NEWSLETTER
Gansevoort, NY – The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation today announced the opening of a new multi-use trail at Moreau Lake State Park. The 0.7-mile trail provides an additional, less strenuous route from the Lake Bonita parking area to the southern Lake Bonita viewing area as an extension of the existing Lake Ann Trail. The path takes visitors to picturesque lakes Bonita and Ann, connecting with the park’s nearly 35-mile trail network.
The wide, gentle trail meanders through the forest with views of vernal pools and unique rock formations, offering a relaxing experience. The trail features several new boardwalks and bridges, along with an expansive trailhead area for educational programming and group outings.
The trail is perfect for hiking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and non-motorized biking. Pets are allowed on the park’s trails but are required to be on a leash no longer than six feet and under control at all times. Visitors can access this trail from the Lake Bonita parking area on Wilton Mountain Road. The roughly two-mile Lake Bonita Loop trail is still accessible from this parking area.
The new trail is part of the two-mile Lake Ann Trail as shown on the Moreau Lake State Park Trail Map. Visitors are encouraged to download trail maps through the free New York State Parks Explorer app before traveling to the park.
Equestrian use is allowed in this area of the park, but is not recommended because of steep, rocky trails. Nearby Big Bend Preserve features six miles of multi-use trail, including for horseback riding. An equestrian permit is required for riding in Moreau Lake State Park and Big Bend Preserve.
Hunting is prohibited in the Lake Bonita area but is permitted in other sections of Moreau Lake State Park. Hunting is not permitted within 500 feet of any building, road, playground, or parking lot, and all trails are considered safety zones where hunting is not allowed. Hikers are encouraged to wear high-visibility colors such as orange or pink when on the trails during the hunting season. For more hiking safety tips, click here.
Trail and hunting maps are available at the Moreau Lake State Park Office, the park’s website, and the Explorer app. For further information, call the park office at 518-793-0511.
Moreau Lake State Park lies amid hardwood forests, pine stands, and rocky ridges in New York’s Capital Region. Wooded campgrounds are quiet and secluded, offering comfortable facilities for tents and trailers along with two full-service cottages and seven rustic cabins. The park features a sandy beach, multi-use trails, opportunities for boating and fishing, and much more. The nature center on the shores of Moreau Lake offers year-round educational and recreational programming.
The New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation oversees more than 250 parks, historic sites, recreational trails, golf courses, boat launches and more, and welcomes over 86 million visits annually. For more information on any of these recreation areas, visit parks.ny.gov, download the free NY State Parks Explorer app or call 518.474.0456. Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, X, LinkedIn, the OPRHP Blog or via the OPRHP Newsroom.