Sterling Forest State Park – Sterling Ridge Trailhead

Sterling Forest State Park comprises 21,935.08 acres of nearly pristine natural refuge amidst of one of the nation’s most densely populated areas, a remarkable piece of woodland, a watershed for millions, and a tremendous outdoor recreation area. This unbroken deep-forest habitat is important for the survival of many resident and migratory species, including black bear, a variety of hawks and songbirds and many rare invertebrates and plants. Hunting, fishing and hiking opportunities are available. – See more at: http://nysparks.com/parks/74/.  Map: https://parks.ny.gov/documents/parks/SterlingForestTrailMap.pdf