Green Lakes State Park
26 Trails
33 POIs
2 Campsites
Description
Green Lakes State Park is a New York State Park located east of Syracuse in the Town of Manlius. Green Lake itself is perhaps the most studied meromictic lake—one in which layers of water do not mix—in the world. The park is centered on two small lakes, Green Lake and Round Lake, which have an unusual blue-green color. These lakes lie at the base of a gorge that is somewhat longer than a mile in length. The lakes and the gorge are remnants of the ice ages, and exemplify some of the unusual geology of upstate New York. Green Lake has a surface area of 65 acres and a maximum depth of 195 feet. There is an extensive network of hiking trails throughout the park, including about 10 miles (16 km) of cross-country ski trails. Some of the trails are also available for mountain biking. The development of the lake area is mostly contained at its northern end. The western shoreline of Green Lake is undeveloped, and Round Lake itself is essentially in wilderness. Of this region, Mary Notarthomas has written that "When walking on the lake trails, one is cradled between the rich, vibrant, almost alien blue-green waters on one side and thickly vegetated, steep wooded inclines on the other." Together, North Lake Trail and Round Lake Trail make a level loop of 3.25 miles (5 km).
Trails in the Hikepack map
- Aladdin Hills footpath
- Deer Run Trail
- Farmer's Hill Trail
- Green Lake Trail
- Old Growth Trail
- Overlook Trail
- Rolling Hills Trail
- Round Lake Trail
- Vista Trail
Attractions in the Hikepack map
- Canalway Trail
- Edwards Falls
- Park Office
- Pine Woods Camping Area
- Rolling Hills Camping Area
Copyright
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