Great Bear Recreational Trails

I went here to walk, and explore the terrain for future Fat Bike riding. I thought the trails were primitive, but very nice for mountain bikes, or fat bikes. Since I'd not been here for years, I got turned around pretty easily. Still, I enjoyed the challenge of the trails. There are some ups and downs, roots, rocks, gravel, mud, nice variety. I'm looking forward to going back with my Fatty.

Great park with lots of trails, some fairly wide and level. Lots of cool historical landmarks including a canal lock, remains of a spring water bottling company, and old stone house foundations can be seen along with interpretive signs. Some of the smaller, more winding trails can be a bit confusing and I’m not always sure the trail maps are completely accurate. The trails you Whiskey Island were very muddy when I went there.

We love this place! Lots of easy, well marked trails to walk or ride a bike. Dogs are welcome. Easily wheelchair accessible too. You can walk through beautifully wooded areas or open fields. The bird song is great too.
Highly recommend

Very nice, quiet place with lots of well maintained but still rustic trails. I've never had any issues with mosquitos here which is nice because my daughter can't wear insect repellent. Very kid, dog, bike friendly. I hike here with my children ranging from 3-17. I've hikes with my little ones as young as 1 and we are not extremely outdoorsy people.

GreatBear is a Great Off-Leash Dog park, Hiking, Swimming area, Mountain Biking, and all around Family Place to explore and enjoy Nature at its Best.

Great Bear Recreational Area is a 400-acre park located in the town of Volney, New York. The park features a variety of trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding, as well as an off-leash dog park.

The trails at Great Bear are well-maintained and offer a variety of terrain, from easy to challenging. There are several loops to choose from, so you can tailor your hike to your fitness level and interests. The trails wind through woods, meadows, and wetlands, and offer stunning views of the Oswego River.

Overall, Great Bear Recreational Area is a great place to enjoy the outdoors with your family and friends. The trails are beautiful,   dogs love to explore all the various terrains and stimulus nature has to offer, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Here are some tips for visiting Great Bear Recreational Trails

Bring plenty of water and snacks for yourself and your pets.

Be aware of the weather conditions and dress accordingly.

Stay on the trails and be respectful of other park users.

Pick up after you and your pets.

Great Bear Recreational Trails and Dog Park are a great place to enjoy the outdoors with your family and friends. With its beautiful trails, well-maintained facilities, and friendly atmosphere, Great Bear is sure to become a favorite destination for outdoor enthusiasts of all ages.

A small gem in Phoenix. This is a well maintained area. The trails are marked and easy to see. There are a variety of small trails.
There is plenty of parking. This is a year round place, snow showing in winter and hiking in the summer.

Always well-maintained and taken care of. Of course there's nothing that can be done about mud at certain times of the year but there are always trails that you can find that are dry.
Great for waking, hiking, mountain biking, and taking the dogs off-leash.
Really nice assortment of types of trails from easy to hill to harder.

This is a really great spot with well-kept trails for any to enjoy. Many different lengths for different ability levels, decently marked trails, and good map on the way in. So quiet and peaceful in the wood.

Great place to walk and just be out in nature. Be weary of bringing your dog though unless they're 100% friendly because people have off leash dogs all over the place. I wish I could take my dog but I'm way too afraid of another dog running up on her.

This is the best for hiking, walking, running!! The trails are maintained incredibly well! Its awesome watching the season change on the 10k. I love running here!

Always love walking the trails. Havent decided if I like the park better in warm or cold weather. They are making progress with the Pump House, which is cool to see.

The trails are well maintained. Now that the weather has finally gotten better the trails are mostly dried out. The website does not currently work that has an online map of the place. There are numerous trails of varying length and conditions. Dog friendly. The usual etiquette applies when you have a dog with you. There are no bathrooms. Most of the trails are marked reasonably well.

Really nice hike, I want to get back to see more

Great park to walk your pup off-leash. Love the trails and other users. Just enough of a daily workout👍

Just did my first mountain bike ride there. The trails were nicely marked and easy to follow.

Holy cow we did not even know this park existed.
Great trails worth a visiting.

The perfect place to hang out with your dog. Parking can get muddy, the trails can be as well. I happily drive 30 minutes to take my dog here. It is wonderful and full of happy people and happy dogs. I try to make it a point to leave this park a little cleaner than I found it to show my appreciation.
Highly recommend year round. In the summer use bug spray. In the winter It can get icy, so make sure you have proper footwear.(spikes, snow shoes, whatever)

It was amazing. Walked the whole thing with our family. Can't wait to do it again

One of my favorite places to take my dogs off leash. Beautiful trails.

Magical forest! Love to visit with the dogs that come, very friendly safe place. Except I guess they have broken into cars, so watch it !