Water Supply
273 acres1.4 mi of trail
Long Path
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
Mount Pisgah State Forest
Nature preserve
68 acres1 mi of trail
Long Path
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
Hubbard Hill Unit
Managed by New York City Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Water Supply
309 acres0.3 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
All 22 parks & preserves
South Mountain State Forest1,455 acres · 7.2 mi of trail
DirectionsBates State Forest1,126 acres · 3.6 mi of trail · New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Ashland Pinnacle State Forest321 acres · 2.5 mi of trail
DirectionsHigh Knob State Forest726 acres · 2 mi of trail
DirectionsMount Royal Unit273 acres · 1.4 mi of trail · New York City Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Water Supply
DirectionsMount Pisgah State Forest68 acres · 1 mi of trail
DirectionsHubbard Hill Unit309 acres · 0.3 mi of trail · New York City Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Water Supply
Huntersfield State Forest14 acres · 0.2 mi of trail
Bluebird Road Unit214 acres · 0.1 mi of trail · New York City Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Water Supply
DirectionsManorkill Unit576 acres · New York City Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Water Supply
West Conesville Unit242 acres · New York City Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Water Supply
Bull Hill Unit181 acres · New York City Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Water Supply
Beaver Hill Unit170 acres · New York City Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Water Supply
Pangman Road Unit112 acres · New York City Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Water Supply
Bull Hill South Unit71 acres · New York City Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Water Supply
Macumber Road Unit57 acres · New York City Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Water Supply
Wood Road Unit55 acres · New York City Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Water Supply
Robinson Road Unit40 acres · New York City Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Water Supply
Steenburg Mountain Unit35 acres · New York City Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Water Supply
Caulkins Road Unit25 acres · New York City Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Water Supply
Durham Road Unit2 acres · New York City Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Water Supply
Conesville Unit1 acres · New York City Department of Environmental Protection, Bureau of Water Supply
Who protects it
6,649 conserved acres
26% of Conesville’s land. Who manages Conesville’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State conservation6,156 ac
Town or city539 ac
Land trusts & nonprofits243 ac
County112 ac
USDA easements (NRCS)6 ac
State Conservation Area · 3,736 acOther Easement · 1,784 acRecreation or Education Easement · 637 acWatershed Protection Area · 303 acPrivate Conservation · 243 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 2,262 acres are conservation easements, usually private land. Public access isn’t recorded for 2 of 24 parcels. The walks above are places people visit.
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Mountain State Forest State Conservation Area | State conservation | 1,463 | Open |
| Bates State Forest State Conservation Area | State conservation | 1,132 | Open |
| High Knob State Forest State Conservation Area | State conservation | 731 | Open |
| Ashland Pinnacle State Forest State Conservation Area | State conservation | 325 | Open |
| New York City Watershed Watershed Protection Area | Town or city | 294 | Closed |
| Schoharie Fishing Access Area Local Other or Unknown | Town or city | 125 | Unknown |
| Schoharie County Lands Local Conservation Area | County | 112 | Restricted |
| Bearkill Local Other or Unknown | Town or city | 110 | Unknown |
| Mount Pisgah State Forest State Conservation Area | State conservation | 69 | Open |
| Huntersfield State Forest State Conservation Area | State conservation | 15 | Open |
1 smaller protected places aren’t shown.
Things to do
11 places to go in Conesville
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Waterfalls in Conesville
Manor Kill Falls
DirectionsPlus 1 waterfall without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Scenic views in Conesville
2 scenic views without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see them.
Peaks in Conesville
Richmond Mountain3,215 ft elevation · In Mount Pisgah State Forest
DirectionsSouth Mountain2,887 ft elevation · In South Mountain State Forest
DirectionsHigh Knob2,664 ft elevation · In High Knob State Forest
DirectionsSteenburg Mountain2,566 ft elevation · In South Mountain State Forest
DirectionsSicklers Mountain2,303 ft elevation
DirectionsBull Hill1,942 ft elevation
DirectionsMount Royal1,837 ft elevation
DirectionsTrails & water
4 named trails and 1 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Unpaved · 13.9 mi
Long Path8.4 mi
Former Long Path Route (Red)1.9 mi
State Forest Road- Truck Route1.1 mi
Red House Hill0.2 mi
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
When to get out
The best walking months in Conesville: May and July
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 | 34 | 42 | 55 | 67 | 75 | 79 | 77 | 70 | 58 | 46 | 36 |
| Rain (in) | 2.7 | 2.3 | 3.2 | 3.4 | 3.7 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 4.3 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 2.9 | 3.2 |
February is the driest month (2.3 in) and July the warmest (highs of 79 °F). 4.3 inches fall in August, the wettest month. The climate in Conesville →
Next door
Conesville and its neighbors
Conesville has the second most mapped trails of the 8 towns around it. Tap a town to see its outdoors.
Windham51 miConesville25 miBroome18 miGilboa15 miPrattsville14 miAshland9.0 miDurham8.7 miPreston-Potter Hollow0.4 mi
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conesville | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Windham | 36% | 1.1 | 2,394 | 39% | A |
| Ashland | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Prattsville | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Gilboa | 10% | 0.3 | 1,459 | 18% | B+ |
| Broome | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Durham | 3% | 0.2 | 246 | 19% | B− |
| Preston-Potter Hollow | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Conesville
Where can I hike in Conesville?
The longest trail networks: South Mountain State Forest, 7.2 miles; Bates State Forest, 3.6 miles; Ashland Pinnacle State Forest, 2.5 miles; High Knob State Forest, 2 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Conesville’s trails?
South Mountain State Forest and Bates State Forest don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Conesville?
48,850 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Conesville or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 3,759 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Conesville 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 →