Adirondack Fall Foliage Car Camping and Hiking at Eaton Lake

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Fall in the Adirondacks is always spectacular! Come join us for a weekend of camping and hiking.

Hikes in the area are typically 5 miles and up, suitable for intermediate and advanced hikers. See Andre's AllTrails list of nearby hikes. There are several great lookout towers in the area that provide 360 views and the high peaks are always an option. I've found doing a couple of short hikes in different areas maximizes the foliage viewing.

Contact Andre with any questions about this meetup.

A couple of important notes:

1. Hikes are member-organized. Everyone is expected to be able to read a map, follow a trail, and choose hike within their fitness and ability. Depending on the attendees, we might split into two or more hikes. Do not count on someone more experienced or skilled than yourself to lead you.
2. Message Andre to confirm your RSVP and arrange payment. (You don't have a spot at the campsite until you've paid for it and confirmed with Andre.)

-Andre

Logistics:

• Camping Location: Car-camping at the Eaton Lake campground with showers, toilets, BBQs, picnic tables, and canoe rentals. Max two tents and two cars per campsite.
• Food: BYO food and snacks. There is a Stewarts Gas & Convenience store in the nearby town of Long Lake, and a few restaurants in the area, but plan on bringing your food for the weekend. Backpacker instant meals are a great dinner option.
• Cost: $30 per person for two nights of camping, paid to Andre
• Car & Tent Pooling: Please use the comment section to organize carpooling and tent sharing, especially if you are driving from the city. Passengers should chip in for gas and tolls.

Schedule:

• Friday: Leave as early in the afternoon as you can. It is 5-6 hours to the campground from NYC. Please try to arrive by 10 pm out of courtesy to other campers.
• Saturday: We'll rise early for our various hikes, BYO dinner at the campsite around a bonfire.
• Sunday: Generally a short hike before hitting the road in the afternoon.

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Camping Gear:

• Tent, or space in someone's tent
• Sleeping pad and sleeping bag suitable for the low 30s at night
• Stove, pots, and pan (check about sharing)
• Personal plate/spoon/cup, etc; toiletries; towel and flip-flops for the shower; swimsuit (for the brave)

Hiking Gear:

• Standard day hiking gear: Waterproof boots suggested (trail shoes are not recommended in the ADKs), non-cotton clothing, sunscreen, bug spray, sunhat, sunglasses, rain gear, hiking poles
• Added insulting layers to account for unpredictable fall mountain weather
• Maps of the region: National Geographic Adirondack High Peaks & National Geographic Northville, Raquette Lake
• GPS app with offline maps: There are no free apps with offline maps. Avenza Maps App is free and many area maps in Avenza's in-app map store are also free, but area maps are usually a <$10 one-time purchase; I recommend CalTopo ($20/yr) which is an excellent general purpose GPS program. (AllTrails $36/yr is fine for specific hikes, but not really a general purpose GPS. GaiaGPS keeps raising their price.)

Weather: Average hi/low: 70s/40s, might be in the 30s. The weather above the tree line is always worse, so bring a good shell and a warm extra layer. Mountain weather is often unpredictable, so plan accordingly.

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