Hunters Creek County Park

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Last Updated: December 5, 2025

Hunters Creek County Park is located in the town of Wales, in the state of New York.


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Summary

The park covers over 1,400 acres and offers visitors a variety of recreational activities, including hiking, fishing, and camping.

One of the main reasons to visit Hunters Creek County Park is its extensive trail system. There are over 10 miles of trails that wind through forests, wetlands, and meadows. These trails are perfect for hiking, jogging, or mountain biking. Visitors can also fish in Hunters Creek, which runs through the park and is stocked with trout.

Another point of interest in the park is the Hunters Creek Falls. This waterfall is a popular spot for photography and can be reached by following a short trail from the parking area.

Interesting facts about the area include the fact that Hunters Creek was named after the hunters who used to frequent the area in the 19th century. Additionally, the park was once home to the Buffalo and Rochester Interurban Railway, which operated until the 1930s.

The best time of year to visit Hunters Creek County Park is in the spring or fall when the weather is mild and the foliage is at its peak. Visitors should also be aware that some parts of the park may be closed during the winter months due to snow and ice.

Overall, Hunters Creek County Park is a great destination for outdoor enthusiasts who are looking for a peaceful retreat in nature.

       

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Park & Land Designation Reference

National Park
Large protected natural areas managed by the federal government to preserve significant landscapes, ecosystems, and cultural resources; recreation is allowed but conservation is the priority.
State Park
Public natural or recreational areas managed by a state government, typically smaller than national parks and focused on regional natural features, recreation, and education.
Local Park
Community-level parks managed by cities or counties, emphasizing recreation, playgrounds, sports, and green space close to populated areas.
Wilderness Area
The highest level of land protection in the U.S.; designated areas where nature is left essentially untouched, with no roads, structures, or motorized access permitted.
National Recreation Area
Areas set aside primarily for outdoor recreation (boating, hiking, fishing), often around reservoirs, rivers, or scenic landscapes; may allow more development.
National Conservation Area (BLM)
BLM-managed areas with special ecological, cultural, or scientific value; more protection than typical BLM land but less strict than Wilderness Areas.
State Forest
State-managed forests focused on habitat, watershed, recreation, and sustainable timber harvest.
National Forest
Federally managed lands focused on multiple use—recreation, wildlife habitat, watershed protection, and resource extraction (like timber)—unlike the stricter protections of national parks.
Wilderness
A protected area set aside to conserve specific resources—such as wildlife, habitats, or scientific features—with regulations varying widely depending on the managing agency and purpose.
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Land
Vast federal lands managed for mixed use—recreation, grazing, mining, conservation—with fewer restrictions than national parks or forests.
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