LOCALadk Magazine

LOCALadk | Good Reads The route's wildness can be assessed by the public land it traverses. Five wilderness areas and eight wild forests mark the most primitive sections, while all of the route lies within the largest forest preserve in the contiguous United States. During a Trans Adirondack Route traverse, you'll hike through prime moose habitat, past the haunts of old-time hermits, and under virgin timber. Primarily a lowland route, the path hops from lake to lake and meanders down scenic river valleys. Overall, the Trans Adirondack Route uses approximately 160 miles of trails, 65 miles of roads, and ten miles of trackless woods to get from one end of the park to the other. Yet it encounters only three small settlements. Five life zones, scores of picturesque campsites, more than fifty bodies of water, and hundreds of streams and mountains are passed along the way. The route is designed for long-distance hikers seeking an extended walk on the wild side, though most sections can be covered via a series of day hikes. The Adirondacks make for a great long-distance venue, they are a big place, and, fittingly, the route is a big adventure. The Trans Adirondack Route is managed and promoted by Friends of the Trans Adirondack Route, a petit grassroots organization that prides itself on its authenticity and offers maps, books, and other route merchandise. Our straightforwardness is reflected in our mission statement: "The mission of Friends of the Trans Adirondack Route is to promote responsible use of the Trans Adirondack Route and the Adirondack Mountains as a whole. We offer an immersion experience in the East's greatest remaining wilderness, free from the confines of techno-industrial society." visit the town of Inlet ect Perf ack ond Adir arm Ch on Fourth Lake Don't Miss! Frozen Fire & Lights February 22nd Adirondack Ice Bowl www.adirondackicebowl.com January 24th - 26th Another great read in the Adirondacks is LOCALadk Magazine! You can pick up a copy for free by visiting our advertisers and many other locations throughout the park. You can also support LOCALadk and guarantee youself a copy (they go fast!) by purchasing an annual subscription for $25 visit LOCALadk.com a kes ! Ma gift or mail: at LOCALadk Magazine gre PO Box 91 Ray Brook, NY 12946 54 LOCALadk Magazine Fall into Winter 2013 InletNY.com 866-GO INLET UTH A ENTIC A DI RON DAC K no...fast food no...chain hotels no...attitude So nice! Come visit our hamlets for the kind of experience that connects you to local people, family owned businesses and a way of life based on 150 years of history and tradition Indian Lake Sabael Blue Mt. Lake www.indian-lake.com 518-648-5828

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