Lewis County

Lewis County is a county located in the U.S. state of New York. As of the 2010 census, the population was 27,087.[1] It is named after Morgan Lewis, the Governor of New York when the county was established. Its county seat is Lowville.

Lewis County is located in northwestern New York State, slightly east of due north from Syracuse. The eastern part of the county is in the Adirondack Park. A good portion of the Tug Hill Plateau is in the western part of the county. The county is home to the Black River Valley.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lewis_County,_New_York

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A Black River Feeder Canal Trail – Black River Valley / Tug Hill Trip Seems Intriguing 🚵🏻

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I’m becoming increasingly intrigued by the prospect of riding the Black River Feeder Canal Trail. While not the lengthiest bike path, I have a preference for tackling slightly more rugged dirt and gravel trails on my mountain bike. It’s been quite a while since I last explored the Tug Hill – Black River Valley region.

Pairing this adventure with a camping experience at Otter Creek State Forest seems enticing. This combination would afford me the opportunity to engage in a series of exhilarating mountain biking sessions along the Otter Creek Horse Trails. These trails predominantly consist of sand and dirt, making them ideal for mountain biking due to their minimal presence of roots, sizeable rocks, and steep inclines. An additional advantage of Otter Creek is its camping policy, allowing stays from Thursday morning through Tuesday morning without necessitating a permit for stays under three nights.

Considering all these factors, embarking on this adventure in the autumn, perhaps in mid to late September, holds significant promise.

Campsite 10 on Smith Road

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Here it is. No facilities, but there is a stone fire pit, and a nice big grassy campsite. They regularly mow these campsites to keep them from reverting back to woods.

Tuesday June 28, 2011 — Smith Road