Lincklaen State Forest
Managed by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
3,833 acres6.9 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
–Not graded
Outdoors in Lincklaen
Few parks or trails are on the map in Lincklaen
The biggest trail networks: Lincklaen State Forest (6.9 mi), Mariposa State Forest (5.1 mi). 30% of Lincklaen’s land is conserved, about 5,044 acres. 5,079 acres are parks and preserves, 17,947 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
30%
5,044 acres · of 26.3 sq mi of land
Trails
19 mi
0.7 per sq mi of land
Park land
5,079 ac
17,947 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
86%
of residents within ½ mile
Highest peak
1,870 ft
Lane 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 Lincklaen State Forest, with 6.9 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Mariposa State Forest
Managed by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
1,183 acres5.1 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
Who protects it
5,044 conserved acres
30% of Lincklaen’s land. Who manages Lincklaen’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State conservation5,044 ac
State Conservation Area · 5,044 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincklaen State Forest State Conservation Area | State conservation | 3,854 | Open |
| Mariposa State Forest State Conservation Area | State conservation | 1,189 | Open |
Things to do
4 places to go in Lincklaen
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Scenic views in Lincklaen
1 scenic view without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Peaks in Lincklaen
Lane Hill1,870 ft elevation · In Lincklaen State Forest
DirectionsSilas Hill Mountain1,804 ft elevation
DirectionsSouth Hill1,804 ft elevation
DirectionsTrails & water
1 lakes & rivers
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
When to get out
The best walking months in Lincklaen: 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 | 15.3 | 15.0 | 13.9 | 12.4 | 11.0 | 9.7 | 9.1 |
| High (°F) | 29 | 31 | 39 | 53 | 66 | 74 | 78 | 77 | 70 | 57 | 45 | 34 |
| Rain (in) | 3.1 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 3.7 | 3.9 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 3.6 | 3.6 |
February is the driest month (2.7 in) and July the warmest (highs of 78 °F). 4.7 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Lincklaen →
Next door
Lincklaen and its neighbors
Lincklaen has the second most mapped trails of the 4 towns around it. Tap a town to see its outdoors.
| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lincklaen | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Otselic | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Pitcher | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| DeRuyter | 15% | 0.4 | 2,263 | 60% | A− |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Lincklaen
Where can I hike in Lincklaen?
The longest trail networks: Lincklaen State Forest, 6.9 miles; Mariposa State Forest, 5.1 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Lincklaen’s trails?
Lincklaen State Forest and Mariposa State Forest don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Lincklaen?
78,488 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Lincklaen or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 5,079 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Lincklaen 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 →