Skaneateles Conservation Area

"Beautiful area, dog friendly, clean water. You can fish there, but it's strictly catch and release. Several trails that branch out from the large pond. There's a pavilion near the water for some shade and lunch. Not great signage at the entrance, so it's easy to drive by. Overall, great place, will bring the pups there again."

"This is a nice place for a relaxed walk. We went on a Wednesday around 4:45 and saw many people walking their dogs back to their vehicles. Most of the dogs were off leash and trained enough to not really care about anyone else. An untrained, unruly or overly hyper dog probably wouldn't do too good here (by that I mean their owners wouldn't do too good). The trails are clearly marked at the beginning and I would recommend taking a picture of the map since there are a lot of intersections. Parts of the Beaver trail are very steep and can be muddy, so know the risks (i was wearing flip flops and decided that next time it's full shoes or boots ). We saw a good variety of birds. Bugs are coming out so prepare for that too. Overall it's a lovely place and I look forward to walking each trail and maybe some connecting trails to other parts of the conservation area."

"Very beautiful and tranquil area to be. Bring your dog but pick up it's poop! Bring friends and have a walk around a very nice and secluded trail. There is also a lean to"

"Incredible 7 miles of trails in all kinds of terrain - marshes, hills, pine groves, waterfall - this place has it all. Trails are labeled with yellow for easier terrain, red for a bit of a challenge. THIS IS THE BEST PLACE TO TAKE YOUR DOG OFF LEASH. It's honestly Dog heaven - dogs run free, swim in the pond, and get to play, sniff, and explore this beautiful area with you. The folks who come here are laid back nature and dog lovers. Some fish at the small pond which is stocked for catch and release. Since moving to the area about a year ago, this has been our sanctuary. So grateful it exists!"