Big Brook State Forest
Managed by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
3,556 acres2.1 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
–Not graded
Outdoors in Florence
Few parks or trails are on the map in Florence
The biggest trail networks: Big Brook State Forest (2.1 mi), Mad River State Forest (0.8 mi), Florence Hill State Forest (0.5 mi). 34% of Florence’s land is conserved, about 12,055 acres. 12,146 acres are parks and preserves, 10,873 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
34%
12,055 acres · of 54.9 sq mi of land
Trails
12 mi
0.2 per sq mi of land
Park land
12,146 ac
10,873 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
82%
of residents within ½ mile
Highest peak
1,073 ft
Wickwire Hill
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 Big Brook State Forest, with 2.1 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Mad River State Forest
Managed by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
2,899 acres0.8 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
Florence Hill State Forest
Managed by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
1,346 acres0.5 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
Swancott Hill State Forest
Nature preserve
1,428 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
All 10 parks & preserves
Big Brook State Forest3,556 acres · 2.1 mi of trail · New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Mad River State Forest2,899 acres · 0.8 mi of trail · New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Florence Hill State Forest1,346 acres · 0.5 mi of trail · New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Tri-County State Forest1,134 acres · 0.1 mi of trail
Swancott Hill State Forest1,428 acres
Furnace Creek State Forest986 acres · New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Fall Brook State Forest260 acres · New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
O'Hara State Forest21 acres · New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
West Osceola State Forest3 acres
Orton Hollow State Forest1 acres
Who protects it
12,055 conserved acres
34% of Florence’s land. Who manages Florence’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State conservation11,748 ac
Town or city310 ac
State Conservation Area · 11,748 acLocal Park · 310 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. Public access isn’t recorded for 2 of 12 parcels. The walks above are places people visit.
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Brook State Forest State Conservation Area | State conservation | 3,617 | Open |
| Mad River State Forest State Conservation Area | State conservation | 2,918 | Open |
| Swancott Hill State Forest State Conservation Area | State conservation | 1,434 | Open |
| Florence Hill State Forest State Conservation Area | State conservation | 1,355 | Open |
| Tri-County State Forest State Conservation Area | State conservation | 1,144 | Open |
| Furnace Creek State Forest State Conservation Area | State conservation | 994 | Open |
| Fall Brook State Forest State Conservation Area | State conservation | 261 | Open |
| Village Of Camden Land Local Park | Town or city | 217 | Unknown |
| Camden Village Office Land Local Park | Town or city | 94 | Unknown |
| O'Hara State Forest State Conservation Area | State conservation | 21 | Open |
2 smaller protected places aren’t shown.
Things to do
1 places to go in Florence
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Peaks in Florence
Wickwire Hill1,073 ft elevation · In Mad River State Forest
DirectionsTrails & water
2 lakes & rivers
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
When to get out
The best walking months in Florence: May to 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) | 9.3 | 10.4 | 11.8 | 13.4 | 14.7 | 15.4 | 15.1 | 14.0 | 12.4 | 10.9 | 9.6 | 9.0 |
| High (°F) | 28 | 30 | 39 | 53 | 66 | 74 | 78 | 77 | 70 | 57 | 45 | 33 |
| Rain (in) | 4.3 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 4.1 | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 4.4 | 5.3 | 4.6 | 4.7 |
February is the driest month (3.4 in) and July the warmest (highs of 78 °F). 5.3 inches fall in October, the wettest month. The climate in Florence →
Next door
Florence 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florence | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Annsville | 16% | 0.1 | 2,297 | 33% | B+ |
| Camden | 3% | under 0.1 | 186 | 56% | B− |
| Lewis | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Osceola | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Redfield | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Williamstown | 18% | 0.4 | 1,166 | 53% | A− |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Florence
Where can I hike in Florence?
The longest trail networks: Big Brook State Forest, 2.1 miles; Mad River State Forest, 0.8 miles; Florence Hill State Forest, 0.5 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Florence’s trails?
Big Brook State Forest and Mad River State Forest don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Florence?
61,713 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Florence or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 12,146 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Florence 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 →