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Pine Hill State Forest

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Carr Corners Rd Randolph, NY United States

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Pine_HillPine Hill State Forest totals 1,139 acres. This state forest is located in the towns of South Valley and Randolph in Cattaraugus County. It is available for hiking, snowshoeing, cross country skiing and is a popular area for horseback riding.

For parking and trail access: from Route 86, take the Randolph Exit and drive east on Route 394 to Larkin Street. Take a right turn to the south. Drive to the end of Larkin Street and turn right onto Archer Hill Road. When you reach Pine Hill Road turn left (south) and follow this to Pierce Run Road. The intersection with Pierce Run Road is on a sharp curve, so be careful! Drive south on Pierce Run Road. To get to Pineapple Junction, take a left turn onto Carr Corners Road. Pineapple Junction and Hotchkiss Ridge Forest Road are at the top of the hill. If you stay south on Pierce Run Road, it will take you to Perimeter Road or Onoville Road.