Moose River Plains Wild Forest
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Location | New York, United States |
Coordinates | 43°43′44″N 74°42′04″W / 43.729°N 74.701°W |
Area | 100.5 sq mi (260 km2) |
The Moose River Plains Wild Forest is a 64,322-acre (100.5 sq mi; 260.3 km2) tract in the
Geography
Moose River Plains Wild Forest is bounded on the north by the
The "plains" of the Moose and Red Rivers are zones of
Streams within the forest include one of several Indian Rivers in the Adirondack park (originating at Brook Trout Lake in the West Canada Lake Wilderness), the Red River, Cobblestone Creek, Mountain Lake Outlet, Horn Lake Outlet, Ice Cave Mountain Outlet, Benedict Brook, Muskrat Creek, Silver Run, Otter Brook, Twin Lakes Outlet, the headwaters of the North Branch of the Black River (beginning over the hill behind Horn Lake), the South Branch of the Moose River and the 675-acre (2.73 km2) Cedar River Flow, as well as Mitchell Ponds, Lost Ponds, Twin Lakes, Icehouse and Helldiver Ponds, Beaver Lake, Indian Lake (referred to as Little Indian Lake locally), Squaw Lake, Balsam Lake, Stink Lake, Mountain Lake, Monument Lake, Snyder Lake, and furthest in, Horn Lake. This is the area in which the Adirondack Guide, French Louie, ran many of his traplines.
Recreation
The Moose River Plains Wild Forest has miles of marked trails for hiking, skiing, mountain biking, horseback riding, and snowmobiling, along with many lakes and ponds for canoeing and kayaking. Hunting, fishing and primitive camping are permitted during designated seasons. Some trails and campsites have been improved to allow greater access for those with disabilities.[1]
Public access
This area is the largest block of remote lands in the Adirondacks readily accessible by motor vehicle. Entrances to the Plains are at the Limekiln Gate, near Inlet, and the Cedar River Gate, near Indian Lake. The gates are connected by Limekiln Lake-Cedar River Road, a 23-mile (37 km) unpaved road. It functions as a snowmobile route during winter.[1] In June the road comprises much of the course for the Black Fly Challenge, an annual cycle race.[2]
See also
References
- ^ a b c "Moose River Plains Complex". NYS Department of Environmental Conservation. Retrieved June 8, 2016.
- ^ "Course Map & Descriptions". 9 February 2010.