Forestville Walking Trail, Forestville, NY

Visited June 20, 2026

Address: I used Google Maps to get to Forestville Walking Trail, Walnut Street, Forestville, NY.

Parking: Room for 2-3 cars, natural surface

64 degrees at 10:39 AM - 11:15 AM, sunny with a light breeze

No Public restroom facilities available

The trail is free.

There were no signs forbidding dogs, but Wesley stayed home today. I had read reviews commenting on the amount of poison ivy so I wanted him safely at home.

The trail has a natural surface that is mostly single file. There were benches and picnic tables so my husband and I were able to sit for a rest when we needed it. I am becoming stronger after my surgery this past winter, but a well-placed bench is very welcome.

We walked the loop for .9 miles. It was mostly level terrain with a few short inclines and declines. According to Google, we had 597 feet of total ascent; that number does not seem correct. There were some muddy areas but overall the trail was dry and drained.

There are geocaches in the area. We looked for and found one. (Www.geocaching.com has more information about the geocaching sport/hobby.)

Using a stroller would be challenging on this trail.

We had the trail to ourselves. Listening to the breeze dance through the trees' leaves and enjoying the way the sunlight dapples through the tree canopy was very calming and peaceful.

I saw (and picked up) a small piece of broken glass while on this trail, but the rest of the trail was litter free.

Mosquitos were out and active today, but the bug spray helped.

I am happier wearing long pants and close-toed hiking boots, and I felt they were appropriate choices for this trail.

There is poison ivy on the trees and the trails.

I saw chipmunks, squirrels, mosses, fern, daisy, buttercups, dandelions, blackberries, multifloral rose, mayapple, and a variety of tree species including mostly oak, maple, hickory, sycamore, and cherry.

More information: Forestville Hiking Trail | Town of Hanover

Trail Parking @ Forestville Walking Trail, Walnut Street, Forestville, NY

Trail Start @ Forestville Walking Trail, Walnut Street, Forestville, NY

Poison Ivy @ Parking @ Forestville Walking Trail, Walnut Street, Forestville, NY

Visitor Sign In at the Trailhead @ Forestville Walking Trail, Walnut Street, Forestville, NY

Signs warning of poison ivy and ticks @ Forestville Walking Trail, Walnut Street, Forestville, NY

Bench #1 with the first yellow arrow suggesting that we go clockwise @ Forestville Walking Trail, Walnut Street, Forestville, NY

@ Forestville Walking Trail, Walnut Street, Forestville, NY

A few picnic tables on this trail. I would pack even more bug spray if I was going to spend any time sitting still. @ Forestville Walking Trail, Walnut Street, Forestville, NY

Dandelion @ Forestville Walking Trail, Walnut Street, Forestville, NY

@ Forestville Walking Trail, Walnut Street, Forestville, NY

Picnic tables at a small clearing to the left of the trail @ Forestville Walking Trail, Walnut Street, Forestville, NY

Blackberries @ Forestville Walking Trail, Walnut Street, Forestville, NY

Multi-flora rose @ Forestville Walking Trail, Walnut Street, Forestville, NY

First elevation change with stairs and a bridge @ Forestville Walking Trail, Walnut Street, Forestville, NY

Stairs/steps @ Forestville Walking Trail, Walnut Street, Forestville, NY

Virginia creeper @ Forestville Walking Trail, Walnut Street, Forestville, NY

Virginia creeper and poison ivy @ Forestville Walking Trail, Walnut Street, Forestville, NY

First bridge @ Forestville Walking Trail, Walnut Street, Forestville, NY

View to the side while crossing the bridge @ Forestville Walking Trail, Walnut Street, Forestville, NY

The trail is very generous with the directional arrows so no worries about getting lost @ Forestville Walking Trail, Walnut Street, Forestville, NY

Trail crosses here but the yellow arrows show the way @ Forestville Walking Trail, Walnut Street, Forestville, NY

The deer were here before us @ Forestville Walking Trail, Walnut Street, Forestville, NY

@ Forestville Walking Trail, Walnut Street, Forestville, NY

Wooden walkways @ Forestville Walking Trail, Walnut Street, Forestville, NY

@ Forestville Walking Trail, Walnut Street, Forestville, NY

Mayapple @ Forestville Walking Trail, Walnut Street, Forestville, NY

A well-placed bench @ Forestville Walking Trail, Walnut Street, Forestville, NY

@ Forestville Walking Trail, Walnut Street, Forestville, NY

Wooden walkways @ Forestville Walking Trail, Walnut Street, Forestville, NY

Bench @ Forestville Walking Trail, Walnut Street, Forestville, NY

@ Forestville Walking Trail, Walnut Street, Forestville, NY

This sign was on the ground but leads one to believe that the trail is closed during hunting season (there is private property with a hunting blind very near to the trail so this seems wise) @ Forestville Walking Trail, Walnut Street, Forestville, NY

@ Forestville Walking Trail, Walnut Street, Forestville, NY

There are a few signs that indicate that the trail has a snowmobile trail that overlaps it @ Forestville Walking Trail, Walnut Street, Forestville, NY

Another bench @ Forestville Walking Trail, Walnut Street, Forestville, NY

@ Forestville Walking Trail, Walnut Street, Forestville, NY

Wooden walkway @ Forestville Walking Trail, Walnut Street, Forestville, NY

Returning to the starting point @ Forestville Walking Trail, Walnut Street, Forestville, NY

Returning to parking @ Forestville Walking Trail, Walnut Street, Forestville, NY

Daisy near parking @ Forestville Walking Trail, Walnut Street, Forestville, NY

@ Forestville Walking Trail, Walnut Street, Forestville, NY

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