“Spectacular scenery unlike any
other in the Northeast.”
| Forest Industrial Exhibit Hall |
| Peter Waters Mohawk Burial Marker |
| Old Forge Library |
| George T. Hiltebrant Recreation Center |
| Northern Forest Canoe Trail Western Terminus and Kiosk |
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Moose River
Central Adirondack Trail, State Rt. 28, near Old Forge in Herkimer County
Whitewater rafters, kayakers, and canoeists all take advantage of the Moose River’s high gradient as it drops out of the mountains for quality recreation.
| Closest Community: | |
| Nearby Communities: | Thendara |
| Closest Byway: | Central Adirondack Trail |
| Distance from Byway: | on |
| Closest Route #: | State Rt. 28 |
| Months Occurring: | may, june, july, august and september |
| Best Season: | spring |
| Best Time: | high water in the spring is most thrilling |
| Indoors or Outdoors: | outdoor |
| Admission Fee: | no |
| Latitude: | 43.6122789117 |
| Longitude: | -75.1024532318 |
| How to Find: | The trailhead is located in the town of McKeever, about 10 miles southwest from Old Forge on NY 28 (where it crosses the Moose River). |
| URL: | Moose River website |