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Interstate 87: The Adirondack NorthwayAdirondackNorthway.net : AdkI87.comThe Fastest Site of NYRoutes.com from February, 2005 From US 20 in Albany, NY to Quebec, Canada Also, the Adk High Peaks and Lakes Placid & Champlain |
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Next Towns North: Elizabethtown Next Town West: Lake Placid Last Town South: Schroon Lake Mt. Marcy Topo Map 1/2 Scale Keene Valley Topographic Map, 1 Meg Download |
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Keene and Keene Valley are home to the High Peaks region, where the highest mountains in New York State are located (Marcy, Giant, Big Slide, Wolf Jaw, etc), along with the best scenery and best drive too. It is a mecca to hundred of thousands of hikers, backpackers, rustic campers, ice climbers and snowshoers from all over the USA. You don't have to rough it to stay there, but there are no large scale hotels or development either. There are plenty of accomodations, mainly cottages and cabins. There is enough services available locally for the basics and Lake Placid to the west has a little more, especially in dining and party venues. But even drivng through and spending a few hours along the many roadside parking areas and trailheads is a treat. |
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 Saint Huberts Section of NY 73 |
 View from Cemetery at Junction of NY 9N south & NY 73 |
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 Looking towards NY 73 from Baxter Mountain |
If you turn south, or uphill, at the junction of NY 9N south, between Keene and Keene Valley, you head towards Elizabethtown. The big hill is Baxter Mountain. For about 4 miles either side of the hill on NY 9N south, there is not only a lot of state land but some good places to car camp or RV it. The road is cleared back quite a ways and the old road is nearby. There are a lot of cut outs off the road for building lots that are still empty too. Usually, no one is going to pitch a fit over a quick night of camping on private property, as long as you are clean and respectful. But some of them are posted No Tresspassing, so avoid them. | |
Useful Links
Town of Keene Website
Lake Placid/Essex County Convention and Visitors Bureau
| Essex County 518 Area Code | Keene: 12942 Zip, Keene Valley: 12943 Zip |
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The Mountaineer of Keene ValleyPurveyors of Fine Outdoor and Mountaineering Equipment Since 1975Webmeister recommended, they're pro! NY 73, Keene Valley, in the High Peaks Phone: 518-576-2281 | |
Keene Valley Lodge Bed & Breakfastformerly the High Peaks Inn: Just 15 minutes from Lake PlacidNY 73, PO Box 701, Keene Valley, NY 12943, in town center Catering to the backpackers, mountain/ice climbers, xc skiers, and lovers of the High Peaks Open year round, private baths available Best homemade breakfast! Great common room with massive stone fireplace & library Innkeepers: George and Laurie Daniels Phone: 518-576-2003; email |
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