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Highland Forest, Fabius, NY

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Sports & Outdoors

Highland Forest

A large county-run forest in Onondaga County with extensive trails for riding, skiing, biking, and hiking.

Fabius, NY

About Highland Forest

Highland Forest is a county park in the town of Fabius in Onondaga County, New York. It is the oldest county park in the county, dating to 1930. The woodland covers roughly 2,759 acres and contains more than 20 miles of trails, which are open to horseback riders, cross-country skiers, mountain bikers, and hikers.

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