Goosepond Mountain State Park facts for kids
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A boardwalk winds through the marshes at Goosepond Mountain State Park.
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| Type | State park (undeveloped) |
| Location | 1198 New York 17M Chester, New York |
| Nearest city | Chester, New York |
| Area | 1,706 acres (6.90 km2) |
| Created | 1960 |
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| Visitors | 2,967 (in 2014) |
| Open | All year |
| Website | Goosepond Mountain State Park |
Goosepond Mountain State Park, also known as Goose Pond Mountain State Park, is a large, natural state park in Orange County, New York. It covers about 1,706 acres (6.90 km2) of land. This park is special because it's mostly undeveloped, meaning it's kept wild and natural. It's located in the Town of Chester and is managed by the Palisades Interstate Park Commission.
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Exploring Goosepond Mountain State Park
Goosepond Mountain State Park is a great place to enjoy nature. Since it's an undeveloped park, it's perfect for quiet activities like hiking, riding horses, and watching birds. These activities are sometimes called passive recreation because they don't involve building lots of structures or making a lot of noise.
Trails and Nature
A small part of the park has a boardwalk that makes it easy for people to walk through wet areas. There are also many other trails for hikers and people who love to ride horses. A big part of the park is a wetland, which is an area where the land is often wet, like a swamp or marsh. This wetland is used as a special bird sanctuary, a safe place where birds can live and raise their young without being disturbed.
A Bit of History
During the American Revolutionary War, a famous loyalist leader named Claudius Smith was known to hide from his enemies. It's believed that he might have used a rock shelter somewhere in this area as a secret hideout.
Gallery
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The paved, blue-blazed trail -
The more primitive orange-blazed trail -
Seely Brook -
Abandoned stone structures can be found within the park
Images for kids
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The paved, blue-blazed trail -
The more primitive orange-blazed trail -
Seely Brook -
Abandoned stone structures can be found within the park
