Moose River Plains

Spanning Herkimer and Hamilton Counties, the Moose River Plains Wild Forest offers an array of activities, including camping, hiking, mountain biking, fishing, hunting, and canoeing. Free campsites are accessible from late May to December’s end. Winter highlights snowmobiling along the Limekiln Lake-Cedar River Road linking Inlet and Indian Lake. Must-visit spots encompass Cedar River Flow, Moose-spotting at Helldiver Pond, scenic Wakely Mountain with its firetower, as well as numerous smaller ponds and lesser-known trails. This diverse landscape caters to a range of outdoor pursuits, making it a year-round destination for nature enthusiasts and adventurers.

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APA seeks comment on Moose River Plains amendment

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APA seeks comment on Moose River Plains amendment

Among other things, the amendment would incorporate proposals identified by the International Mountain Bike Association as part of a comprehensive mountain bike trail plan prepared for the Department of Environmental Conservation. Specifically, it would expand opportunities for single-track riding in the Moose River Plains area; concentrate bicycling to specific areas and monitor the level of use; expand bicycling adjacent to highly visited areas such as DEC’s Eighth Lake Campground and Great Camp Sagamore; and connect the trail system to nearby towns and communities.

It would also provide additional recreational opportunities for persons with disabilities. Specifically, the plan calls for modifying the Eighth Lake Canoe Carry/Mike Norris Trail and the Eighth Lake lean-to and related facilities for persons with disabilities. The state would also construct a universal access trail and picnic area east of the new Route 28 parking area.

Columbus Day Weekend at Moose River Plains

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If you own a 4×4 pickup truck or have tire chains, this might be a good weekend to head up to Moose River Plains, as you might still spot some color as autumn is coming quite late this year. It looks like there should be some mild and quite nice weather up in the plains in this weekend …

  • Saturday will have a chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high of 65 degrees at 3pm. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
  • Saturday night will have a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low of 47 degrees at 6am. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
  • Sunday will have a chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high of 54 degrees at 2pm. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
  • Sunday night will be partly cloudy, with a low of 37 degrees at 6am.
  • Columbus Day will be mostly sunny, with a high of 48 degrees at 2pm.