mohamed
I am trying to organize a camping trip for a group of people (around 15). We live in nyc and are trying to get a place not more than a 2 hour drive from nyc. i need some place that would have many activities like swimming, fishing, boating, hiking, and more. doesnt have to have all these exactly but please i need someone to tell me its really important.
Answer
Minister Creek Campground. Its before bridge where
Pennsylvania 666 passes State Route 1001. Camp is
within Allegheny National Forest and free of charge.
It has a shallow stream in the middle of nowhere with
the sole attraction of doing Minister Creek Trail. That
follows creek before rising to a trail junction. There's
higher route back to 666 near campground or 16 mile
path to Allegheny River. I suggest dirt bicycles speed
outing but be advised there are steep stone staircases
and slippery creek crossings. The forest trails have
primitive camp locations. Compared to NYC it is like
being on another planet. National Forest allows visitors
to tent where they choose if the forest and wildlife remain
unharmed. Skunks will eat unsupervised pets. Vehicles
cannot depart existing forest roads. Vehicle transport
all waste to municipal or commercial waste disposal.
Respect all signage found within your National Forest.
Restrict cooking to propane stoves. Bring drinking water.
I can't find better on short notice no matter how important.
Interstate 80 is most of the fast driving out of NYC. US 62
north lets you top off fuel at Oil City. Continue north on US
62 to turn right on 666. Start looking for State Route 1001
a few miles past Cougar Bob's Tavern along Penn. 666.
Turn around if you arrive at Pennsylvania Highway 948.
Minister Creek Campground. Its before bridge where
Pennsylvania 666 passes State Route 1001. Camp is
within Allegheny National Forest and free of charge.
It has a shallow stream in the middle of nowhere with
the sole attraction of doing Minister Creek Trail. That
follows creek before rising to a trail junction. There's
higher route back to 666 near campground or 16 mile
path to Allegheny River. I suggest dirt bicycles speed
outing but be advised there are steep stone staircases
and slippery creek crossings. The forest trails have
primitive camp locations. Compared to NYC it is like
being on another planet. National Forest allows visitors
to tent where they choose if the forest and wildlife remain
unharmed. Skunks will eat unsupervised pets. Vehicles
cannot depart existing forest roads. Vehicle transport
all waste to municipal or commercial waste disposal.
Respect all signage found within your National Forest.
Restrict cooking to propane stoves. Bring drinking water.
I can't find better on short notice no matter how important.
Interstate 80 is most of the fast driving out of NYC. US 62
north lets you top off fuel at Oil City. Continue north on US
62 to turn right on 666. Start looking for State Route 1001
a few miles past Cougar Bob's Tavern along Penn. 666.
Turn around if you arrive at Pennsylvania Highway 948.
Backpacking Near NYC.?
soccerboy8
I live on Long Island and i was wondering if anyone knows a good place to go backcountry camping near New York City?
Answer
I second BeachBum's motion.
I grew up hiking the trails of Harriman (which is on the backside of Bear Mountain, to place it for you), and it's a great place to go hiking. Lot's of trails, vistas of forest and lakes, and, considering how close it is to the city, somewhat isolated. This time of year, and on through the winter, I doubt you'll see another hiker.
The Catskill Mountains, only about two hours from you, have an extensive network of trials, particularly in the 10,000 acre Catskill Forest Preserve. There are several hiking guides available. For a beginner I would look at the Adirondack Mountain Club's "Guide To Catskill Trails."
The Adirondacks are probably a bit far for a casual hiking trip. But, just FYI, the Adirondack Forest Preserve is about 1/5 of New York state, and is, in fact, larger than some states. There are all sorts of trails up there, including, if you're up for some strenuous hikes, many that scale the high peaks.
add-on: I should have mentioned that there used to be a book called something like "400 walks in the new york area." IIRCC, it was published by the NewYork/New Jersey Trails Conference. Anyway, your library might have it, or can find it on the inter-library loan. Or it might still be in print, and the NY?NJTC will gladly sell you a copy.
I second BeachBum's motion.
I grew up hiking the trails of Harriman (which is on the backside of Bear Mountain, to place it for you), and it's a great place to go hiking. Lot's of trails, vistas of forest and lakes, and, considering how close it is to the city, somewhat isolated. This time of year, and on through the winter, I doubt you'll see another hiker.
The Catskill Mountains, only about two hours from you, have an extensive network of trials, particularly in the 10,000 acre Catskill Forest Preserve. There are several hiking guides available. For a beginner I would look at the Adirondack Mountain Club's "Guide To Catskill Trails."
The Adirondacks are probably a bit far for a casual hiking trip. But, just FYI, the Adirondack Forest Preserve is about 1/5 of New York state, and is, in fact, larger than some states. There are all sorts of trails up there, including, if you're up for some strenuous hikes, many that scale the high peaks.
add-on: I should have mentioned that there used to be a book called something like "400 walks in the new york area." IIRCC, it was published by the NewYork/New Jersey Trails Conference. Anyway, your library might have it, or can find it on the inter-library loan. Or it might still be in print, and the NY?NJTC will gladly sell you a copy.
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