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 Jenksville State Forest - Tioga Co., NY Posted by:  ripraff
N 42° 16.290 W 076° 12.880
18T E 399832 N 4680635
"The forest was established between 1940 and 1945 ...The DEC planted this land with 837,000 pines, spruce, fir, cedar, larch and oak seedlings."
Waymark Code: WMP9Z2
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 07/26/2015
Views: 1
"Jenksville State Forest encompasses 1349 acres of land in the towns of Berkshire and Newark Valley in northeastern Tioga County. Jenksville State Forest is a popular area for recreation. Present activities include hunting, hiking, bird-watching, horseback riding, snowshoeing, mountain biking, trapping, and cross-country skiing. ATV use is prohibited on State forests. Due to increased use, a formalized trail system has been established. Target shooting is prohibited on this state forest. The Jenksville State Forest Brochure describes the forest, the available recreational activities on the forest and includes two detailed maps with trails."
"The planting was accomplished in 1940 and 1941 using Civilian Conservation Corps labor. Today Jenksville State Forest is fulfilling the vision which started in 1940. Almost 99% of the area is forested, the soils have been improved, and the harvesting of forest products supports all management activities including recreation"
Estimated size of the public land (in regional measurement standard: hectares, acres, kms, etc.): 1349 acres
Is there a trail system?: Yes
If there is a trail system, please describe length, terrain, etc.:
12-mile Jenksville Multiple Use Trail System
map:
http://www.dec.ny.gov/docs/regions_pdf/jenksbr.pdf
What points of interest are there?:
"Trail 4 provides a scenic view of Jenksville and the valley to the south."
What activities are available?:
Primitive Camping
Cross Country Skiing
Fishing
Hiking
Horseback Riding
Hunting, Wildlife Management Unit 7R
Mountain Biking
Nature Photography/Observation
Trapping
List of known hazards (cliffs, snakes, poison plants, etc.):
Hunting is allowed so orange should be worn during hunting season.
Dogs Allowed?: Yes
Is a permit/fee required?: No
Please supply the website of the land if available: [Web Link]
Hours of accessibility?: Not listed
If a permit/fee is required please describe in detail how to get one, how much, etc.: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Visitors are encouraged to supply a picture of either themselves or their GPS at the trailhead and/or signage of the public access lands - describe your experience there and what you saw - tell us why other folks should come visit!
Recent Visits/Logs:
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