2006 Garden Parking & Shuttle

HAYDK · 05-08-2006, 05:21 PM

2006 Garden Parking & Shuttle

Commencing Friday May 19th , the parking fee $5.00 US
($6.00 CAN) per day will be assessed for parking at the Garden Lot.

This daily fee will continue through the month of October.

An attendant will be at the Garden Lot from 1:00pm until
7:00pm on Fridays and from 7:00am until 7:00pm on Saturdays ,
Sundays and Holidays during this period.

The shuttle will operate from the Southwest corner of Marcy
Field , off Route 73 , when the Garden Parking is full , beginning
for Holiday Weekends in May, from 7:00am to 7:00 pm as follows:
Victoria Day Weekend May 20th,21st &22nd
Memorial Day Weekend May 27th,28th & 29th

********* THERE WILL BE NO SHUTTLE OPERATION IN JUNE ***

Operation will resume on Saturday July 1st , operating on
Saturdays , Sundays & Holidays.

October 22nd will be the last day of operation.

The shuttle will NORMALLY leave Marcy Field parking lot
every 1/2 hour and on the hour.

The Suttle fee remains $3.00 US ( $4.00 CAN ) per person
for a round trip.

This is the 8th year that the Town of Keene ( An adopt a
natural resource manager for the NYSDEC ) has run this program.
Thanks to the Town of Keene!!!

Happy Trails Tom

fvrwld · 06-26-2006, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by haydk

********* There Will Be No Shuttle Operation In June *********

We should have checked this before we headed up this past weekend

marzrw · 06-28-2006, 09:14 PM

I'm reading a book on Hiking the 46 Peaks and in some of the stories it mentions a bus from the Ausable Club to the hiking trails...This doesn't run for the public anymore, does it? My brother has had buses pass him on this road, maybe just for the guests?

Dick · 06-28-2006, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marzrw

I'm reading a book on Hiking the 46 Peaks and in some of the stories it mentions a bus from the Ausable Club to the hiking trails...This doesn't run for the public anymore, does it? My brother has had buses pass him on this road, maybe just for the guests?

It still runs, but only for members. I've ridden the bus a few times, back when it was allowed. It dropped you off just before the boat house, with a stop or two along the way. Very convenient, as that road walk gets old very fast, especially on the way back from a long hike. I seem to recall paying $6 to ride it before they closed it to the public. There used to be car parking much closer to the tennis courts as well. They elminated that, and now you must park down by the entrance near Roaring Brook Trail.

Dick

marzrw · 06-28-2006, 09:53 PM

Thanks for confirming my thoughts...When this guy first road the bus it was $1...When they raised it to $2 he had second thoughts about walking instead, when it went to $3 he was a bit older and gladly paid...

Dick, my brother estimates the hike in from the parking to the trails at about 2-3 miles.
What do you think?

It's tough to plan fishing trips and hiking trips too as my bride is now into both having done Cascade and Porter in May and catching her first flyrod trout last week...Such problems, there could be worse issues I know...

Dick · 06-28-2006, 10:25 PM

It depends upon which trail, but it's about 3 1/2 miles from the gate to the boathouse, plus the walk from the parking lot, and about 700 ft. elevation gain. I think I do remember paying $2 the first time I rode the bus. However, we've walked that road more times than I can count. It's not really all that bad, and you can certainly make good time, but a little hard on the feet after hiking mountains.

marzrw · 06-28-2006, 10:37 PM

Thanks Dick...Everyone always appreciates your experience and knowledge...

Boreal Chickadee · 06-28-2006, 10:56 PM

Marzw- The road walk isn't that bad. If I can do it, then your lovely bride can also. Yes, after covering a few peaks it can be a bit tiring on the way out, but it's downhill and for some reason my son and I tend to perk up on that road out. We're usually singing or talking by then and it goes quite quickly.

The hard part for you will be walking by members fishing in the stream, now that's a killer.

Jim Burnside's book is a good read

(my assumptions that is what you're reading?)

marzrw · 06-28-2006, 11:42 PM

Yes..You're right PB about the book and I'm sure about the walk and I'll have to walk by the fishermen with blinders on...Thanks!

fvrwld · 06-28-2006, 11:46 PM

Marzrw, as you walk up the road make sure to check out the pool abouve the dam. There are usually several trout there just lounging about. A real treat to just watch....and dream.

marzrw · 07-02-2006, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by fvrwld

Marzrw, as you walk up the road make sure to check out the pool abouve the dam. There are usually several trout there just lounging about. A real treat to just watch....and dream.

Yes, fvrwld, I have heard about these trout and have seen nice pics from my brother Sparky as he has passed the spot you are talking about...Oh, well, hiking is just as nice as fishing, sometimes better, hear that WB...

wildbrookies · 07-02-2006, 11:44 PM

Ahhhhhh....!!!! Humbug.....aint never seen a trout I can`t pursue...

Must be private stock anyway and taste like liver pellets..keep `em for the King....

05-08-2006, 05:21 PM	#1
HAYDK Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 32	2006 Garden Parking & Shuttle 2006 Garden Parking & Shuttle Commencing Friday May 19th , the parking fee $5.00 US ($6.00 CAN) per day will be assessed for parking at the Garden Lot. This daily fee will continue through the month of October. An attendant will be at the Garden Lot from 1:00pm until 7:00pm on Fridays and from 7:00am until 7:00pm on Saturdays , Sundays and Holidays during this period. The shuttle will operate from the Southwest corner of Marcy Field , off Route 73 , when the Garden Parking is full , beginning for Holiday Weekends in May, from 7:00am to 7:00 pm as follows: Victoria Day Weekend May 20th,21st &22nd Memorial Day Weekend May 27th,28th & 29th ******* THERE WILL BE NO SHUTTLE OPERATION IN JUNE * Operation will resume on Saturday July 1st , operating on Saturdays , Sundays & Holidays. October 22nd will be the last day of operation. The shuttle will NORMALLY leave Marcy Field parking lot every 1/2 hour and on the hour. The Suttle fee remains $3.00 US ( $4.00 CAN ) per person for a round trip. This is the 8th year that the Town of Keene ( An adopt a natural resource manager for the NYSDEC ) has run this program. Thanks to the Town of Keene!!! Happy Trails Tom __________________ We will either find a way , or make one. Hannibal (247-182 B.C.) Cartagiaian general

06-28-2006, 09:14 PM	#3
marzrw Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,458	I'm reading a book on Hiking the 46 Peaks and in some of the stories it mentions a bus from the Ausable Club to the hiking trails...This doesn't run for the public anymore, does it? My brother has had buses pass him on this road, maybe just for the guests? __________________ "The way I see it, you're hooked.Trout have you. Another soul lost." Elias Wonder, The Earth is Enough by Harry Middleton

06-28-2006, 09:53 PM	#5
marzrw Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,458	Thanks for confirming my thoughts...When this guy first road the bus it was $1...When they raised it to $2 he had second thoughts about walking instead, when it went to $3 he was a bit older and gladly paid... Dick, my brother estimates the hike in from the parking to the trails at about 2-3 miles. What do you think? It's tough to plan fishing trips and hiking trips too as my bride is now into both having done Cascade and Porter in May and catching her first flyrod trout last week...Such problems, there could be worse issues I know... __________________ "The way I see it, you're hooked.Trout have you. Another soul lost." Elias Wonder, The Earth is Enough by Harry Middleton

06-28-2006, 10:37 PM	#7
marzrw Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,458	Thanks Dick...Everyone always appreciates your experience and knowledge... __________________ "The way I see it, you're hooked.Trout have you. Another soul lost." Elias Wonder, The Earth is Enough by Harry Middleton

06-28-2006, 10:56 PM	#8
Boreal Chickadee Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 1,633	Marzw- The road walk isn't that bad. If I can do it, then your lovely bride can also. Yes, after covering a few peaks it can be a bit tiring on the way out, but it's downhill and for some reason my son and I tend to perk up on that road out. We're usually singing or talking by then and it goes quite quickly. The hard part for you will be walking by members fishing in the stream, now that's a killer. Jim Burnside's book is a good read (my assumptions that is what you're reading?) __________________ Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass. It's about learning to dance in the rain.

06-28-2006, 10:25 PM	#6
Dick somewhere out there... Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: avatar:Huckleberry Pt. Catskills Posts: 2,509	It depends upon which trail, but it's about 3 1/2 miles from the gate to the boathouse, plus the walk from the parking lot, and about 700 ft. elevation gain. I think I do remember paying $2 the first time I rode the bus. However, we've walked that road more times than I can count. It's not really all that bad, and you can certainly make good time, but a little hard on the feet after hiking mountains.

06-28-2006, 11:42 PM	#9
marzrw Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,458	Yes..You're right PB about the book and I'm sure about the walk and I'll have to walk by the fishermen with blinders on...Thanks! __________________ "The way I see it, you're hooked.Trout have you. Another soul lost." Elias Wonder, The Earth is Enough by Harry Middleton

06-28-2006, 11:46 PM	#10
fvrwld Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 1,873	Marzrw, as you walk up the road make sure to check out the pool abouve the dam. There are usually several trout there just lounging about. A real treat to just watch....and dream.

07-02-2006, 11:44 PM	#12
wildbrookies Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 1,525	Ahhhhhh....!!!! Humbug.....aint never seen a trout I can`t pursue... Must be private stock anyway and taste like liver pellets..keep `em for the King.... __________________ "Get your mind off trout,if you can.I know they`ve got you.I can see it. Every fraternity of sufferers knows its brothers.Trout hook men;men don`t hook trout.Better try and throw the hook while you can.By the time you`re a grown man there probably won`t be a pure trout healthy enough to fiddle with"... Quote from Emerson in the book "The Earth Is Enough"by Harry Middleton

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