Five Streams State Forest
Managed by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
5,694 acres2.4 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
–Not graded
Outdoors in German
Few parks or trails are on the map in German
The biggest trail networks: Five Streams State Forest (2.4 mi). 39% of German’s land is conserved, about 7,035 acres. 6,926 acres are parks and preserves, 25,278 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
39%
7,035 acres · of 28.4 sq mi of land
Trails
5.9 mi
0.2 per sq mi of land
Park land
6,926 ac
25,278 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
80%
of residents within ½ mile
Highest peak
1,614 ft
Bolster Hill
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 Five Streams State Forest, with 2.4 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Red Brook State Forest
Managed by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
593 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
Balsam Swamp State Forest
Managed by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
548 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
Who protects it
7,035 conserved acres
39% of German’s land. Who manages German’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State conservation6,885 ac
Private owners150 ac
State Conservation Area · 6,885 acPrivate Other or Unknown · 150 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Five Streams State Forest State Conservation Area | State conservation | 5,722 | Open |
| Red Brook State Forest State Conservation Area | State conservation | 597 | Open |
| Balsam Swamp State Forest State Conservation Area | State conservation | 567 | Open |
| Private Lands Private Other or Unknown | Private owners | 150 | Closed |
Things to do
1 places to go in German
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Peaks in German
Bolster Hill1,614 ft elevation
DirectionsTrails & water
1 lakes & rivers
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
When to get out
The best walking months in German: May 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) | 9.4 | 10.5 | 11.8 | 13.3 | 14.6 | 15.3 | 15.0 | 13.9 | 12.4 | 11.0 | 9.7 | 9.1 |
| High (°F) | 30 | 32 | 40 | 54 | 66 | 74 | 79 | 77 | 70 | 58 | 45 | 34 |
| Rain (in) | 3.2 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 3.8 | 3.9 | 4.9 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 3.5 | 3.6 |
February is the driest month (2.7 in) and July the warmest (highs of 79 °F). 4.9 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in German →
Next door
German 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| German | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| McDonough | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Willet | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Pitcher | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Smithville | 26% | 0.2 | 5,471 | 56% | A− |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in German
Where can I hike in German?
The longest trail networks: Five Streams State Forest, 2.4 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on German’s trails?
Five Streams State Forest and Red Brook State Forest don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near German?
62,406 acres of parks and open public land lie inside German or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 6,926 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from German 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 →