Golden Hill State Forest
Managed by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
2,209 acres7.6 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
–Not graded
Outdoors in Humphrey
Few parks or trails are on the map in Humphrey
The biggest trail networks: Golden Hill State Forest (7.6 mi). 12% of Humphrey’s land is conserved, about 2,769 acres. 2,536 acres are parks and preserves, 3,345 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
12%
2,769 acres · of 36.6 sq mi of land
Trails
8.4 mi
0.2 per sq mi of land
Park land
2,536 ac
3,345 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
26%
of residents within ½ mile
Highest peak
2,323 ft
Chapell Hill
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
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The longest trail network is Golden Hill State Forest, with 7.6 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Raecher Hill State Forest
Managed by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
298 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
Who protects it
2,769 conserved acres
12% of Humphrey’s land. Who manages Humphrey’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State conservation2,522 ac
County247 ac
State Conservation Area · 2,522 acLocal Conservation Area · 247 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Hill State Forest State Conservation Area | State conservation | 2,223 | Open |
| Raecher Hill State Forest State Conservation Area | State conservation | 299 | Open |
| Cattaraugus County Lands Local Conservation Area | County | 247 | Restricted |
Things to do
2 places to go in Humphrey
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Peaks in Humphrey
Chapell Hill2,323 ft elevation
DirectionsCooper Hill2,224 ft elevation
DirectionsWhen to get out
The best walking months in Humphrey: 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) | 9.4 | 10.5 | 11.8 | 13.3 | 14.6 | 15.2 | 15.0 | 13.9 | 12.4 | 11.0 | 9.7 | 9.1 |
| High (°F) | 30 | 33 | 42 | 55 | 67 | 75 | 78 | 77 | 70 | 59 | 46 | 35 |
| Rain (in) | 3.4 | 2.5 | 3.1 | 3.6 | 3.9 | 4.4 | 4.7 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 3.7 | 3.7 |
February is the driest month (2.5 in) and July the warmest (highs of 78 °F). 4.7 inches fall in July, the wettest month. The climate in Humphrey →
Next door
Humphrey 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Humphrey | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Great Valley | 14% | 0.5 | 2,689 | 26% | A− |
| Ischua | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Franklinville | 6% | 0.1 | 656 | 73% | B+ |
| Allegany | 7% | 0.6 | 443 | 35% | B+ |
| Hinsdale | under 1% | 0.1 | 17 | 16% | C− |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Humphrey
Where can I hike in Humphrey?
The longest trail networks: Golden Hill State Forest, 7.6 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Humphrey’s trails?
Golden Hill State Forest and Raecher Hill State Forest don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Humphrey?
37,429 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Humphrey or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 2,536 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Humphrey 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 →