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2008-10-08 Hiking/Backpacking/Camping - Thru Hiker Jim Murray: It's not really on a street -- it's a dirt road. And even though the Thru Hikers' Companion says that there's a separate trail, I didn't see one, so I think the dirt road was probably Goldsmith Road....
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2008-10-07 Hiking/Backpacking/Camping - Bear Mountain Hikes: First, get the NY-NJ Trail Conference map set for the area. If the contour lines are close together, the trail will be steep and difficult. If they are far apart, the trail will be easier (but not necessarily...
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2008-10-06 Hiking/Backpacking/Camping - Solo overnight hikes, public transportation: It's actually easier to list all the shelters with reliable water sources -- some are closer than others to 17, but you can always add distance by adding a loop trail or something. Fingerboard: On AT/RD...
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2008-10-02 Hiking/Backpacking/Camping - Solo overnight hikes, public transportation: Public transportation: You can take Short Line buses to the Bear Mountain Inn and start your hike from there (but you'll be more likely to face crowds), or you can take Short Line buses that will drop...
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2008-09-30 Hiking/Backpacking/Camping - parking at silvermine lake: Last time I checked the signs, overnight parking at Silvermine Lake was not permitted; however, I have heard of folks parking there overnight without getting ticketed. To make sure, you should give the...
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