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Kayak Camp Section 1 of the Northern Forest Canoe Trail
Old Forge, New York
The Northern Forest Canoe Trail is a 740-mile paddling trail with the western terminus located in Old Forge, New York and the eastern terminus in Fort Kent, Maine. Section One is 43 miles from Old Forge to Long Lake. Camp at primitive sites or one of the several campgrounds along the way. This section also includes 4.6 miles of portages so be prepared to carry everything you pack in your kayak...
Hike around Nick's Lake
Old Forge, New York
6.2 mi
/ 475 ft gain
The hike around Nick's Lake is a gentle, beautiful hike near the resort town of Old Forge, New York. Park for free at the Bisby Road Trailhead, or cut two miles off the route and pay to park at Nick's Lake Campground ($10 per car).
If you start from Bisby Road, sign in at the trail register then hike on the rocky trail toward the lake. At one mile in, you'll see a trail junction with big signs ...
Fat Bike the TOBIE Pedestrian and Bike Pathway
Old Forge, New York
Fatbikes, bikes with oversized tires and wider rims, designed to ride on snow, sand, through mud and over roots, have become more mainstream in the last couple of years. Thankfully, Mountainman Outdoor Supply Store in Old Forge has jumped on the bandwagon and now offers half-day and full-day rentals of Surley Pugsley fatbikes.
Start riding right from their front door to get onto the TOBIE pedes...
Bald Mountain (Rondaxe Fire Tower)
Old Forge, New York
1.85 mi
/ 285 ft gain
Bald Mountain (Rondaxe Fire Tower) is an out-and-back trail that provides a good opportunity to view wildlife located near Old Forge, New York.
Paddle the North Branch of the Moose River
Old Forge, New York
The northern section of the North Branch of the Moose River is a gentle, scenic paddle that feels much more remote than it actually is. Mountainman Outdoor Supply Company in Old Forge offers rentals and shuttles, and will have anything you may have forgotten. It's easy to do with two cars as a self-shuttle, but even easier to have Mountainman drop you off and pick you up.
Put-in at Carter Road,...
Gull Lake Trail
Thendara, New York
1.06 mi
/ 190 ft gain
Gull Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Old Forge, New York.
Fulton Chain Lakes
Inlet, New York
9.91 mi
/ 148 ft gain
Fulton Chain Lakes is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Inlet, New York.
Hike Rocky Mountain Summit
Inlet, New York
5.0
1 mi
/ 448 ft gain
This half-mile, steep hike to the 2225 foot summit of Rocky Mountain has some great views of Fourth Lake and the surrounding area from it's open summit. Simply follow the steep, well worn trail (and yellow DEC discs) to the summit. The round trip of this hike is one mile, with an elevation gain of 448 feet. This hike is well worth exploring if you're in the Old Forge area. Dogs are allowed on ...
Rocky Mountain Summit
Inlet, New York
0.98 mi
/ 404 ft gain
Rocky Mountain Summit is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Inlet, New York.
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