Black Pond Trails

White Sand Dunes in the North Country, Large Beach Area

Info: 526 acres, upland, wetland, nature trails (elevated for most of the way – unique), parking lot, birdwatching, hunting and trapping. Site of protected eroding sand dunes. Also see Lakeview Wildlife management area trails.

Trail Review: *From SCURRIE2 – “I made plans to take my kids to this trail. So as I dropped them off at school I headed to the trail to review it prior to taking my kids. I got there and began walking the wooden walk. I was amazed by the natural beauty in the wooded area. I went to both observation areas. The first one was of the pond. I stood there a moment as the warm sun was beating on my body and I heard a flutter. 50 birds must have been submerged from the tall grassy area. It was spectacular. Then I headed to the other area and as I came closer to Lake Ontario the dunes caught my eyes. I walked out on to the beach and it was beautiful. Not a soul around. The sound of the water coming in was peaceful. I cannot wait to bring my kids there after school and toss a football on the beach.
Very nice and ideal for little kids who can’t walk for many miles.”

*From Shandy of the the Surviving a Healthy Lifestyle Blog– “My family recently decided to try this trail and it was packed with teenagers and college kids drinking and partying. We couldn’t even park because there were so many people just camped out drinking. Very disappointed.”

Directions: From Watertown, take Route 3 south. Shortly after crossing the Ellisburg town line, make a right onto Bolton (Boulton) Road (on some maps this is shown as Lyton Road) and continue to the end of the road, turn onto gravel DEC road.  A possible address for GPS entry may be 7725-7701 Bolton Rd, Henderson, NY.
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Black Pond Trails

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Black Pond Trails 43.802137, -76.224260

Coordinates/Waypoints: Parking lot for trail – N 43°48 07.80, W 76°13 26.16 (43.802167,-76.223933)

Geocache(s) from Geocaching.com: (GC9CAE) Black Pond [N 43°48.136 W 076°13.396]

Trail Distance: Exact distance unknown *.44 of a mile from parking lot to sand dunes/beach).

Date/Time Open: ?

Mountain Biking Allowed: No real challenge.

Regular Biking Allowed: Yes.  Easy riding on trail.

Hiking/Walking Allowed: Yes.

Cross-Country Skiing:

Fishing: Yes.

Pets Allowed: Yes.

Built on Former Railroad Bed: No.

Special Instructions: None

For More Information: Contact DEC.  *DEC Website about Black Pond

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