Chaumont Barrens Nature Preserve — Attraction in Town of Clayton

Nice hike, cool seeing the prairie and all the prairie plants and wildlife, didn't know we had these in NY. It's about a 1.9 mile total hike from and back to the parking lot. Not many people, very quiet and peaceful. NOT an easy hike, some treacherous spots, about 1/2 shade don't go on a hot day without water. There are markers on the ground explaining what different things are (get a booklet from the side of the kiosk). The map is not accurate to the 3 bench locations along the trail, and 1 of the benches is destroyed so be careful if you need frequent rest stops. To whomever left their beer cans in the picnic area, I hope your mother gets the black death,...

An interesting spot. According to The Nature Conservancy's website, the trail is 1.7 miles. It is narrow, suitable only for walking single file. Not usable by wheelchairs or strollers.

If you go round clockwise, there is a fair amount of shade in summer during the second half of the walk.

Points of interest are identified by twelve numbered posts. Unfortunately, there is no key to the numbers on site or, as far as I can discover, on line.

There is a very agreeable picnic area at the entrance, with just one table.

I saw no-one else there during a recent visit...

Me & my family if cousin's had a great time hiking threw the wild looking at different trees and fossils and reading little notes on the history of the land. The trails are easy enuff for adults and kids. The trails are pretty well marked, there is room to get lost on anytrail, but there are four sides to every peace of land. There is always a way in and out and often more than one. We all brought hiking sticks and a pack packs w water and favorite snacks for a just in case moment or any...