Pine Hill State Forest
NY · South Valley / Cattaraugus County
Pineapple Junction, Carr Corners Road, Randolph, NY 14772
Pine Hill State Forest feels like the kind of New York ride you choose when you want a grassroots-feeling western New York horse network with room to stay onsite. The setting offers volunteer-maintained horse-trail system connected with neighboring south valley state forest, and the overall experience is more than a checklist stop—it has enough character to feel curated, memorable, and genuinely horse-centered when approached with a little planning.
Riding guide
Highlights
A rider-focused forest destination with real mileage, useful access, and room to build a serious trail day.
Riding
In the saddle, the experience is shaped by volunteer-maintained horse-trail system connected with neighboring south valley state forest. That translates into a ride you can tailor to your horse, your confidence level, and the kind of day you want to have—anything from a calm conditioning outing to a more immersive trail adventure with scenery that feels distinctly New York.
Trailer parking
Pineapple Junction is the key equestrian arrival point, with a large parking lot sized for multiple trailers and practical self-contained camping use.
Horse regulations
Ride only on approved horse trails, respect seasonal conditions, and carry required horse health documentation. The trail system is maintained in partnership with the New York State Horse Council. Ride with strong shared-trail etiquette, keep paperwork accessible, and let current conditions—not just the map—guide how ambitious your day should be.
Getting here
Pineapple Junction is the key equestrian arrival point, with a large parking lot sized for multiple trailers and practical self-contained camping use. Once you are onsite, take a minute to organize before you head out. These are the kinds of places where an intentional first ten minutes—parking straight, checking your tack, confirming your map, and reading the current notices—can make the rest of the day feel effortless.
Planning your visit
Pine Hill feels especially good for riders who like destinations shaped by real horse-people stewardship. It is less polished than a resort-style park and more authentic because of it—big trailer lot, honest trail riding, and a stay-close-to-your-horse rhythm that works well for weekend travel.
Where to stay
Horse camping is allowed here, which gives the destination much more flexibility than a simple day-use trailhead. Even if you only come for one night, having the option to stay close to your trailer and start the next ride without repacking everything makes the whole experience feel more relaxed.
Trails
No trails synced for this park yet.
Campgrounds
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