- Open for recreation: Horse trails open May 1-October 31. Portable toilets available May 1-Labor Day. Moscow Hill Assembly campsites open May 1. Otherwise, the property is open year-round.
- Fee: Organized trail rides or events require a temporary revocable permit (TRP) for which there is a fee. Otherwise, use is free.
- Contact Information:
- DEC Region 7 Sherburne Office (M-F, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM), (607) 674-4017; [email protected]
- Search, rescue, wildfire, and enforcement matters: 911- or - 1-833-NYS-RANGERS (1-833-697-7264)
A local Forest Ranger is a valuable source of information for the state land you would like to visit.
- Location: Towns of Brookfield and Hamilton, Madison County
- Wildlife Management Unit: 7M
- Map: Charles E. Baker Map - north (GeoPDF) - GeoPDF Instructions || Charles E. Baker Map - south (GeoPDF) || Brookfield Trail System Map (GeoPDF) || Google Earth || DECinfo Locator
This 9,400-acre forested property, located in southeast Madison County, makes up the core of the Brookfield Trail System. Charles E. Baker, combined with Brookfield Railroad and Beaver Creek State Forests, contain 100 miles of connected trails. These recreational trails are open for hiking, horseback riding, snowmobiling, cross country skiing, snowshoeing and mountain biking. Several trails are open for ATV use by permit only for people with disabilities.
For those who prefer to drive through the forest, the Brookfield Auto Tour Guide (PDF) provides highlights of this state forest. The topography ranges from mild to moderate slopes with a few steep areas.