Hammond Hill Ramble #36.1

Saturday 07/25/2026 10:00 am

Hike rating:

Distance – Long hike, 8-10 miles; Short hike, 3-5 miles; Terrain – Moderate; Pace – Moderate; Overall rating – Strenuous/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:
Lucy Gagliardo

Contact:

Hike leader contact information will be sent in the email acknowledging that you have registered for this hike. 

Hike Details:

Detailed Hike Description
On this loop hike, we’ll explore a series of trails in Hammond Hill State Forest.
Trails on Hammond Hill vary from flat to undulating with some small elevation gain and they are almost entirely under forest canopy, helping you stay cool on a warm day. The long hike (8-10 miles) is rated strenuous due to length. The shorter hike of 3-5 miles is rated moderate. Both hikes start and end at the parking lot on Hammond Hill Road where the pavement ends and the seasonal road begins.

Wear sturdy hiking boots, bring at least a liter of water and insect repellent if you use it. Hiking poles could prove useful. We will stop briefly for lunch, so bring a sandwich or snack. If you will have trouble navigating to the trail-head, contact the hike leader at the email address above.

Check this space the morning of the hike for any changes or a cancellation.

Hammond Hill State Forest has over 15 miles of multiuse trails, is a popular place for xc skiing, mountain biking, and a great place to hike in the heat of the summer.   More information about Hammond Hill and the most recent trail map can be found here https://www.dec.ny.gov/lands/8204.html

 

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Registration Confirmation: You will receive an email if your registration was successful. (Check your spam folder if you don’t find it.)

EMAIL THE LEADER IF YOU WILL NOT BE ATTENDING!  Please be courteous to your volunteer hike leader and fellow hikers by notifying the leader if you will not be able to join this hike.

PLEASE NOTE:

  • Wear weather-appropriate layered clothing, waterproof footwear, and bring rainwear “just in case.” For winter hikes expect temperatures to be colder than in downtown. Always carry water, a snack/lunch, and personal first-aid supplies. Hiking poles are recommended.
  • Wearing permethrin-treated clothes and/or using insect repellents, as well as checking for ticks afterward is advised. Consider using insect-repellent mid-spring through mid-fall.
  • When conditions might be icy or snowy, bring traction footwear devices (Microspikes, Nanospikes, etc.) to the trailhead. If conditions require snowshoes, the hike leader will let participants know beforehand.
  • Always check the website for last minute announcements and possible cancellations. Contact the hike leader if you have any questions.

ALL HIKERS/TRAIL-WORKERS PARTICIPATE AT THEIR OWN RISK
Those persons enjoying the Finger Lakes Trail and/or activities sponsored by the Cayuga Trails Club, or the Finger Lakes Trail Conference, accept full personal responsibility for their own well-being, and for the well-being of a minor when acting in the capacity of parent or guardian. Further, participants understand that hiking, snowshoeing, and trail work are rigorous activities, often conducted in rugged outdoor conditions subject to variations in weather and terrain, and which may involve the risk of injury or death.  Each participant is fully responsible for their own safety and for selecting activities that are consistent with their physical capabilities.

BY CHECKING THE “ACCEPT RISK” BOX BELOW, I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT I HAVE READ THE ABOVE INFORMATION AND UNDERSTAND THAT I AM RESPONSIBLE FOR MY OWN SAFETY AND AM PARTICIPATING IN THIS ACTIVITY AT MY OWN RISK

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