Black River Environmental Improvement Association
Set in the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains, Black River Environmental Improvement Association is a window into upstate New York’s breathtaking diversity of terrain, ecology and history. Eighty kilometers of trails await for cross-country skiing, hiking and bicycling along the region’s historic canals.
Potato Hill Farm
Potato Hill Farm Animal Facilities
BROEP Paddling on the Black River
BROEP Launch Site at Lyons Falls
BROEP Paddling on the Black River
BROEP Hiking
Jackson Hill Sunfield
Lodge at Black River Forest BROEP Facility
Potato Hill Farm Animal Facilities
Jackson Hill Sunfield
BROEP Cross-Country Ski Program
BROEP Cross-Country Ski Program
This multi-site park in the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains was Butler Parklands’ first venture in park building and operation, and educational programming. Black River Environmental Improvement Association (BREIA) offers 80 kilometers of trails for cross-country skiing, hiking and bicycling. Additionally, paddlers can canoe and kayak along historic canals and natural rivers, making BREIA one of the most enlightening and enjoyable experiences in upstate New York.
The BREIA system of parks provides a window into the stunning diversity of terrain, ecology and history of the Tug Hill Plateau and Black River valley, which in the 1800s was a bustling agricultural and manufacturing center for New York State and the young nation. The Erie Canal and its smaller sibling, the Black River Canal, were among the most important conduits for lumber, limestone, hemlock bark and farm products.
Formed by glacial activity and deposits some 10,000 years ago, the Black River valley became a vital transportation link and productive dairying hub. Today, with the decline of the family farm and reduced commercial use of the canals, one of the region’s primary assets has become its scenic beauty and recreational potential. Thus, BREIA’s 20-year history of public park development and trail building has established an important foundation for a new economy – one which values healthy living and conservation, and a growing ecotourism industry.
Park Type:
Own & Operate
Location:
Black River Environmental Improvement Association
11904 Potato Hill Rd.
Boonville, NY 13309
Other Details:
Parkland WebsiteBlack River Environmental Improvement Association
Set in the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains, Black River Environmental Improvement Association is a window into upstate New York’s breathtaking diversity of terrain.
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