Lincklaen State Forest
Managed by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
749 acres1.8 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
Photo: Dclemens1971 · CC BY 4.0–Not graded
Outdoors in Pitcher
Few parks or trails are on the map in Pitcher
The biggest trail networks: Lincklaen State Forest (1.8 mi). 17% of Pitcher’s land is conserved, about 3,133 acres. 2,993 acres are parks and preserves, 5,196 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
17%
3,133 acres · of 28.5 sq mi of land
Trails
8.6 mi
0.3 per sq mi of land
Park land
2,993 ac
5,196 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
44%
of residents within ½ mile
Highest peak
1,762 ft
Burdick 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
Pick a walk
The longest trail network is Lincklaen State Forest, with 1.8 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Pitcher Springs State Forest
Managed by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
1,776 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
Balsam Swamp State Forest
Managed by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
433 acres
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
Who protects it
3,133 conserved acres
17% of Pitcher’s land. Who manages Pitcher’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State conservation2,977 ac
USDA easements (NRCS)156 ac
State Conservation Area · 2,977 acConservation Easement · 156 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 156 acres are conservation easements, usually private land. The walks above are places people visit.
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pitcher Springs State Forest State Conservation Area | State conservation | 1,785 | Open |
| Lincklaen State Forest State Conservation Area | State conservation | 753 | Open |
| Balsam Swamp State Forest State Conservation Area | State conservation | 439 | Open |
Things to do
5 places to go in Pitcher
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Playgrounds in Pitcher
1 playground without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Peaks in Pitcher
Burdick Hill1,762 ft elevation
DirectionsPink Hill1,722 ft elevation · In Lincklaen State Forest
DirectionsOak Hill1,657 ft elevation
DirectionsCampgrounds in Pitcher
Cortland Bible Club Camp
DirectionsWhen to get out
The best walking months in Pitcher: 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 | 35 |
| Rain (in) | 3.3 | 2.7 | 3.5 | 3.8 | 3.9 | 4.8 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 3.6 | 3.7 |
February is the driest month (2.7 in) and July the warmest (highs of 79 °F). 4.8 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Pitcher →
Next door
Pitcher 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pitcher | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Taylor | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Pharsalia | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Lincklaen | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| German | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Pitcher
Where can I hike in Pitcher?
The longest trail networks: Lincklaen State Forest, 1.8 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Pitcher’s trails?
Lincklaen State Forest and Pitcher Springs State Forest don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Pitcher?
81,655 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Pitcher or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 2,993 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Pitcher 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 →