NYRoute28.com: CentralAdirondackTrail.com
The East-West Site of NYRoutes.com from February, 2003
From the Adirondack Northway, I-87 to the New York State Thruway, I-90
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NY Route 28: Central Adirondack Trail NYRoute28.com: CentralAdirondackTrail.com The East-West Site of NYRoutes.com from February, 2003 From the Adirondack Northway, I-87 to the New York State Thruway, I-90 |
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The twin hamlets of Old Forge & Thendara lie alongside the Middle Branch of the Moose River, on the west end of the Fulton Lake Chain, in northern Herkimer County. They are both in the Town of Webb. Old Forge is the more settled eastern part of the strip to the Middle Branch of the Moose River and Thendara is the western part, the 40 mph zone, where the railroad station is. For the Adirondacks, they are large resort towns, but are small compared to the more southern parts of the state in the Catskills. The Town of Webb maintains 100 of miles of groomed snowmobile trails but charges $80/season ($65 before November 15th) or $45 for a week, for trail use. The snow is excellent here and it is a mecca for the sledders. The Town of Webb also operates a ski area at McCauley Mountain ( vertical drop: 633', 1 double chair, 2 tows, 1 T-bar ). In the summer, it is very family resort like, with the Enchanted Forest Water Safari waterslide park, 5 screen movie theater, numerous lakeside inns, good public library and other activities for all tastes and budgets. There's the DEC campground at Nick's Lake too, near McCauley Mountain. Plus, as in most places, a good free public beach is there for you to cool off. It's full time population is less than 1800 folks, but it grows to 20 to 30,000 during the summer peak. This is also a year round, locally owned movie theater with four screens, a movie/film museum and great prices, it's a must! For all the crowds, it is still remote enough for the purists; most of the development is concentrated on the lakes and NY 28. The surrounding country side is typical remote Adirondack wilderness. If you like deer, the town is literally over-run with them, you can see them everywhere, even in the business and residential neighborhoods.
From April to November, the Adirondack Railroad operates excursion scenic train rides from Utica Union Station to Thendara. The tickets are reasonably priced and the ride through the remote wilderness is priceless. The train will even make flag stops to any remote wilderness clearing for some real backwoods camping, fishing or hunting. The service is pretty good in season and it offers the car-less traveler a great way to explore the 'Daks, since Utica is served regularly by Amtrak mainline trains. Unfortunately, as of now, there is no regular service from Thendara north-east to Tupper - Saranac - Lake Placid (Tri-Lakes) region as the line goes through boggy, swampy countryside. In the winter of course, the RR serves as the main snowmobile trail through the 'Daks, taking you all the way to Lake Placid via Tupper and Saranac Lakes.
NY 28 is a little rough east of Old Forge to Eagle Bay, hilly with a few bends. There is road grade rerouting planned there on the eastern approach to Old Forge. Also, they are rebuilding the road from the Adirondack Railroad Overpass in Thendara. The RR overpass has been removed and will be replaced in Spring 2006. West of the overpass, the road is wide and straight all the way to the Moose River. In the middle of Old Forge there is a sharp bend to the right as you climb the hill heading west. In season, there are a lot of pedestrians so be careful. Next to Lake Placid, Old Forge is the busiest place in the Adirondack Parks. Finally, it features the best 24 gas and food store in the Adirondack Park, and the only in this area, right in the Old Forge, 30 mph zone side, of the Moose River.
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| Old Forge: 13420, Thendara: 13472 Zip Codes | 315 Area Code |
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Northwoods Inn of Old Forge | |
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Northwoods Inn of Old Forge on 4th Lake Old Forge's Best All Around Resort 4920 NY 28, Fourth Lake, Old Forge, NY 13420 open year round, suites, cabins, Jacuzzis, dining room, tavern, marina, heated pool telephones, great for snowmobilers and hikers, on trail special room and board packages, family friendly phone:(315) 369-6777, email |
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Foley's True Value® HomecenterHelp is Just Around the Corner Everything from Foundations to FurnishingsMain St., Old Forge, NY We're one of the most extensive hardware and lumberyards in the Adirondack Parks with additional access to 1000's of specialty items! With unsurpassed knowledge, our friendly sales team can answer any question from "How do you fix a leaky faucet?" to "Where's the best fishing?". So whether you're handy or in need of a hand, let our expert personnel assist you. Enjoy your vacation! Phone: 315-369-3233 or 6454; Fax: 315-369-6522 |
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Strand Movie TheaterNY Route 28, Main St., just west and uphill from the bends in downtown Old Forge5 feature films, all year, all week long, great memorabilia and decor Webmeister recommended, see movies here and save $3 or more over mall prices and get some real atmosphere Phone: 315-369-6703 |
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Rivet RealtyWilliam F. Rivet, Licensed BrokerP.O. Box 240, Main Street, or 2979 NY 28 Old Forge 13420 Specializing in: Waterfront, Lake Rights, Year Around, Lots & Land, Seasonal, Commercial,Rentals Phone: 315-369-6573; Fax: 315-369-6573 Email |