I like to go up to Point Au Rouche State Park and walk through the numerous trails there. When I do not bring my dog I go to the first entrance of the Park. I do not mind paying the small fee to support the upkeep of the park. When I bring my pet, they do not allow him in the beach or picnic areas so I go to the second entrance which many may or may not know about.

Continue past the 19 Camp Red Cloud Road and when you see the Point Au Roche Lodge on your left, make that right and follow until you find the parking area. This is a free parking area where you can walk around with your leashed pet. The rules say leashes can be up to 6 feet long and you must be able to provide proof of vaccinations in any event, current rabies tags/dated collar tag will be fine.

More information: http://ww.nysparks.com/parks/info.asp?parkID=162

Thanks for the post Bob! I also like taking my dog up to Point Au Rouche State Park  to walk the wilderness trails and then we both go swimming around on a nice day.

Point Au Rouche is a great place in Plattsburgh to take your pets. Like Bob said, go to the second entrence of the park. It's free and you can walk your pets around the trails there. Always have you pets leashed and all up-to-date vaccinations.

I take my children to the beach here. It's clean, there is plenty of room. Plus, I heard that the city beach at one point in time was a landfill. I think that is horrible, it can't be good to swim in or around that area.

This is one of my favorite parks to visit, I love all the nature trails and birdwatching along the way.

I see nothing negative about Point Au Roche hiking trails.  I agree - it's a wonderful place.  I can spend hours there, return daily and never get bored with where the trails take me!

There's also a geocache hidden on Long Point -- found it by accident.

Are you going to keep it hidden, Alar?  Or will you tell . . .

http://www.geocaching.com provides clues and coordinates.