TheShineShack & Farm Guidebook

Kyle
TheShineShack & Farm Guidebook

Food Scene

The Bull's Head Inn is one of Top10 most favorite places to eat in our area. We almost always get a combination of these 3 foods; Chicken Pot Pie, Fish n Chips, Steak(RibEye/NyStrip...), also the drinks are good and sturdy.
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Bull's Head Inn
105 Park Pl
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The Bull's Head Inn is one of Top10 most favorite places to eat in our area. We almost always get a combination of these 3 foods; Chicken Pot Pie, Fish n Chips, Steak(RibEye/NyStrip...), also the drinks are good and sturdy.
For special occasions, this call ahead reservations only restaurant is a great local restaurant to celebrate your special occasion!
Bear's Steakhouse
8254 Duanesburg Road
For special occasions, this call ahead reservations only restaurant is a great local restaurant to celebrate your special occasion!

Sightseeing

Howe's Caverns are definitely worth a visit, Check out their website for tours and hours. "The Story Goes; A while back the Howe farm had a bunch of cows that would continually escape their fence and always were found in the same location in the trees next to some hills & rocks. Farmer Howe noticed the temperature was always cooler there in the summer time and warmer in the winter, after searching the area further he found a few entrances to the caverns. The cows clearly enjoyed the AC during the hot summers and the heat of the earth in the cold winters. Thanks to the Howe's Cows you can now enjoy these caves during your next visit!
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Howe-luolasto
255 Discovery Dr
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Howe's Caverns are definitely worth a visit, Check out their website for tours and hours. "The Story Goes; A while back the Howe farm had a bunch of cows that would continually escape their fence and always were found in the same location in the trees next to some hills & rocks. Farmer Howe noticed the temperature was always cooler there in the summer time and warmer in the winter, after searching the area further he found a few entrances to the caverns. The cows clearly enjoyed the AC during the hot summers and the heat of the earth in the cold winters. Thanks to the Howe's Cows you can now enjoy these caves during your next visit!
Schenectady County Todo; Nearby
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Schenectady
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Schenectady County Todo; Nearby
Schoharie County Todo; Nearby
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Schoharie
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Schoharie County Todo; Nearby
Albany County Todo; Nearby
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Albany
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Albany County Todo; Nearby
Montgomery County Todo; Nearby
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Montgomery
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Montgomery County Todo; Nearby

Hikes

search for mohawkhudson dot org preserves. This site has more info on trails when they are open and more details. Note for All trails in this area: Insect Repellent is HIGHLY recommended, especially June-Sept.
River Hike and Beautiful Views
Butler Road
Butler Road
River Hike and Beautiful Views
Hike, waterfall, lots to explore
3281 Schoharie Turnpike
3281 Schoharie Turnpike
Hike, waterfall, lots to explore
This expert hike has high cliffs and waterfalls, !!No Rails!! Beautiful views, not for beginners!
Rynex Creek Falls
This expert hike has high cliffs and waterfalls, !!No Rails!! Beautiful views, not for beginners!
Tucked into the hills, this north-country forest and open wetland features remnants of the farming community that thrived here more than a century ago. Distance: 1.5-mile loop 1 hour, easy, dirt path, some boardwalk Best seasons: May through Oct Finding the trailhead: From I-90 (New York State Thruway), take exit 25 in Schenectady and follow 1-890 west to Campbell Road (exit 2A). Turn right (west) on Putnam Road, and go 1.7 miles to NY 159 (Mariaville Road). Turn right (north) on NY 159 and continue about 4.5 miles to the intersection of NY 159 and Lake Road. Turn left (west) on Lake Road and drive 4 miles to the county forest preserve entrance. GPS: N42 48.098' / W74 09.271'.
Schenectady County Forest
Tucked into the hills, this north-country forest and open wetland features remnants of the farming community that thrived here more than a century ago. Distance: 1.5-mile loop 1 hour, easy, dirt path, some boardwalk Best seasons: May through Oct Finding the trailhead: From I-90 (New York State Thruway), take exit 25 in Schenectady and follow 1-890 west to Campbell Road (exit 2A). Turn right (west) on Putnam Road, and go 1.7 miles to NY 159 (Mariaville Road). Turn right (north) on NY 159 and continue about 4.5 miles to the intersection of NY 159 and Lake Road. Turn left (west) on Lake Road and drive 4 miles to the county forest preserve entrance. GPS: N42 48.098' / W74 09.271'.
Typical to this area, this trail passes through woods and wetland to a bubbling creek, through a series of tumbling waterfalls. 1.5mile loop, 1 hour, easy, dirt path, Best Seasons April-Oct. Finding the trailhead: From the intersection of 1-87 (Northway) and US 20 (Western Avenue) in Albany, go west about 8 miles to NY 146. Tum left (west/toward Altamont) on NY 146 and follow it to a right (north) onto Maple Avenue. Continue north as Maple Avenue becomes Bozenkill Road, and watch for the parking lot on your left (south). Just after the house at 774 Bozenkill Rd. GPS: N42 43.284'/W74 05.135'.
Wolf Creek Falls Preserve
Bozenkill Road
Typical to this area, this trail passes through woods and wetland to a bubbling creek, through a series of tumbling waterfalls. 1.5mile loop, 1 hour, easy, dirt path, Best Seasons April-Oct. Finding the trailhead: From the intersection of 1-87 (Northway) and US 20 (Western Avenue) in Albany, go west about 8 miles to NY 146. Tum left (west/toward Altamont) on NY 146 and follow it to a right (north) onto Maple Avenue. Continue north as Maple Avenue becomes Bozenkill Road, and watch for the parking lot on your left (south). Just after the house at 774 Bozenkill Rd. GPS: N42 43.284'/W74 05.135'.
Outstanding view of Schoharie Valley! 1.8miles, 1 hour, dirt path, moderate difficulty - 500ft elevation change in 0.5 miles Best late may- early Oct. Finding the trailhead: From Schenectady, take 1-88 west to exit 22 (Cobleskill/Middleburgh/NY 7). Tum left at the end of the exit ramp and follow NY 145 south into Middleburgh. At the junction with NY 30, tum right (southwest) and follow NY 30 to West Middleburgh Road (you'll see the unmistakable cliffs of Vroman's Nose in front of you). Continue west for 0.6 mile on West Middleburgh Road, and watch for the parking area on your left (south). GPS: N42 35.680/W74 21.495'.
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Vroman's Nose Hiking Trail
264 Mill Valley Rd
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Outstanding view of Schoharie Valley! 1.8miles, 1 hour, dirt path, moderate difficulty - 500ft elevation change in 0.5 miles Best late may- early Oct. Finding the trailhead: From Schenectady, take 1-88 west to exit 22 (Cobleskill/Middleburgh/NY 7). Tum left at the end of the exit ramp and follow NY 145 south into Middleburgh. At the junction with NY 30, tum right (southwest) and follow NY 30 to West Middleburgh Road (you'll see the unmistakable cliffs of Vroman's Nose in front of you). Continue west for 0.6 mile on West Middleburgh Road, and watch for the parking area on your left (south). GPS: N42 35.680/W74 21.495'.
Near the edge of Bozen Kill, with three waterfalls 2-mile loop, 1hour, dirt path blue trail easy, orange trail moderate best April- October Finding the trailhead: From Albany, take US 20 (Western Ave nue) west toward Duanesburg. Turn left (west) onto Schoharie Turn pike. In about 1.6 miles, watch for the parking area at the top of the hill on your left (south), just after crossing the railroad tracks. GPS: N42 44.589'/W74 07.717'.
Christman Sanctuary
3281 Schoharie Turnpike
Near the edge of Bozen Kill, with three waterfalls 2-mile loop, 1hour, dirt path blue trail easy, orange trail moderate best April- October Finding the trailhead: From Albany, take US 20 (Western Ave nue) west toward Duanesburg. Turn left (west) onto Schoharie Turn pike. In about 1.6 miles, watch for the parking area at the top of the hill on your left (south), just after crossing the railroad tracks. GPS: N42 44.589'/W74 07.717'.
Crawford Rd, Schenectady, NY 12306 two looped trails, well marked. along a creek, see map at trail head.
The Moccasin Kill Sanctuary
901 Crawford Road
Crawford Rd, Schenectady, NY 12306 two looped trails, well marked. along a creek, see map at trail head.

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Bring Boots / Hiking Shoes (2nd pair of shoes)

In the Summer Hiking boots are a suggestion, During the winter/fall/spring/wet seasons Mud hiking boots are a must! (the hike through the property is almost always muddy)
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Bring/Buy your own firewood on the way here

There are numerous firewood stands along the road side on your way here Or pay the extra 5$/day for the on-site large bundle of wood 🪵.
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the night sky

out here in the country it is very common that during the dark hours of the day the stars shine very bright sometimes you can even see a planet or two... check out the cover photo of this Guidebook for a sneak peak!