Leonard Hill State Forest

The 1617 acre Leonard Hill State Forest is located near Broome Center in southeastern Schoharie County. The main feature is an old fire tower that still stands on the summit of the 2605 foot Leonard Hill. The bottom steps of the fire tower have been removed, so there is no way to climb the tower. A 1.6 mile truck trail leads to a overlook and the fire tower. The view includes the Blenheim-Gilboa Reservoir and Utsayantha Mountain in the distance. There are a couple of primitive campsites located near the fire tower.

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Towards Emminence

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The hills in the distance are where Eminence / Burnt-Rossman State Forest is located. In the foreground is the beautiful country nearby Broome Center.

Taken on Saturday October 10, 2009 at Leonard Hill State Forest.

Truck Trail to Tower

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This truck trail is well maintained, and quite apparently well used, however it's narrow and somewhat steep, but very much passable by passenger car.

Taken on Friday August 7, 2009 at Leonard Hill State Forest.