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Summary: Spruce Pond is popular with fishermen and picnickers. On the other side of the dam you will find a sign marking the beginning of this trail. The orange and blue-blazed trail follows the shore of Spruce Pond for a couple hundred yards and then begins a short, but steep, uphill climb. In the next mile the trail will cross several old road beds and deeply rutted wagon tracks. Areas where smallish trees and saplings dominate indicate abandoned fields. After crossing a small stream at .76 miles, the trail climbs to the summit of Jones Hill and then turns south. Shortly after the summit, the trail reaches a clearing providing fantastic views of Labrador Hollow, bearing the distinctive U-shaped mark of a glacier carved valley. From here the trail takes several turns which can be easy to miss. Follow the orange blazes. The last section is a steep drop to the top of Tinker Falls. Extreme caution should be used around the falls, especially with children. Return the way you came. Trailhead: From the Tully exit on I-81, head east on NY 80. Just past the village of Apulia, locate Herlihy Road on the right. Turn onto Herlihy Road and follow 2 miles to a fork. Take the right hand fork and follow 0.1 mile. Park in parking area by the earthen dam for Spruce Pond. The trailhead is across the dam. (Lat:42.79915 Lon:-76.02584) Trail Guides for Tinker Falls: 50 Hikes in Central New York by William P. Ehling (The Countryman Press) Best Seasons: Fall, Spring, Summer, User Groups: Hikers, Dogs, Ranger Contact: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (518) 474-2121 Localhikes Reporter: This hike was submitted by Brad Phillips Trail Reviews Page 2 of 3 Submit your own review 
Reviewed by Joe on 6/9/2007 I hiked this trail today and boy was it awesome! The hills really get the blood flowing. I am going to head back next weekend. 
Reviewed by RTT on 5/26/2007 What a great hike only 25 minutes from Syracuse!! I didn't even know it was there. It was an amazing view!
Reviewed by NJL on 5/5/2007 it's really cool and the water is VERY cold!
Reviewed by JP on 5/8/2006 this is one of my favorites to hike. i've hiked it during the day and even at night my only advice is to stay on the trail unless you're an intense hiker, and even then it gets very dangerous. loved it loved it loved it! going back on wednesday actually
Reviewed by Rick on 4/2/2006 I love it!
Reviewed by D.M. on 11/21/2005 Been going here for 30+ years. Go in all seasons. Go in winter after it has been below freezing for awhile (late January or Feb) and climb up behind the massive icicle formed by the falls. Be careful it can be dangerous.I like to show it to friends! And you don't need to start near Spruce Pond. You can begin near Tinker Falls on Rte 91. Just look for the Tinker falls sign and the pull-out for parking just inside the Cortland County line.
Reviewed by Cat on 11/13/2005 I hiked today with 5 other women (and one baby boy on his Mom's back!). We had terrific weather - sunny and cool. Started from Spruce Pond and did the out-and-back loop. Trails were in decent shape, the steep spots were worth the bit of effort they took. Falls are pretty; very nice section of woods...lots of Oaks :-)
Reviewed by CStover on 11/7/2005 A great hike. The falls are very nice. Climb was steep in some areas but easy and fun. View from the top was great. Notice: Traveling in the backcountry can be hazardous. You are responsible for informing yourself about these hazards and taking necessary precautions. Information on this web site comes from volunteer reporters and may contain errors or omissions. A current guidebook and proper equipment are essential for safe enjoyment of the hikes posted on this site. Keys: New York Hiking, New York Trails, New York Hikes, Onondaga County Hiking, Onondaga County Trails, Onondaga County Hikes | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||