Hammond Hill: Bobcat Route
Saturday 10/04/2025 10:00 am
Hike rating:
Length - 7.4 miles
Pace - Moderate
Terrain - Moderate
Event/Trailhead location:
Parking lot at the end of paved northern section of Hammond Hill Rd. VERY IMPORTANT: YOU MUST ACCESS HAMMOND HILL RD FROM IRISH SETTLEMENT RD! [Hammond Hill Rd is closed coming in from Rt 79 – you can not reach the parking area that way – despite what Google Maps tells you!] (click for map).
Hike Leader: Myra Shulman
Contact:
Hike leader contact information will be sent in the email acknowledging that you have registered for this hike.
Hike Details:
Start and end at the Hammond Hill Rd parking area. 7.4 miles. The Bobcat Hike (named for its shape) explores a large part of the magnificent Hammond Hill State Forest. The route starts at the Hammond Hill Rd parking area and follows a curvy loop to both sides of a watershed divide, going over the highest hill in the state forest (Star Stanton, not Hammond!) and passing through a diversity of forest types. This hike includes 750 ft of ascent/descent and is relatively long , thus the “strenuous” rating.
Wear sturdy boots and dress in layers. Bring snacks/lunch and water – we’ll stop for a lunch break along the way. Hiking poles are recommended.
To know where you’re hiking, download the Hammond Hill GeoPDF map to your phone and use the app Avenza (free version suffices) to track yourself in Hammond Hill’s complex trail network. The latest version of the map can be downloaded from the NY DEC website.