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Highland Forest Park
"Awesome asset to Onondaga County Parks...Great fun and fantastic exercise."
Ethan Ausburn, Liverpool, NY
Over 20 miles of year-round trails are the prime attraction at the "Adirondacks of Central New York." The oldest county park contains more than six square miles of rugged forest terrain detailed in free maps available at Skyline Lodge; a self-guided Nature Trail is the perfect introductory hike.
Popular Activities/Attractions include:
- Walking/Hiking - The best way to experience the great outdoors is to explore the wooded trails of Highland. Click here for a hiking map (pdf). Some of the trails at Highland Forest are part of the Finger Lakes Trail which begins at the Pennsylvania -New York border in Allegany State Park and continues to the Long Path in the Catskill Preserve. Click here for more information.
- Mountain Biking - May 1 - November - Daily - There is no better place to give your bike a workout than on the trails at the "Adirondacks of Central New York." Highland offers a mix of country road, mountain trail and backwoods adventure while opportunities for Off-Road Bicycling can be found on park roads and on fire lanes. Click here to download a Mountain Biking Map (pdf). Maps are also available at the Park Office located inside Skyline Lodge.
- Hunting - Bow/Deer Hunting is permitted at Highland in the Fall, while Turkey hunting is allowed in the Spring. Click here for more information about Bow Hunting. Click here for more information about Turkey Hunting
- Picnics - Meetings - Weddings - Reserve a Picnic Shelter (available May-October) or Skyline Lodge, (available year round) for your next special event - Learn More
- Youth Group Camping - Cabins rent from $29-$140, while tenting areas are $6-$35 per night. The rustic cabins are now available on a limited basis for family groups, call Highland Forest directly for more information. To submit a reservation request, click on the "Book Now" link or call the Parks Main Office at 451-7275.
Click here to download the Youth Camping at Highland Forest brochure (pdf).
- Pioneer Museum - Open June - August, weekends 1-4pm and by appointment. Operated by the Fabius Historical Society, the museum depicts the history of Highland Forest from the late 1700's to the present through photos and artifacts. A new exhibit features a farm toy collection courtesy of local resident Harvey Skeele. For more information or to schedule a visit, contact Fabius Historical Society President, Al LaFrance at (315) 662-7022 or lafrancered@aol.com
Courtesy of The Post Standard: Gary Walts
Host your next special event at Skyline Lodge!
The spectacular view from Highland Forest's Skyline Lodge will, without a doubt make your event one to remember. Including the grounds, Skyline Lodge may accomodate from 50-250. Our staff is ready to work with you to create the wedding, or any other event, of your dreams. The exclusive caterer is Orchard Vali, who will gladly work with you to create just the right menu for your special occasion. Click here to learn more about Skyline Lodge.
During your visit to Highland Forest/Skyline Lodge, you may be photographed, videotaped, or filmed by Onondaga County Parks or authorized parties. Your attendance/admission serves as permission for use of these images by Onondaga County Parks. Commercial photography or filming is prohibited without permission of Onondaga County Parks.
| Hours | Open Daily April, 8:30am-6:30pm May & September, 8:30am-7:30pm June-August, 8:30am-8:30pm October, 8:30am-6:30pm March & November, 8:30am-5:30pm December - February, 8:30am-4:30pm |
| Admission |
$1 per person: 21 years and under Free |
Acres |
2,729 |
| Contact |
Highland Forest Park Box 31, 1254 Highland Forest Rd., Fabius, NY 13063 |
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