Macsherry Trail Long Loop is a 2.6 mile lightly trafficked loop trail located near Hammond, New York that features a river and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from March until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Roughly three miles long, the Macsherry Trail begins at a trail head off of Indian Point Road in Hammond. Passing beaver ponds and meandering through woods, it leads to Crooked Creek itself with a wonderful view of Chippewa Bay at the "Old Boyscout Camp," before circling back to the trailhead. Volunteers help to maintain the Macsherry Trail and steward the Preserve.
Nice easy and short loop. I really appreciate the signage at the beginning that clarifies that dogs must be on leash! Which thankfully everyone on the trail that day abided by. Nothing worse than people with no control over their dogs to ruin a hike. Simple signage give them no wiggle room to "Not Know".
Excellent trail. Great looking views near Crooked Creek, pine needle covered trails, moss covered rocks. So many great things about this hike. You could take pictures every few yards easily. Would definitely walk this again
Beautiful, and for the bugs, don’t give up! Don’t wear dark colors and if you have dark hair, wear a hat. Make your own bug spray with peppermint oil, tea tree oil, and apple cider vinegar (peppermint oil and apple cider vinegar being the most important). It works best, yes they will still buzz around you but they don’t actually bite. The overview of the river is beautiful at two spots and it’s a nice hike with tons of little animals and deer.
Bring bug spray! We doused ourselves and had no issues, but they are everywhere! The trail to Chippewa Bay is easy and suitable for most. There are lots of tree roots. Also, just past the mile mark, a large downed pine blocks the trail, but there is space to pass. If you continue on the loop from Chippewa Bay, there are a few moderate ascents and descents. You can always return the same route you came to avoid these.
A nice little trail walk with the kids. Very muddy in spots but overall nice. We saw a porcupine in the beginning
very nice trail high and low elevation. very muddy at some point tho.