![Explore Great Trails Right in New Hartford](http://townsquare.media/site/40/files/2020/05/01D19E05-E407-4B07-9DA5-4E15068B645F.jpeg?w=980&q=75)
Explore Great Trails Right in New Hartford
During the pandemic, our Explore CNY series has taken us hours away from Utica-Rome, in all directions on the compass--from the Adirondacks to the Finger Lakes and to the Southern Tier. But, if you don't have the time or inclination to travel a long distance, there's a great option for hiking and nature right in the Mohawk Valley.
Sherrill Brook Park, also known as the New Hartford Town Park, is small enough and close enough to reach and enjoy even if you only have 30 minutes to spare. But it's also large enough to get lost in--we know, because we've done it. Don't worry, though, the trails are well-marked and cover a little less than two miles. There are small foot bridges to easily cross the creek that runs throughout the park.
Sherrill Brook Park
The wooded trails are well marked with color swatches on the trees, and they're rated as "Easy," according to the All Trails app. There's also a paved loop around the playing fields and playground.
![96.9 WOUR logo](https://townsquare.media/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/WOURFM.png?w=100)
And this place is dog-friendly, including a fenced-in doggie play area, where your pet can meet and interact with other dogs--of course only if the social distancing edict is relaxed. You wouldn't want to run the risk of your pooch coming down with the Coronavirus.
The park is also the site of the New Hartford Farmer's Market, set to re-open soon for its Tuesday evening festivities.
KEEP READING: See 25 natural ways to boost your immune system
More From 96.9 WOUR
![Don’t Freak Out! 10 Central and Upstate New York Staples Everyone Loves, I Don’t Get](http://townsquare.media/site/39/files/2021/06/tomato-pie-2-1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Two Of The Best Rail Trails In The U.S. Are In New York State](http://townsquare.media/site/497/files/2022/07/attachment-Rail-Trails.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Over 71,000 Now Have Died From COVID In New York State](http://townsquare.media/site/854/files/2022/01/attachment-51790592099_c9f1e2a916_k.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![New York Home To 4 of the Top 5 Areas in Nation For New COVID](http://townsquare.media/site/854/files/2020/04/GettyImages-1213314129.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Many New York Residents Told To Wear Masks Again As COVID Spreads](http://townsquare.media/site/854/files/2022/03/attachment-rs46850_gettyimages-1270630840-1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![There May ‘Never’ Be a Traditional 5-Day Work Week ‘Again’ in New York](http://townsquare.media/site/854/files/2022/03/attachment-RS15525_486489339.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Don’t Drop Masks Yet! Mandates Still Recommended in 11 New York Counties](http://townsquare.media/site/498/files/2021/05/engin-akyurt-AS-ksEGPa2c-unsplash.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Hochul Has Shocking Change Of Heart Regarding Masks in New York](http://townsquare.media/site/854/files/2022/01/attachment-51790213311_2ae4e86b9b_k.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Hochul Quietly Extends COVID State of Emergency in New York](http://townsquare.media/site/854/files/2021/11/attachment-GettyImages-1342504608.jpg?w=980&q=75)