Shindagin Hollow State Forest West
Hike rating:
Pace - Moderate
Terrain - Difficult
Event/Trailhead location:
The pin on the map marks where the FLT crosses Braley Hill Road in Shindagin Hollow State Forest, (click for map). There is a small parking lot on Braley Hill Road just north of the pin.
Hike Leader: David Priester
Contact:
Hike leader contact information will be sent in the email acknowledging that you have registered for this hike.
Hike Details:
Start & finish at the FLT parking area near 371 Braley Hill Rd. Hike on the FLT east and south through Shindagin State Forest and return.
Wear sturdy hiking boots or shoes and bring water and a snack or sandwich. Bring insect repellent if you use it and sunscreen.
This is tick season. Standard recommendations include: light colored long pants and long-sleeved shirt, gaitors, and a careful check/shower after the hike.
If you will have trouble navigating to the trailhead, contact the hike leader at the email address above.
Check this space the morning of the hike for any changes or a cancellation.
Detailed Hike Description
From Braley Hill Road we will hike west on the Finger Lakes Trail until we reach an ATV trail maintained by the DEC as an accessibility trail. From there we will head north, eventually bearing left on a bike trail to circumnavigate the summit of Bald Mountain (which is neither bald, nor a mountain) before heading east on a labyrinth of bike trails. We will cross Braley Hill Road and continue on bike trails through beautiful open forest, swinging south until we reach the Finger Lakes Trail again, which we will follow west to return to our cars. Note: in addition to the maps on IthacaTrails.org, a number of maps of the area (including GeoPDFs) are available on Shindagin.com.