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Green Lakes State Park
All native of Syracuse and surroundings must really enjoy their summer days on the beach or hiking in the Green Lakes State Park.
• Short History of the Green Lakes State Park
The Green Lakes State Park is made up of two lakes namely the Green Lake and the Round Lake. The waters of these two lakes never merge whether during the spring or fall. They were the result of the melting of a glacier that gave birth to a river and a waterfall. The glacier turned into a river, then into pools, and finally into lakes.
• The Trails of the Green Lakes State Park
Easy and Moderate Hiking Challenges
The Green Lakes State Park offers 10 miles of trails that can be used for multiple purposes. Hiking in the Green Lakes State Park will lead you trough the river valley and the upland forest all around the two lakes. The park’s forest is planted with mature trees that let you enjoy a wonderful view of the lakes of the park.
The two lakes trails of the Green Lakes State Park feature educational maps and signs and they join together at the sea shore. The Green Lakes State Park makes hires the services of a naturalist that takes hikers through guided hiking excursions. However, you can decide to hike anywhere you like in the Green Lakes State Park. There various hikes with different levels of difficulty in order to accommodate everyone. These include:
• The Round Lake Hike that has a moderate level of difficulty and measure 1.2 miles.
• The Indian Ovens History Hike that is a difficult one and focuses on how human impact on the area.
• The Old Growth Forest: this hike spans on 2 miles and has a moderate level of difficulty.
• The Forest Trek that leads you from the major trails to deep inside the forest to a longer and difficult journey.
• The Children Hike is a short, easy and educational hike that leads to the “Dead man’s Point” of the Green Lakes State Park.
• The Opening Periods of the Green Lakes State Park
The Green Lakes State Park is usually opened throughout the year everyday and closes in the evening time. However the guided hiking excursions, the camping facilities and the beach are available from spring to fall.
• The Green Lakes State Park Facilities and Accommodations
The Green Lakes State Park features campsites, restrooms, snack bars, drinking spots, cabins, showers, picnic areas, an 18-hole golf course, a clubhouse, a playground, a beach with lifeguards, as well as a Nature Center. The Green Lakes State Park also has ample parking lots at all the entrance of the park.
The Green Lakes State Park allows visitors to bring in their pets; however, they are not permitted around the swimming pools. Visitors are also urged to clear off any animal waste.
• The Green Lakes State Park Fare
The Green Lakes State Park charges a vehicle fee of $7.00 from spring to fall. However, the admission to the Green Lakes State Park is free after the celebration of the Columbus Day.
• Location of the Green Lakes State Park
The Green Lakes State Park is 30 minutes drive from the Hancock Airport. You can access it from the highway around the area and it is made up of two entrances.
• The Green Lakes State Park Contact Information
The Green Lakes State Park is located on the Green Lakes Road # 7900 at Fayetteville, NY 13066. For more details, you can contact the Green Lakes State Park on (315)6376111 or the Nature Center on (315)6378053. For reservations, you can call them on (800)4562267. You can also log visit the Green Lakes State Park on nysparks.com or wildernet.com.
The Green Lakes State Park is the best place where you can enjoy wonderful natural beauties and have a challenging 10 miles hiking.