Sleeping Lion Hiking Trail

Heather Adam-Cerri

1:20:2022 Today, my dog, Odin and I hiked the Sleeping Lion Trail within the Glimmerglass State Park near Cooperstown NY This trail is approx 2 miles round trip.. there was about 8 inches of snow on the ground to trudge through… Well marked with tree blazes and paint on trees. So quiet and serene and untouched today… no others wanted to brave the cold , breezy winter temps today, I guess! Found a nicely formed berl on a tree near the trail…see enclosed pix! Very nice trail.. throughly enjoyed our walk! saw about 3 deer! Lake appears totally frozen over

petkewec21

Beautiful trail through the woods with challenging hills. A gorgeous view of Otsego Lake by Hyde Hall.

Cass Young

Wonderful 2 mile hike! Gets your heart going at the beginning with a bit of an incline but then levels off amidst the woods. Birds of all kinds can be heard along with deer and various other small creatures. Takes about an hour+ but we'll worth the exploration.

JJB 632116

I agree with most other reviews I read about the trail. It is just an average trail through the woods with not too much spectacular scenery. The beginning of the trail is a little steep but levels off quickly. The bugs were a big problem on the day we went. There are a few good views of the lake on the dirt path that leads to the trailhead. There is a 7 dollar entrance fee to get into the state park.