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Orange Trail

The Orange Trail at Houghton Land Preserve in Corning, New York is an easy 0.1-mile one-way trail that connects the Blue Trail with the Yellow Trail.

This tiny trail does not have much to see, unless you're at the southern end along the Blue Trail where a vista point can be found. Otherwise, this trail is just used as a short connector.

Pets
Dogs are allowed and must be kept on a leash at all times. Their waste must be carried out by the hiker.

Parking
Hikers can find a large parking lot at the coordinates provided. There's enough room to fit about 15 vehicles.

Hours
The Houghton Land Preserve is open from dawn to dusk and is closed at night.

Prohibited No motor vehicles, bicycles, or horses on the preserve. No camping, fires, collecting, littering, dumping, alcohol, or target shooting.

Hunting
Hunting is permitted here, so hikers should wear orange.
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Know Before You Go

  • The Orange Trail is a short, 0.1-mile connector trail linking the Blue and Yellow Trails within Houghton Land Preserve in Corning, NY.
  • Highlights include a vista point at the southern end near the Blue Trail; otherwise, it's a utilitarian path.
  • The preserve allows leashed dogs (with waste removal required), offers parking for 15 vehicles, and permits hunting (requiring orange attire for hikers).
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Distance
0.1 mi
Difficulty
Easy
Type
One-Way
Est. Time
5 min
Elev. Gain
27'
Rating
0.0
Added
September 08, 2019
Updated
September 08, 2019

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Total Change
27'
Ascent
27'
Descent
0'
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Features

Vista / Lookout Point
Dogs

Points of interest

  1. Parking

    42.123113, -77.069885
  2. Main Trailhead

    42.127613, -77.069386

Safety information

For your own safety: plan ahead, let someone know where you'll be, and hike at your own risk.

Hazards

Poison Ivy or Poison Oak

Markers

Blaze Color

Orange

Availability

All seasons

Surface type

Dirt

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0.1 miles / 0.2 km
September 07, 2019
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