Debar Mountain Wild Forest
Managed by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
23,540 acres15.4 mi of trail
Debar Mountain Trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
Photo: Doug Kerr · CC BY-SA 2.0–Not graded
Outdoors in Duane
More than half of Duane’s land is conserved: 77%
77% of Duane’s land is conserved, about 36,948 acres. The biggest trail networks: Debar Mountain Wild Forest (15.4 mi), Chazy Highlands Wild Forest (0.5 mi), Deer River Primitive Area (0.5 mi). 31,390 acres are parks and preserves, 138,892 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
77%
36,948 acres · of 75.0 sq mi of land
Trails
30 mi
0.4 per sq mi of land
Park land
31,390 ac
138,892 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
98%
of residents within ½ mile
Bike routes
11 mi
Highest peak
3,317 ft
Debar Mountain
Lakes & rivers
14
1 beach
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 Debar Mountain Wild Forest, with 15.4 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Chazy Highlands Wild Forest
Managed by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
6,537 acres0.5 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
Deer River Primitive Area
Nature preserve
777 acres0.5 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
Titusville Mountain State Forest
Managed by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
5 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
Who protects it
36,948 conserved acres
77% of Duane’s land. Who manages Duane’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State conservation45,389 ac
State Conservation Area · 32,251 acUnknown Easement · 7,113 acForest Stewardship Easement · 5,669 acState Recreation Area · 355 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 5,759 acres are conservation easements, usually private land. Public access isn’t recorded for 3 of 11 parcels. The walks above are places people visit.
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debar Mountain Wild Forest State Conservation Area | State conservation | 23,511 | Open |
| Chazy Highlands Wild Forest State Conservation Area | State conservation | 6,539 | Open |
| State Conservation Area State Conservation Area | State conservation | 1,417 | Restricted |
| Deer River Primitive Area State Conservation Area | State conservation | 780 | Open |
| Meacham Lake Campground State Recreation Area | State conservation | 355 | Open |
| Titusville Mountain State Forest State Conservation Area | State conservation | 4 | Open |
Things to do
13 places to go in Duane
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Beaches in Duane
1 beach without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Swimming spots in Duane
1 swimming spot without a name on the map.
Peaks in Duane
Debar Mountain3,317 ft elevation · In Debar Mountain Wild Forest
DirectionsBlack Peak2,700 ft elevation · In Debar Mountain Wild Forest
DirectionsFurnace Mountain2,415 ft elevation
DirectionsHumbug Mountain2,408 ft elevation · In Chazy Highlands Wild Forest
DirectionsEast Mountain2,375 ft elevation · In Debar Mountain Wild Forest
DirectionsBlack Peak2,198 ft elevation · In Debar Mountain Wild Forest
DirectionsKary Mountain2,067 ft elevation
DirectionsStudley Hill2,001 ft elevation
Directions2 more peaks
Long Pond Mountain1,982 ft elevation · In Debar Mountain Wild Forest
DirectionsOrebed Mountain1,893 ft elevation
DirectionsCampgrounds in Duane
Meacham Lake CampgroundIn Debar Mountain Wild Forest
DirectionsTrails & water
1 named trail and 14 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Open to bikes · 16.0 miUnpaved · 23.8 mi
Debar Mountain Trail2.3 mi
Biking & sports
11 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
11 mi
shoulders & shared lanes
History along the way
History →2 places on the National Register
The country’s official list of places worth saving (National Park Service).
When to get out
The best walking months in Duane: May, August 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) | 9.2 | 10.4 | 11.8 | 13.4 | 14.8 | 15.5 | 15.2 | 14.0 | 12.4 | 10.9 | 9.5 | 8.8 |
| High (°F) | 24 | 27 | 36 | 50 | 64 | 72 | 76 | 74 | 67 | 54 | 41 | 30 |
| Rain (in) | 2.9 | 2.4 | 2.7 | 3.5 | 3.9 | 4.7 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 4.5 | 3.3 | 3.2 |
February is the driest month (2.4 in) and July the warmest (highs of 76 °F). 4.7 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Duane →
Next door
Duane 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duane | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Santa Clara | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Brighton | 78% | 0.8 | 18,320 | 97% | A+ |
| Malone | 10% | 0.3 | 555 | 44% | B+ |
| Bellmont | 55% | 0.5 | 6,220 | 23% | A− |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Duane
Where can I hike in Duane?
The longest trail networks: Debar Mountain Wild Forest, 15.4 miles; Chazy Highlands Wild Forest, 0.5 miles; Deer River Primitive Area, 0.5 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Duane’s trails?
Debar Mountain Wild Forest and Chazy Highlands Wild Forest don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Where can I bike in Duane?
11 miles of bike routes are on the map: 11 of shoulders and shared lanes.
Is there public land near Duane?
134,910 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Duane or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 31,390 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Duane 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 →