



West Mountain State Forest
Opens Wednesday at 7:00 AM
Pawling
🗺️Use GPS and parcel maps to avoid trespassing
🚗4x4 recommended in snow or rain
Backcountry forest with a 165-foot fire tower, hidden waterfalls, and 1800s farmstead ruins scattered among the trails. Access requires careful navigation—narrow rural roads and limited entry points keep the crowds thin.
Scenic fire tower views
Remote wilderness escape
Appalachian Trail access
Hidden waterfalls




West Mountain State Forest
Opens Wednesday at 7:00 AM
Pawling
🗺️Use GPS and parcel maps to avoid trespassing
🚗4x4 recommended in snow or rain
Backcountry forest with a 165-foot fire tower, hidden waterfalls, and 1800s farmstead ruins scattered among the trails. Access requires careful navigation—narrow rural roads and limited entry points keep the crowds thin.
Scenic fire tower views
Remote wilderness escape
Appalachian Trail access
Hidden waterfalls