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Great Bear Recreational Area
Open year-round, this area is accessible to people of all ages and physical abilities for hiking, biking horseback riding walking the dog or cross-country skiing
Comprised of approximately 444 acres along the east bank of the Oswego River, the Great Bear Springs Recreation Area features a mix of forests, fields and wetlands with almost eight miles of marked trail.
Open year-round, this area is free to explore and accessible to people of all ages and physical abilities for hiking, biking, horseback riding, dog walking, and cross-country skiing. With a unique diversity of flora and fauna, varying terrain and proximity to the Oswego River and Oswego Canal, the Great Bear Park is an ideal place to enjoy nature and bird watching. You can enjoy swimming, fishing, kayaking and canoeing along the Oswego River as well.
The Great Bear is located between Fulton and Phoenix, NY on Route 57, with parking at the intersection of Route 57 and Great Bear Road. Download a color map of the Great Bear Park Here.
Open year-round, this area is free to explore and accessible to people of all ages and physical abilities for hiking, biking, horseback riding, dog walking, and cross-country skiing. With a unique diversity of flora and fauna, varying terrain and proximity to the Oswego River and Oswego Canal, the Great Bear Park is an ideal place to enjoy nature and bird watching. You can enjoy swimming, fishing, kayaking and canoeing along the Oswego River as well.
The Great Bear is located between Fulton and Phoenix, NY on Route 57, with parking at the intersection of Route 57 and Great Bear Road. Download a color map of the Great Bear Park Here.
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Fulton, NY
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