Potato Hill State Forest - Caroline, NY - Public Access Lands on Waymarking.com

(visit link) "Originally cleared for pastureland by European settlers and Revolutionary War Veterans, the land that is now Potato Hill State Forest offered limited reward for most farming attempts...The majority of Potato Hill State Forest was acquired in 1938 and 1940, with two additional purchases in 1975 and 1980. The name of this forest attests to the large scale planting of potatoes in the area by early Irish Immigrants...The Slaterville Springs Camp S-125, hand planted more than 602,000 tree seedlings on Potato Hill State Forest between 1939 and 1941...Almost all the seedlings planted were softwood species, with Norway spruce, red pine and white pine being the most frequently planted species."

Estimated size of the public land (in regional measurement standard: hectares, acres, kms, etc.): 915 acres Is there a trail system?: Yes If there is a trail system, please describe length, terrain, etc.: 1.2 miles of marked hiking trails and approximately .75 mile of snowmobile trails What points of interest are there?: Hiking Bridges, pond What activities are available?: hunting, hiking, snowmobiling, camping, bird watching, and fishing. Hours of accessibility?: Open for recreation: Year-round List of known hazards (cliffs, snakes, poison plants, etc.): Ticks Dogs Allowed?: Yes Is a permit/fee required?: No Please supply the website of the land if available: [Web Link] If a permit/fee is required please describe in detail how to get one, how much, etc.: Not listed

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