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Michael
I dont want to go camping when you have a specific place to set up, showers, electricity, ECT...
I want to go camping like on a trail that is rugged, is more than 10 miles and you will not meet alot of people.
1- what should i bring? and 2-I live in New York city. what place should i go to?
Answer
Harriman State Park is 45 mins outside NYC and is a good place to start. they have a few leanto`s if you dont want to carry a tent and there are plenty of areas to just pitch a tent. There are no amenities, so pack it in pack it out. You can go to EMS (theres one downtown) or Paragon (also downtown) and pick up the map set for Harriman ($20) There are trails there for everyone, from easy fire roads to trails where you have to scramble up rock and pass your pack up to the next person and then everything in between. If you want specifics feel free to email me for recommendations on spots.
Be sure to bring the 10 backpacking essentials, you`ll need them. (Just google it if you dont know what they are, its a laundry list of essential items) Bring a backpacking stove if you plan on boiling water for you meals or for drinking. I`d recommend bringing a water filter to pump your water from the streams and lakes. Nothing like having fresh cold water, rather than warm flat water that was just boiled. Then a tent or tarp to sleep under (I use a Hennessy Hammock- no need to worry about level ground, sticks, roots, rocks etc) Be sure to bring rain gear and warm clothing, the weather changes quick as you pass through valleys and over the ridges.
There is also the Delaware Water Gap and the Catskills not too far away either. The AT is pretty disappointing near NYC as it passes through peoples backyards and you can hear the highway traffic not too far off. My favorite nearby portion is the Delaware Water Gap to Port Jervis- about 62 miles. I think Harriman is the most suitable for you on one of your first "real backpacking" trips
I'm just curious but how old are you?
If you have any specific questions feel free to email me.
Harriman State Park is 45 mins outside NYC and is a good place to start. they have a few leanto`s if you dont want to carry a tent and there are plenty of areas to just pitch a tent. There are no amenities, so pack it in pack it out. You can go to EMS (theres one downtown) or Paragon (also downtown) and pick up the map set for Harriman ($20) There are trails there for everyone, from easy fire roads to trails where you have to scramble up rock and pass your pack up to the next person and then everything in between. If you want specifics feel free to email me for recommendations on spots.
Be sure to bring the 10 backpacking essentials, you`ll need them. (Just google it if you dont know what they are, its a laundry list of essential items) Bring a backpacking stove if you plan on boiling water for you meals or for drinking. I`d recommend bringing a water filter to pump your water from the streams and lakes. Nothing like having fresh cold water, rather than warm flat water that was just boiled. Then a tent or tarp to sleep under (I use a Hennessy Hammock- no need to worry about level ground, sticks, roots, rocks etc) Be sure to bring rain gear and warm clothing, the weather changes quick as you pass through valleys and over the ridges.
There is also the Delaware Water Gap and the Catskills not too far away either. The AT is pretty disappointing near NYC as it passes through peoples backyards and you can hear the highway traffic not too far off. My favorite nearby portion is the Delaware Water Gap to Port Jervis- about 62 miles. I think Harriman is the most suitable for you on one of your first "real backpacking" trips
I'm just curious but how old are you?
If you have any specific questions feel free to email me.
Any NYC transportation that will take me near a campsite?
hell0iamsy
Basically, a bunch of girls are trying to planning on a camping trip yet none of us have a car so I'm trying to find a NYC transportation (port authority bus/LIRR/NJ Transit) that'll take me a near a camping site.
Much appreciated! Thanks
Answer
You could take Metro North up to Suffern, etc http://www.nynjtc.org/park/harriman-bear-mountain-state-park
Or you could take the LIRR out to the Fire Island ferries and ferry over or take the LIRR out to Mastic and take a cab down to either the Fire Island Wilderness or Smith Point Park. The Fire Island Otis Pike Wilderness is excellent but there are no campgrounds, you will be backpacking. Smith Point Park has a campground and there are camp grounds on Fire Island.
http://www.nps.gov/fiis/planyourvisit/publictransportation.htm
http://www.nps.gov/fiis/planyourvisit/camping.htm
http://www.nps.gov/fiis/planyourvisit/wilderness-camping.htm
http://www.nps.gov/fiis/planyourvisit/smith-point-county-park.htm
You could take Metro North up to Suffern, etc http://www.nynjtc.org/park/harriman-bear-mountain-state-park
Or you could take the LIRR out to the Fire Island ferries and ferry over or take the LIRR out to Mastic and take a cab down to either the Fire Island Wilderness or Smith Point Park. The Fire Island Otis Pike Wilderness is excellent but there are no campgrounds, you will be backpacking. Smith Point Park has a campground and there are camp grounds on Fire Island.
http://www.nps.gov/fiis/planyourvisit/publictransportation.htm
http://www.nps.gov/fiis/planyourvisit/camping.htm
http://www.nps.gov/fiis/planyourvisit/wilderness-camping.htm
http://www.nps.gov/fiis/planyourvisit/smith-point-county-park.htm
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