Gull Bay Preserve is a 2.8 mile lightly trafficked loop trail located near Putnam, New York that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
dogs on leash
kid friendly
birding
cross country skiing
hiking
nature trips
snowshoeing
trail running
forest
lake
views
wild flowers
wildlife
Beautiful view and hike. You get to go around a beaver dam which gives you a chance to see some pretty cool wildlife. Make sure you grab a brochure/map on the way in, as the junction between the orange, yellow, and red trails can get pretty confusing due to some of the markers being on trees that have fallen. Otherwise, very good hike with only a few steep inclines. Took my 9 year old lab and had no problems with him (other than doing our best to keep him from jumping into the beaver pond), dog friendly!
The full loop to the lake view, around the rookery and to the ridge was about 3.5 miles. The red trail is steep at the end. Took us about 2 hours, stopping to take a bunch of pictures.
beautiful view
Beautiful view at the top with a picnic table.