Oneonta Greater Plains Lower Loop trail

Parking at Greater Plains Elementary school

Waypoint

Head uphill across lawn to reach trailhead.

Trailhead

Lower trail

And upper trail section split here; both go north.

Unused old trail

Slants uphill

Small bridge

Muddy area

Small creek

Upper trail joins lower trail

Orange blazes

Two trails

Lower trail to west (orange blazes) is the lower loop. The upper trail (blue blazes). connects to the Hartwick trail system.

Side trail south

Inner loop trail returns to school yard

Multiple small mountain biking trails

Old foundation wall

This mysterious wall in the woods is probably for flood protection. It's a favorite site for school kids and graffiti artists.

Side trail to northwest

Picnic table

Side trail to north west

Inside loop

Small creek

This unnamed creek flows beside the trail and along the edge of the schoolyard, past the school, Chestnut St and Rte 205 and eventually into Otego creek.

Playground

Follow the creek past the playground to return to the parking lot.