One of my all-time favorite places to hike in Onondaga county. The trails here are fantastic and are well maintained. No end to the cool places you can explore.

The Morgan Hill State Forest is a great place to get out into nature and enjoy the fingerlakes trail system. Public fishing for rainbow & brook trout is available at Spruce pond. Hiking from there on the North Country Trail will lead you to the Jones Hill Vista overlooking the Labrador Hollow Unique Area, and ultimately downhill to Tinker Falls. The boardwalk at Labrador Hollow Unique area is also worth a visit.

A wide variety of scenery and terrain are experienced on the three mile loop trail. The path is easy to follow and firm.

A nice, short hike to Hand Gliding Hill (Jones Hill) from the east along the Finger Lakes Trail/North Country Trail.

Amazing mountain bike trail. All the climbing pays off.

Amazing place to hike and explore. Trails are well marked and maintained, easy access to multiple trail entries. One of my favorite places to hike!

Great place to hike and mountain bike. The trails are nice and there is good access by gravel roads and nice large parking areas.

This place is a little gem. Great for a day hike or an overnight. Its for hikers only, no bikes according to the signs. A take in, take out area. Be kind and leave no trace besides footprints.

I can be alone at peace here. Easy to get to. 10 minutes into a hike and you are with God alone

Gorgeous area, not well.marked but beautiful

A very underrated state forest as many people I know have never heard of it. Excellent place to hunt deer and turkey. Miles of hiking trails and a connecting spot for the NCT and fingerlakes trail as well. A nice trout pond too for fishing.

Free camping, miles of trails, gorgeous waterfalls. Makes a great day trip or weekend outing.

Best mtn bike trails in area

I did the Hemlock Glen portion 1.55 miles from Shakham road up to Morgan Hill road, really nice hike and well maintained and marked. I did the trek right after a rain fall so it was a bit slippery coming back down the trail. I suggest parking: N42 46.183 W76 01.148 great access point.

Great area. Nice to find free, off the beaten path camping. You have to go past lots of houses on your way so it kind of a treasure to have this natural area. No one bothered me. Only a few people drove up the road while I was there.

Fantastic place to get away.

Great place very enjoyable

Beautiful! Call DEC to check where you can camp...not all previously used-sites are legal (there are designated camp sites and others that require permits including ones at Spruce Pond and ones near the roads...call DEC to check if you dont want to have to move your camp). Mountain biking trails are indicated on the DEC map.

Great but difficult mtbing. All the new trails (4mi.) have been rerouted, benched, bridged and raised in some places. Might find a berm or banked turn in there as well. Start on the Yellow from Morgan Hill Road and take it all the way to the end and all the way back. 12 miles of awesome.

Went to Valcore Point Fishing Access. Had a beautiful time just putting my line in the water and looking for squirrels for the pot.

Really great NYS Forest for hiking, biking etc.

I didnt really experience it. Seems nice, but I was guided there by the All-Trails app which told me it was a great road biking trail. It definitely is not. Looks like it could be a fun mountain biking trail though. There is space to park one car, maybe 2. Its on a hilltop, looks like a wide gravel trail to start and lots of possible off shoots. I didnt see any tables or restrooms.

Great place to hike, has moderately difficult (challenging ) trails.

Great for hiking and exercise; steep run up

Great hiking trails! The Onondaga Trail, a branch trail of the Finger Lakes Trail, goes through here. As well as some great mountain bike trails. We hiked an 11.4 mile loop combining trails and seasonal roads. Fantastic workout!

Love it here

Used to be Farms before the depression all the land went back to the state. You can still see some old foundations.

Nice nature trail and very peaceful. Only wish they would label the flora and fauna.

Quiet!!! Mosquitoes are minimal (pines keep them away maybe) primitive so city slickers arent there!!!! No garbage laying around.

Love to ride MTB bikes here

Best place to walk my dog

Been coming here for years. Its beautiful and has been well taken care of.

Great location for mountain biking. I use the trail forks app to navigate the trails. Trail is a little muddy but other than that it was great.

Great hiking all year around! Although, be prepared for spots that are VERY treacherous on the North Country trail during winter months.

Roads are poorly maintained and handicap trails are inpossible to get to during hunting season

Morgan Hill State Forest offers a wide arrange of opportunities for outdoor activities which range from hiking, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, snowmobiling, hunting and more. For myself, Ive used this area mostly for hiking. For example, part of the Finger Lake Trails passes through this area. There is also Tinker Falls which is quite scenic. The trails are well maintained and marked for the most part.

Secluded and very nice.

I am doing a project on it but would love to go there!

My favorite place to camp. New Forrest ranger is friendly and helpful.

Some of the best mountain biking in the state and it continues to get get better. These trails will beat you up and leave you with a smile on your face.

Great place for mtb

Great place! Went out for a nice hike with the doggies!

Morgan Hill State Forest is a great place for hiking. Plenty of places on the Fingerlakes and North Country trail as well a the forest roads. You can check the Fingerlakes trail website for more information. This section of the Fingerlakes trail is very nice!!!!

What an absolutely beautiful woods, made especially so with freshly fallen snow.

Great outdoors experience. Beautiful trails.

Beutiful area with lots natural scenery

The mountain bike trails are great!

Make sure you have a reliable vehicle if you are going to drive on the truck trails

Great area for camping, hunting, fishing, hiking etc. Easy to spot trails are well marked and the area is kept up well

Camped for the first time here. Quiet and beautiful. Will come back!!

Very nice

Awesome place to hike and ride bikes. You would think you are in the adirondacks.

Nice palace

My local hiking getaway. Just avoid hunting season.

Nothing like being in the wilderness, love it !!

Some new MTB single track, sections of it are really slick and muddy, idk if they will ever be dry. But the Dry sections were a blast!

Love hiking and backpacking.

Road was even plowed

Lots of truck trails and hiking

Good views great hunting spot

No deer

Wonderful camping and hiking

Great hiking

Beautiful surroundings

Great hiking!

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