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Brookfield Railroad State Forest

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This highly acclaimed 130-mile horse and snowmobile trail system traverses over 13,000 acres of Beaver Creek, Brookfield Railroad and Charles E. Baker State Forests in southeastern Madison County. The assembly area on Moscow Road is the beginning of the system.

The assembly and camping area accommodates approximately 150 horses and campers with covered and uncovered tie stalls, stallion box stalls, a pavilion and picnicking and camping facilities. Drinking water, accessible toilets and a mounting platform for people with disabilities are also provided.

Hikers and cross-country skiers, as well as equestrians and snowmobilers, are welcome on the trails. The trails are identified on the map and on the ground by horse trail signs and numbers. You can expect to encounter interesting terrain with many different plants and wildlife species.

State Forest Regulations

Anyone enjoying the use of this State Forest must observe the following rules which protect them and the forest environment:

  1. Do not litter. Carry out what you carry in. Burying of refuse is prohibited.
  2. If you build a fire, do so with care and use wood from dead and downed trees only. Never leave a fire unattended.
  3. All motorized vehicles are restricted to access roads posted as motor vehicle trails. Off road use of motorized vehicles, such as ATVs, trail bikes and four-wheel drives is not allowed, except where specifically permitted by signs, posted notice or by DEC permit.
  4. Camping for more than three nights or in a group of ten or more requires a permit from a Forest Ranger. Camping is prohibited within 150 feet of water, roads or trail.
  5. No permanent structures should be established, including tree stands or blinds.

Important Notice

Horse owners may be required to produce a current Coggins certificate in accordance with Agriculture and Markets Rules and Regulations, Part 64.

Important Numbers

Emergencies/Law Enforcement: Weekends, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, call (607) 674-4036. Evenings, weekends and holidays, call (607) 674-9766 or 674-9555.