OK Slip Falls

A place to discuss waterfalls. Including the parks that house them and the hikes to get to them.

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Oh, yes, that would be the most direct route, if the Northern Frontier camp, who leases that section of land, would let you use their road. They even have hiking trails right to the top of the falls. When we hiked up the river, there were people from the camp fishing at the mouth of the stream and they told us in no uncertain terms to get out. Not that the numerous posted signs were any clue :oops:

The thing is, my canoe guide for that area says to stop there and go up to look at the falls, so I figured it was OK to hike up, but no way. Could be the canoe guide trip assumes you're going to be going when the camp is not being used, which I think is only July & August. Now that the Nature Conservancy owns the land, it may be different, and I do know certain people have been in there, but general public access is not allowed yet. They took the road in, then took a side wood road that's not on the map, but runs to the right toward the top of the falls, so you can view it from across the gorge.
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Well, for what it's worth, I signed it. Hopefully something will come of it. As I said above, this "vocal minority" are people who have rented land and built hunting cabins on the old Finch land. They want to keep their exclusive access to this land all to themselves.
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Then the water would drop into a small chasm and not flow over the main part of the rock that create the falls. I can only assume that these small dams were added during construction of the power plant and are there solely to enhance the aesthetic beauty of the falls. -FXDD Reviews
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Acquisition of Former Finch Pruyn Lands
Largest Addition to the State Forest Preserve in 117 Years

http://www.dec.ny.gov/lands/42077.html

These unique assets include:
Essex Chain of Lakes and Hudson River: With 11 lakes and ponds interconnected or within portaging distance of each other, the Essex Chain will provide a seven-mile canoe route, and a much anticipated paddling experience within easy reach of the traveling public. A long history of fish stocking that includes brook trout and landlocked salmon will provide outstanding fishing. A 5-mile stretch of the Hudson River runs along the east side of the Essex Chain Parcel, completing an uninterrupted, "forever wild" stretch of river over 20 miles in length. The river provides a premier opportunity for day rafting, canoeing, kayaking, fishing and overnight river trips. Along with the area including the Cedar River, which runs through the southern portion of the Essex Chain Tract, and a portion of the popular Indian River, a new Wild Rivers Area encompassing the wildest and among the most scenic stretches of the Hudson River will be created. The area continues for nearly 15 miles down the Hudson Gorge, past the OK Slip Falls, one of the most spectacular waterfalls in the Adirondack Park, and part of a 2,800-acre property that will be made available to the public for hiking and other outdoor activities. This magnificent stretch of the Hudson River will become an incredible destination for visitors seeking this unique and limited wild rivers experience, bringing people to the communities of Indian Lake, Blue Mountain Lake, Long Lake, Newcomb and Minerva to seek accommodations and supplies.

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So when will it become public. The car is running and the cooler is full!
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My sources tell me 2013, with access to the public on October 1, 2013. Group Outing?
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