Almond Lake Overlook

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Distance:
0.1 Miles / 0.2 km
Type:
Out-and-Back
Difficulty:
Easy
Time to Hike:
~5 minutes
Features:
Surface Type:
Dirt
Park:
Kanakadea Park
Town:
Hornell, New York
Directions:
42.349781, -77.71041
Added:
February 24, 2024
Updated:
February 29, 2024
By:
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Total Change
17 '

Ascent
17 '

Descent
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The Almond Lake Overlook at Kanakadea Park in Hornell, New York is an easy 0.1-mile out-and-back walk that leads to an observation deck on the banks of Almond Lake.

This is not a hike but rather a very short walk from the parking area out to the observation deck. From the overlook, visitors will find scenic views of Almond Lake, the Almond Lake Dam, and surrounding hills like Bald Hill to the North and the hills that define Canacadea State Forest (i.e. the Almond-Hornell Overlook), located to the South.

Parking
Visitors will find a very-large parking lot near the coordinates provided, located on the eastern end of the park.

Pets
Dogs are allowed if leashed and must be cleaned up after.

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  1. Parking

    42.349781, -77.71041
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  2. Main Trailhead

    42.3495, -77.710324
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  3. View of Almond Lake

    42.349097, -77.710044
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    View of Almond Lake

  4. View of the Almond Lake Dam

    42.349097, -77.710031
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    View of the Almond Lake Dam

  5. View of Bald Hill and Almond Lake

    42.349247, -77.710197
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    View of Bald Hill and Almond Lake
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Trail Guide By:
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0.1 miles / 0.2 km
Trail added
February 24, 2024
Hiked on
February 24, 2024
Updated on
February 29, 2024
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0.1 miles / 0.2 km
February 24, 2024
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