Heiberg Memorial Forest
Managed by State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry
1,316 acres4.8 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
Truxton Depot · Photo: Dj paige · CC BY-SA 4.0–Not graded
Outdoors in Truxton
Few parks or trails are on the map in Truxton
The biggest trail networks: Heiberg Memorial Forest (4.8 mi), Morgan Hill State Forest (2.6 mi), Labrador Hollow Unique Area (2.3 mi). 15% of Truxton’s land is conserved, about 4,192 acres. 3,671 acres are parks and preserves, 3,408 per 1,000 residents.
Conserved land
15%
4,192 acres · of 44.6 sq mi of land
Trails
16 mi
0.3 per sq mi of land
Park land
3,671 ac
3,408 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
38%
of residents within ½ mile
Highest peak
2,021 ft
Truxton Hill
Lakes & rivers
3
The map
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
Tap a number to zoom to a park. Tap a layer to hide it.
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 Heiberg Memorial Forest, with 4.8 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Morgan Hill State Forest
Managed by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
1,154 acres2.6 mi of trail
Onondaga Trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
Labrador Hollow Unique Area
Nature preserve
708 acres2.3 mi of trail
Onondaga TrailTinker Falls Trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lotWebsite ↗
Kettlebail State Forest
Nature preserve
559 acres0.8 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
Taylor Valley State Forest
Managed by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
280 acres0.8 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
No trailhead mapped yetWebsite ↗
All 7 parks & preserves
Heiberg Memorial Forest1,316 acres · 4.8 mi of trail · State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry
DirectionsMorgan Hill State Forest1,154 acres · 2.6 mi of trail · New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
DirectionsLabrador Hollow Unique Area708 acres · 2.3 mi of trail
DirectionsKettlebail State Forest559 acres · 0.8 mi of trail
Taylor Valley State Forest280 acres · 0.8 mi of trail · New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Donahue Woods State Forest548 acres · New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Dog Hollow State Forest367 acres · New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Who protects it
4,192 conserved acres
15% of Truxton’s land. Who manages Truxton’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
State conservation4,149 ac
Other state land37 ac
Town or city6 ac
State Conservation Area · 3,673 acState Resource Management Area · 508 acLocal Park · 6 acConservation Easement · 5 ac
Good to know
Conserved doesn’t always mean open to visitors. 5 acres are conservation easements, usually private land. Public access isn’t recorded for 1 of 10 parcels. The walks above are places people visit.
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Hill State Forest State Conservation Area | State conservation | 1,153 | Open |
| Labrador Hollow Unique Area State Conservation Area | State conservation | 707 | Open |
| Kettlebail State Forest State Conservation Area | State conservation | 573 | Open |
| Donahue Woods State Forest State Conservation Area | State conservation | 550 | Open |
| Heiburg Forest State Resource Management Area | State conservation | 508 | Open |
| Dog Hollow State Forest State Conservation Area | State conservation | 370 | Open |
| Taylor Valley State Forest State Conservation Area | State conservation | 283 | Open |
| State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry State Conservation Area | Other state land | 37 | Restricted |
| Truxton Town of Land Local Park | Town or city | 6 | Unknown |
Things to do
7 places to go in Truxton
Beaches, playgrounds, peaks, falls and more. Pick a kind.
Playgrounds in Truxton
1 playground without a name on the map. Tap “Show all on map” to see it.
Waterfalls in Truxton
Tinker FallsIn Labrador Hollow Unique Area
DirectionsPlus 1 waterfall without a name on the map.
Scenic views in Truxton
1 scenic view without a name on the map.
Peaks in Truxton
Truxton Hill2,021 ft elevation · In Heiberg Memorial Forest
DirectionsLabrador Hill1,988 ft elevation · In Kettlebail State Forest
DirectionsCampgrounds in Truxton
Forest Lake Campground
DirectionsTrails & water
2 named trails and 3 lakes & rivers
Named trails
Unpaved · 6.9 mi
Onondaga Trail3.3 mi
Tinker Falls Trail0.2 mi
Lakes & rivers tap for directions
Biking & sports
0.0 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
Courts & fields
1Basketball
1Baseball
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
History along the way
History →1 place on the National Register
The country’s official list of places worth saving (National Park Service).
Truxton DepotBuilding · listed 2008
About itWhen to get out
The best walking months in Truxton: 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 | 32 | 40 | 53 | 66 | 74 | 78 | 77 | 70 | 57 | 45 | 34 |
| Rain (in) | 3.0 | 2.6 | 3.2 | 3.7 | 3.8 | 4.7 | 4.4 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.4 | 3.5 | 3.5 |
February is the driest month (2.6 in) and July the warmest (highs of 78 °F). 4.7 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Truxton →
Next door
Truxton and its neighbors
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Truxton | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Cuyler | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Homer | 1% | under 0.1 | 10 | 55% | C |
| Preble | 16% | 0.7 | 68 | 32% | A− |
| Solon | 15% | 0.5 | 2,270 | 25% | A− |
| Fabius | 21% | 1.7 | 2,840 | 40% | A |
| Tully | 3% | 0.4 | 8 | 41% | C+ |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Truxton
Where can I hike in Truxton?
The longest trail networks: Heiberg Memorial Forest, 4.8 miles; Morgan Hill State Forest, 2.6 miles; Labrador Hollow Unique Area, 2.3 miles; Kettlebail State Forest, 0.8 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Truxton’s trails?
Heiberg Memorial Forest and Morgan Hill State Forest don’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Is there public land near Truxton?
46,190 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Truxton or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 4,181 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Truxton 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 →