Logging Trail Road Through James D. Kennedy State Forest Fall Foliage In Cortland NYS Stock Image

James Kennedy State Forest is comprised of 4,507 acres. Great area for snowmobile trails, a portion of the Finger Lakes Hiking Trail, cross-country ski trail, camping, hiking, fishing, hunting, trapping, snowshoeing, and bird & wildlife watching. Located nearby is Greek Peak Ski area as well as the highest mountain in Cortland County. Between 1931 and 1976, approximately 2,280,500 pine, spruce, cedar, larch and red oak were planted to aid in reforestation of the area. The trees were planted by members of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC).