user
Bluestone Wild Forest
Kingston, NY 12401, United States
Appearance

Comments
Ja
Review №1

Really nice hiking trails, and this park keeps getting larger as parcels of land are added. The beginner yellow loop is a little long for younger kids at 2.7 miles, but it is within reach.Please remember to bring a bag to pick up trash. Its a pack in pack out site, but there is some trash that has been left behind.

Ja
Review №2

Great set of trails, good mix of tech n flow. Very well marked

Ke
Review №3

A wonderful collection of trails for hiking and mountain biking. At some areas it is a bit rocky and should be approached with caution. In my inattention, I have crashed here and left some blood, but it was my inexperience and certainly not the trail. In addition, OSI, Open Space Institute, has recently purchased (2019) a large tract of land adjacent to the Bluestone Forest and will be building more trails to the east. Hopefully there will be a connection to the nearby Jockey Hill trails.

Gr
Review №4

Nice trails some very well built stuff ,no real long dh up and down alot but fun

Je
Review №5

Easily accessible, this is a beautiful forest. Great place to camp or just spend the day walking the trails.

Ho
Review №6

Really great swimming spot. No motorized boats. Parking is sparse close to the lake. You can park along the road leading to the lake which gets you close or at the trailhead, about a third of a mile walk to the lake.

Ju
Review №7

Beautiful and secluded, yet easy to get to from the highway. Portaloo only, and carry in carry out policy in place.

Cl
Review №8

Very nice trail system. Love mountain biking here. Great trails for hikers as well. Not usually crowded so very enjoyable. Plenty of parking.

Ke
Review №9

Great hiking trails. Definitely gets the blood pumping without being too difficult. Also, interesting scenery.

Jo
Review №10

Great for walking in the woods, old quarry and logging roads. Beautiful waterfalls and streams!Bring patience and joking boots!

Jo
Review №11

Wonderful natural setting for light hiking,a dip in Onteora Lake, kayaking, or the like. I had a great time kayaking.

Jo
Review №12

Great place to hike, with or without dogs, picnic too. Lots of bugs in the summer be forwarded.

Ma
Review №13

Nice leisurely hike with a peaceful atmosphere.

Tr
Review №14

Great easy hike. Really good for kids. Gentle hulls with nothing strenuous. Nice meander through a forest.

Na
Review №15

This is a great place to have a picnic, or go for a short hike, or go for a longer hike along the lake and back into the woods. The trails are pretty well marked and the hike is pretty flat and easy making it a good destination for all types of people. the only thing is that in the rainy times the entrance to the trails are really hard to get through because its like a pond and you have to cut up to the left to get around.

Ti
Review №16

Great woods with an extensive trail network.

Ro
Review №17

Beautiful area,, But please dont litter.. Take bring out what you carry in..

Da
Review №18

Absolutely stunning and beautiful lake! Great trails too!!

Ed
Review №19

Its picture postcard beautiful.

Je
Review №20

Its very beautiful out here love it!!

Ca
Review №21

Nice hike by Lake Onteora near Woodstock.

Vi
Review №22

Our favorite camping/fishing/picking spot upstate near Kingston. The two hours drive to get there are well worth it. Remember your bug spray in season as there is a lot of water and mosquitoes.

Ch
Review №23

It seams like all the biking trails are all posted now? Still got great drone footage. See it at my YouTube channel Chris P 2nd

Ja
Review №24

Amazing and I like that they are making jobs in the area to help keep people here in the natural beauty of New York..

pe
Review №25

Lots of great Mt bike riding!

St
Review №26

Close to Kingston and to Woodstock. Good ears close by. Right off of 28 and close to the nys thruway.

So
Review №27

Really pretty and quiet. Good trails for kids.

Ti
Review №28

Easy access state park

Li
Review №29

Beautiful place for hiking, fishing, kayaking, picnicing etc.

Ch
Review №30

Beautiful hike in the forest that comes out along the water. Lots of kayakers. We were looking for a beginners hike with a nice view and this was perfect. Yellow trail is 2.4 miles. Very well marked and easy to follow. Just be careful not to trip since there are some rocky parts. So peaceful. Definitely work a visit!

Da
Review №31

Whats not to five-star about a forest? Beautiful.

lu
Review №32

Great mountain biking trails.

gi
Review №33

Could not find entrance. GPS takes you to a dead end road with no trails. Drove around for 20 minutes looking for trail entrance, never found it. Residents that live near by are very unfriendly to outsiders. Very creepy feeling area..

Ju
Review №34

The address given here is literally a dead end road with no sign of a park or trails anywhere... so, yeah, thanks.

Ch
Review №35

Trails were great, well marked. Pretty forrested area. Nice views of lake onteora. Not too highly trafficked. Will return

Pe
Review №36

Lots of trails and great lake views

An
Review №37

Went to Oneonta lake, nice spot with people swimming. Directions to get here were a little off and had me drive into a neighborhood, so make sure you look to see exactly where you are going.

Th
Review №38

Great, just dont let the mosquitoes drain you dry or carry you away

Jo
Review №39

This is a beautiful spot just outside Kingston at the end of a long dirt road lies a small lake. As a precaution, I wouldnt take the long dirt road if there is any sign of ice or snow.

Jo
Review №40

Great yellow loop trail about 3 miles with minimal elevation change takes you past lake Onteora and a second lake that has a beaver lodge. Extended hikes are available by continuing on the red trail and connects with the blue trail.Beautiful woods paths through varied forests and marshy areas.Trailhead is on rt 28 just past Morley hill road westbound.

Pl
Review №41

Would be nice if they didnt let homeless people live there.

Ma
Review №42

Gorgeous, peaceful park with beautiful views. Theres ample parking space and picnic tables for dining.

St
Review №43

Beautiful area to walk, very nice lake and easy access.

Ri
Review №44

Cougar told me my suit looked foxy

Jo
Review №45

Mosquito city! I am not that sensitive to bugs and mosquitos; Ill routinely hack through cobwebs on less traveled paths. We visited in August on a warm-ish morning and were assaulted by mosquitos. About 0.5 miles in, we abandoned and hurried back to our Jeep.

Ja
Review №46

Very nice views

Mi
Review №47

Great place to ride

Ro
Review №48

Nice place to hike

Na
Review №49

Quiet lake with great fishing. Hand carry kayaks a short way to dirt shoreline to put in.

La
Review №50

Beautiful lake, paths, picnic tables. Camp sites, fishing.lovely.

Je
Review №51

A great place for a hike or bike ride

Ho
Review №52

Very nice brunch could service nice people

Mi
Review №53

Camping by Onteora Lake is excellent. This is real Catskill camping. 4 official natural campsites, posted, with fire ring. Camping in the forest follows NY camping rules: No camping within 150 feet of another campsite, a trail or road, or a water feature. Easy parking, 2 lots; parking lot by lake is closed in the winter. During the summer, portapotty available in parking lot. Lake allows boating, kayaking and fishing. Handicapped fishing platform available. Nice trails. They allow mountain bikes here too! Problems: Copperhead snakes along the edges of the lake; and, lots of poison ivy by campsites 1, 2, and 3. (Campsite 4 is free of poison ivy. Its the farthest from the parking lot, down the access road that turns into a trail.)

ta
Review №54

Beautiful!

Ke
Review №55

Always a great place for a short hike and kid friendly fishing...

Ch
Review №56

The 2017 Fishing season was a blast at the lake! I had 9 visits for 5-8 hours of multi-species angling each visit! I caught Bluegil, Black Croppie and Largemouth Bass. The bluegil and croppie can be fun for the kids right at the picnic bench areas. Walk about 5 minutes down trail and fish the pads on the end of the lake for the bass. Lots of people bring their dogs out and hike the trail. So if youre looking for peaceful fishing, honestly stick near the benches because everyone just walked toward the trails.

ka
Review №57

Beautiful hike

Ir
Review №58

I hunt on this land I hiked on this land it is a beautiful forest with lots of trails

Da
Review №59

Incredible little swimming holes and fun forest hikes. Enjoy!

Le
Review №60

Nice River/lake bring bug spray lots of it ..

Ei
Review №61

Just passed in vehicle

Th
Review №62

Visit weekdays if you plan on hiking especially with pets. Weekends this area is flooded with mountain bikers.

Ti
Review №63

My Home!

MA
Review №64

Home. Enough said

Ji
Review №65

Very private, nice area

Ch
Review №66

Nice

An
Review №67

Great trails!

ri
Review №68

Great place

Se
Review №69

Minutes from Kingston.

Ra
Review №70

Good mountain biking

Ke
Review №71

Idk what that is

Mi
Review №72

The place doesnt exist

St
Review №73

Nice place

Ma
Review №74

Family fun

Mu
Review №75

Beautified yellow loop trail!

Information
100 Photos
75 Comments
4.5 Rating
  • Address:Kingston, NY 12401, United States
  • Site:http://www.dec.ny.gov/lands/75323.html
Categories
  • Tourist attraction
  • Park
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
Similar organizations