Mariposa State Forest is located in the northwest corner of Chenango County and straddles the boundary between Chenango and Madison counties. This state forest area consists of 3,002 acres along the county line between the west edge of Chenango and Madison counties and County Route 16.

The Finger Lakes Trail (FLT) travels across Mariposa State Forest and is identified in the woods by white blazes. A lean to is located along the section of the FLT west of Paradise Hill Road.  A parking area for access to the FLT is located off of Chenango County Route 13, along Bamberry Road.  The southern terminus of the 40+ mile Link Trail is located in the eastern section of the state forest, which can be reached via the Finger Lakes Trail.

The Finger Lakes Trail following a stream in Maripossa

Paradise Garden Lean To in Mariposa State Forest