Wolf Lake State Forest
Managed by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
2,368 acres1 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
–Not graded
Outdoors in Edwards
Few parks or trails are on the map in Edwards
The biggest trail networks: Wolf Lake State Forest (1 mi). 17% of Edwards’ land is conserved, about 5,595 acres. 3,499 acres are parks and preserves, 2,637 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
17%
5,595 acres · of 50.1 sq mi of land
Trails
3.3 mi
0.1 per sq mi of land
Park land
3,499 ac
2,637 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
54%
of residents within ½ mile
Highest peak
722 ft
Fullerville Sands
Lakes & rivers
10
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 Wolf Lake State Forest, with 1 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Stammer Creek State Forest
Managed by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
453 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
Trout Lake State Forest
Managed by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
423 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
Cold Spring Brook State Forest
Nature preserve
117 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
All 6 parks & preserves
Wolf Lake State Forest2,368 acres · 1 mi of trail · New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Stammer Creek State Forest453 acres · New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Trout Lake State Forest423 acres · New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Cold Spring Brook State Forest117 acres
Bonner Lake State Forest96 acres
Saint Lawrence Forest Preserve Detached Parcel2 acres
Who protects it
5,595 conserved acres
17% of Edwards’ land. Who manages Edwards’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State conservation5,592 ac
Town or city3 ac
Other or Unknown Local Government1 ac
State Conservation Area · 3,472 acForest Stewardship Easement · 2,119 acLocal Park · 4 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 2,119 acres are conservation easements, usually private land. Public access isn’t recorded for 1 of 10 parcels. The walks above are places people visit.
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wolf Lake State Forest State Conservation Area | State conservation | 2,372 | Open |
| Stammer Creek State Forest State Conservation Area | State conservation | 458 | Open |
| Trout Lake State Forest State Conservation Area | State conservation | 424 | Open |
| Cold Spring Brook State Forest State Conservation Area | State conservation | 118 | Open |
| Bonner Lake State Forest State Conservation Area | State conservation | 97 | Open |
| St. Lawrence Fp Detached Parcel State Conservation Area | State conservation | 3 | Open |
| Town of Edwards Land Local Park | Town or city | 3 | Unknown |
| South Edwards Community Lands Local Park | Other or Unknown Local Government | 1 | Open |
Things to do
1 places to go in Edwards
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Peaks in Edwards
Fullerville Sands722 ft elevation
DirectionsTrails & water
10 lakes & rivers
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
History along the way
History →1 place on the National Register
The country’s official list of places worth saving (National Park Service).
Edwards Town HallBuilding · listed 2004
About itWhen to get out
The best walking months in Edwards: May to 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) | 9.2 | 10.4 | 11.8 | 13.4 | 14.8 | 15.5 | 15.2 | 14.0 | 12.4 | 10.9 | 9.5 | 8.9 |
| High (°F) | 27 | 30 | 39 | 53 | 67 | 75 | 79 | 78 | 71 | 57 | 44 | 33 |
| Rain (in) | 3.2 | 2.6 | 2.8 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 4.1 | 3.9 | 3.8 | 4.2 | 4.6 | 3.7 | 3.5 |
February is the driest month (2.6 in) and July the warmest (highs of 79 °F). 4.6 inches fall in October, the wettest month. The climate in Edwards →
Next door
Edwards 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwards | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Pitcairn | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Hermon | 17% | under 0.1 | 3,695 | 57% | B+ |
| Fowler | 2% | under 0.1 | 74 | 21% | C |
| Fine | 53% | 0.3 | 18,920 | 48% | A− |
| Russell | 10% | 0.4 | 2,647 | 30% | B+ |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Edwards
Where can I hike in Edwards?
The longest trail networks: Wolf Lake State Forest, 1 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Edwards’ trails?
Wolf Lake State Forest and Stammer Creek State Forest don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Edwards?
41,520 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Edwards or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 3,499 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Edwards 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 →