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Highland Forest Park
"This park easily ranks as high or higher than the Nordic Center at Beaver Creek and Vail Golf Course, Garnet Hill in New York, and Osceola on the Tug Hill. Wonderful value for the money! Great selection of trails and trail lengths" Joseph Springer, Manlius, NY visited 2/21/10
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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.
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Popular Activities/Attractions include:
- Cross Country Skiing & Snowshoeing - Highland offers a wide variety of mostly groomed ski, and separate snowshoe, trails for all abilities. Click here to visit the Winter Activities page for trail descriptions, trail use info, maps and more. During ski season the Adirondack-Style Skyline Lodge serves food and drink on weekends.
- Horsedrawn Sleigh Rides - Enjoy a 20-30 minute rustic ride weekends and Monday holidays from 11am-4pm beginning December 19, 2009 - March 13, 2010 (except March 6 due to Snowshoe Championships.) Available on a walk-in basis, cost is $5 per person, under 5 free.
- 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.
- 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). 
- Picnics - Meetings - Weddings - Reserve a Picnic Shelter (available May-October) or Skyline Lodge, (available year round) for your next special event - Learn More
- 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
- 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.
| 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 Daily Cross Country Ski Trail Use - $3; $1 child (15 & under) Cross Country Ski Season Pass - $15 adult; $5 child (15 & under) |
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| Contact |
Highland Forest Park Box 31, 1254 Highland Forest Rd., Fabius, NY 13063 |
| Directions | Click here |