Andy Arthur.
Moose River Plains
on September 3, 2010.
Moose River Plains is a 50,000 acre state recreation area parcel between the West Canadian Creek Wilderness and Blue Ridge Wilderness. It has 150 road-side campsites (some set as far as mile off the road), along a 40 mile rough dirt roads, along with many beautiful lakes and mountains surrounding it. These are the pictures I took on that particular Friday in September.
Related Fodder: A Rainy Day at Cedar River Flow, July 23, Camping at Cedar River Flow, August 12, Cedar River Flow, July 21, Kayaking Cedar River Flow, August 2010, Wakely Mountain Firetower.
Related Maps: Moose River Plains.
Related Photos: Moose River Plains.
... locations of photos are estimates that were done using heads-up digitizing.
Campsite 2. I arrived quite late to Moose River Plains on Thursday night, after not getting out of work until well after 5:30 PM. So it was a dark drive up. I did not want to camp at Cedar River Flow, so I drove up the Moose River Plains Road, but it was so dark and late, I decided to get crpa one of the first sites I saw.
Moose River Plains on September 3, 2010.
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/200 sec, Aperature: f/2.8, ISO 400, Focal Length: 38mm.
Campsite 2 Closer Up. This is campsite two, with the picnic table and fire pit. The outhouse is across the road, and shared between several sites. I didn't find it until I had already dug a cat hole for taking a shit, and burning the toilet paper. The campsite is abutted by the Silver Run (creek).
Moose River Plains on September 3, 2010.
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/160 sec, Aperature: f/2.8, ISO 400, Focal Length: 38mm.
Silver Run. This is the Silver Run (creek), along Campsite 2. It's nice that there is a water source so close to the campsite.
Moose River Plains on September 3, 2010.
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/100 sec, Aperature: f/2.8, ISO 400, EV -1/3, Focal Length: 38mm.
Moose River Bridge. Driving around looking for a campsite, I stopped and grabbed another picture of the Moose River bridge on Otter Creek Road.
Moose River Plains on September 3, 2010.
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/1600 sec, Aperature: f/5.6, ISO 400, EV -1/3, Focal Length: 38mm.
Under Moose River Bridge. This is a rather nice little swimming area under the bridge, always real pretty section of the Moose River.
Moose River Plains on September 3, 2010.
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/500 sec, Aperature: f/5.6, ISO 400, EV -1/3, Focal Length: 38mm.
North from Bridge. This is the Moose River Bridge, looking from the swimming area below the bridge. I thought about paddling East up the River, but it was too cold, and it looked like I would have to get wet from carrying it over places that where too shallow.
Moose River Plains on September 3, 2010.
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/500 sec, Aperature: f/5.6, ISO 400, EV -1/3, Focal Length: 38mm.
Camping at Campsite 57. When I went up to Moose River Plains, on Friday morning, I sought a site up in Sandy Plains, far off the road so I could have one with lots of peace and quiet.
Moose River Plains on September 3, 2010.
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/640 sec, Aperature: f/4.0, ISO 400, EV -1/3, Focal Length: 38mm.
Total Privacy. The site I found for camping offered total privacy. I was far off the road, I could change without hiding in the truck, take a shower, buck naked. This made me happy. Being nude is fun.
Moose River Plains on September 3, 2010.
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/1250 sec, Aperature: f/5.6, ISO 400, EV -1/3, Focal Length: 38mm.
Firepit and Table. This is the fire pit, camping gear box, water bottles, picnic table, and most importantly, the cooler filled with ice and beer.
Moose River Plains on September 3, 2010.
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/1000 sec, Aperature: f/2.8, ISO 400, EV -1/3, Focal Length: 38mm.
Hazy Day Paddling. Across the Cedar River Flow. The water would only get more choppy as the day went on.
Moose River Plains on September 3, 2010.
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/1600 sec, Aperature: f/6.3, ISO 80, EV -1/3, Focal Length: 51mm.
Heading Towards Sturges Hill. On the Cedar River Flow.
Moose River Plains on September 3, 2010.
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/1000 sec, Aperature: f/5.6, ISO 80, EV -1/3, Focal Length: 38mm.
Island. In the middle of the Cedar River Flow as you pass the entrance of the Payne Brook.
Moose River Plains on September 3, 2010.
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/640 sec, Aperature: f/4.5, ISO 80, EV -1/3, Focal Length: 64mm.
Along Cedar Flow. The low hills on the stormy day.
Moose River Plains on September 3, 2010.
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/640 sec, Aperature: f/5.6, ISO 80, EV -1/3, Focal Length: 48mm.
Around the Bend. Passing the entrance of Payne Brook and Island.
Moose River Plains on September 3, 2010.
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/1000 sec, Aperature: f/4.5, ISO 80, EV -1/3, Focal Length: 64mm.
Choppy Waters. There where some white caps and 6-8 inch waves.
Moose River Plains on September 3, 2010.
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/800 sec, Aperature: f/3.2, ISO 80, Focal Length: 117mm.
Pillsbury Mountain. Across the lake, looking south west towards Pillsbury.
Moose River Plains on September 3, 2010.
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/640 sec, Aperature: f/6.3, ISO 80, Focal Length: 117mm.
Island. On Cedar River Flow.
Moose River Plains on September 3, 2010.
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/640 sec, Aperature: f/6.3, ISO 80, Focal Length: 139mm.
Parking the Kayak. In a shallower area, protected from the choppy waters of Cedar River Flow on this rather stormy day.
Moose River Plains on September 3, 2010.
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/800 sec, Aperature: f/5.6, ISO 80, Focal Length: 38mm.
Choppy Waters. Looking south across the flow. It was so rough, and I dare not go out in this more open part of the bay.
Moose River Plains on September 3, 2010.
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/800 sec, Aperature: f/4.5, ISO 80, Focal Length: 139mm.
Parked at the Island. Getting out and walking around cedar River Flow.
Moose River Plains on September 3, 2010.
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/1000 sec, Aperature: f/2.8, ISO 80, Focal Length: 38mm.
Trees Along Flow. Paddling along the Cedar River Flow.
Moose River Plains on September 3, 2010.
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/800 sec, Aperature: f/4.0, ISO 80, Focal Length: 38mm.
Sugar Loaf Mountain. Looking North-East towards Wakely Dam, which is not visible from here.
Moose River Plains on September 3, 2010.
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/500 sec, Aperature: f/3.7, ISO 80, Focal Length: 380mm.
Hitting Wave. From the very windy conditions of today.
Moose River Plains on September 3, 2010.
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/800 sec, Aperature: f/4.5, ISO 80, Focal Length: 69mm.
Feet of the Deck. Up on the kayak, as I paddle around and enjoy the nice weather.
Moose River Plains on September 3, 2010.
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/640 sec, Aperature: f/5.6, ISO 80, Focal Length: 38mm.
Campsite 2. I camped down along the Silver Brook the first night at Moose River Plains.
Moose River Plains on September 3, 2010.
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/160 sec, Aperature: f/2.8, ISO 400, Focal Length: 38mm.
Campsite 2 from the Road. Looking off Moose River Plains Road at Campsite 2 down along the Silver Brook.
Moose River Plains on September 3, 2010.
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/200 sec, Aperature: f/2.8, ISO 400, Focal Length: 38mm.
Moose River Bridge. Along Otter Brook Road, is one of the most famous views in the Plains.
Moose River Plains on September 3, 2010.
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/1600 sec, Aperature: f/5.6, ISO 400, EV -1/3, Focal Length: 38mm.
Paddling Around Payne Brook. This is the Payne Brook, the part you can paddle in prior to entering the Cedar River Flow.
Moose River Plains on September 3, 2010.
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/640 sec, Aperature: f/4.5, ISO 80, Focal Length: 238mm.
Floating Into a Rock. As I paddle around the Cedar River Flow, with my feet on the deck of the kayak.
Moose River Plains on September 3, 2010.
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/1000 sec, Aperature: f/4.0, ISO 80, Focal Length: 38mm.
RV at Cedar River Flow Campsite 8. This is the serious threat to the environment the crazy environmentalists are talking about as being such a threat to the park. I don't understand why this camping area must be closed -- many people enjoy kayaking and exploring this area, including myself.
Moose River Plains on September 3, 2010.
Kodak Z7590 Zoom Digital Camera, Exposure: 1/400 sec, Aperature: f/3.7, ISO 140, Focal Length: 380mm.
“The policy of the state shall be to conserve and protect its natural resources and scenic beauty and encourage the development and improvement of its agricultural lands for the production of food and other agricultural products.”
— Article 14, Section 4 NY State Constitution