Big Woods Trailhead, Fahnestock State Park

This 6-1/2 mile loop hike is one of the best in Clarence Fahnestock State Park, NY. It is especially nice during the fall as the leaves change colors.
While the loop does not have many viewpoints, it is still very scenic, passing through open fields, along streams and ponds. Elevation gain is only around 800ft.

The trail starts at the Big Woods parking lot a short drive right off of Route 301. After a short walk into the forest, you reach the start of the Perkins Trail marked with yellow discs. This section is a little rocky until you arrive at a dirt road and open fields. Here the trail crosses private property by way of an easement. There is a gate you must pass through that gives access to the easement. Please be sure to re-lock the gate so the farmers do not have any livestock wonder off.

Hike Leader: Patrick Cunningham (203) 837-0912
Please arrive ten to fifteen minutes early because we plan to start promptly at the time listed.

If you RSVP "YES" and can't make it, PLEASE change your RSVP so that the next person on the waitlist can attend.

We do ask for a contribution of $3 per hike or $15 per year to cover meetup.com fees and if any money is leftover it goes towards our annual social event. Please Venmo Grace Best @ Grace-Best-1. Last 4 digits of ☎️# are 9912.

IMPORTANT DISCLOSURE:
When you rsvp, you acknowledge that "The Hiking Group - CT & NY" is not a professional hiking organization. The sole purpose of this group is to enjoy the outdoors with like-minded adventurers. As a participant you understand that you are responsible for your preparation and wellbeing and will hold no one else liable in case of injury.