Get Outdoors
The new Fall Octet Challenge is here! Complete eight of the featured activities by December 20 and earn a free patch, free vinyl sticker, and a listing on the Challenge Roster. We selected hikes with fall vistas, places to see leaves reflected in water, and quiet paths through forests. Plus, you can earn credit toward the Fall Octet by going on a guided hike, and completing a “your choice” outdoor activity. Find out more.
Tom Walsh completed his 360-mile Long Path from Thacher State Park to Manhattan to raise funds for Otsego Outdoors and Bassett Cancer Institute. Find out about his ambitious trek.
Distinguished by rolling hills and winding country roads, Otsego County is excellent for bicycling. Area cycling masters and backcountry mountain bikers have shared their tips so you can find the best rides on the road or through the woods and river valleys.
Plan your hike today. Through forests, past stone walls, over hills, around lakes, and along streams–the variety of hiking areas in Otsego County is remarkable.
Cross country skiing and snowshoeing become possible on many hiking trails when snow conditions are right. Year-round outdoor rambles are at your fingertips–just don’t tread in the ski tracks!
Public access paddling put-ins are scattered around Otsego County. Listings include ideas for where to go and what to look for on the water. Lakes, ponds, rivers, and creeks are available with descriptions of suitability for kayaking, canoeing, and paddle boarding.
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Partner Organizations
Otsego Outdoors is a collaborative program that connects Otsego County residents, neighbors and visitors with year-round opportunities to enjoy the outdoors. The partner organizations are Otsego 2000, the Otsego County Conservation Association, the Otsego Land Trust and the Butternut Valley Alliance.