Morgan Hill State Forest
Morgan Hill Short Loop
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Morgan Hill State Forest
Morgan Hill Short Loop |
NOTES: This hike utilizes a part of the North Country Trail, Shackham Rd and some seasonal dirt roads to create a loop of eight miles. This hike has an elevation change of 894 feet. The description below starts at Onondaga One Rd.
Directions: From Lafayette, US 20 East then right on Apulia Road. Turn left on NY 80 East, then right on Bailey Rd. Veer right onto Shackham Rd and then at a four-way crossing of a unsigned dirt road turn left. This seasonal dirt road is called Onondaga One Rd (AKA Herlihy Rd extention). In 0.2 mile reach the North Country Trail crossing. There is parking on the side of the road. This is Morgan Hill State Forest.
Alternate Parking & starting spot: Shackham Rd to the snow plow turnaround (where the Morgan Hill State Forest sign is). You can also park and start at other locations.
| Mile | Elevation | Description |
| 0.0 | 1509 ft |
From Onondaga One Road, follow the blue blazes north into the forest. This is the North Country Trail. |
| 1.2 | 1539 ft |
Reach seasonal dirt Rowley Hill Road. Turn right and follow dirt road up hill. No blazes. Next 3 miles are on seasonal dirt roads. |
| 1.5 | 1646 ft |
Pass yellow gate and reach intersection. Continue straight, road is now Morgan Hill Road. |
| 2.8 | 1998 ft |
Highest point of this loop hike and entering Cortland County. |
| 4.2 | 1927 ft |
Reach crossing of North Country Trail. Turn right and follow trail into woods. Follow the blue blazes. |
| 5.0 | 1567 ft |
Hemlock Lean To on your right, 150 feet from trail. |
| 5.8 | 1290 ft |
Cross Shackham Brook on footbridge. |
| 5.9 | 1345 ft |
Reach Shackham Road. Turn right following paved road for 1.5 miles. |
| 7.0 | 1509 ft |
Entering Onondaga County and soon pass snow plow turn around. |
| 7.4 | 1534 ft |
Reach crossing of North Country Trail. Turn right following trail. Follow blue blazes. |
| 7.5 | 1502 ft |
Shackham Pond is on your left. Soon pass an old 1840's cemetery on your right. |
| 8.0 | 1509 ft |
Reach Onondaga One Road and the end of this loop hike. |
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