NY Route 28N: Roosevelt-Marcy Trail: Newcomb & Tahawus

Newcomb is the source of the Hudson River*, according to the signs, and is a popular destination. At the old National Lead Mine Works, at Tahawus, off CR 25, first iron, then titanium was mined till the mine shut down in the 1980's. You can access the Marcy High Peak Trails through Indian Pass from the trailhead at the old NL Mine Works. The town provides lots of access to the Hudson River and it's claimed that it's source is Newcomb Lake. You can access the Santanoni Range from the center of town north off of Owens Road, but permits are required for camping. There is a 45mph speed limit for 4.5 miles through the center of the town on NY 28N. North of the road is Rich and Harris Lake. There is a state campground on the east side of Harris Lake. West of the town is the Huntington Wildlife Forest, part of SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry, which is open for day use but no camping or hunting. There are two access points for visitors there: Goodnow Mountain & Rich Lake boat access, non motorized craft only! The town has a good set of parks, including a complete free beach on Harris Lake, fitness trail and boat launch.

Camp Santanoni

The road is very good through the Town of Newcomb, with lot's of straight aways and passing zones, but mind the 45 mph zone through the town center. That zone is almost 5 miles long. The real problem area on NY 28 N is west of Newcomb on the way to Long Lake. The Essex County half is horrid and bumpy but the Hamilton County, Long Lake half is actually really good as of the Spring of 2014.

NY 28N East of Newcomb

NY 28N West of Newcomb Nice Moving Shot with the Camera over the Steering Wheel

Participating Establishments

Newcomb: 12852 Tahawus: 12879 Zip	518 Area Code
	Blue Ridge Falls Campsites 3493 Blue Ridge Road, CR 84, North Hudson, NY 12855 Two miles west of Exit 29 of I-87. Close to Schroon Lake Trailer Storage, Wi-Fi Wireless broadband, Camping RV Supplies, pool, basketball court, tent sites Phone: 518-532-7863
W.J. Mueller & Sons, Inc. Adirondack Towing & Recovery Off of Exit 26 in Pottersville on Natural Stone Bridge Road & Hardscrabble Road in Olmstedville Towing and Recovery, all vehicles on or off the Northway in the Warren-Essex Counties region Welding, logging equipment, heavy truck repair We come ready to fix or tow anything, even in the woods! Phone: 518-494-4486, Pager: 574-0053 Cell (518) 222 - 9144,
Adirondack Buffalo Company 3187 Blue Ridge Road, CR 84, North Hudson, New York 12855. About 3 miles west of Exit 29 Owned and operated by Dorreen and Steve Ossenkop. The farm is home to a herd of about forty American bison or buffalo. Open from May into October. Gift shop has bison products, fresh produce, baked goods and souvenirs. 518-532-9466  Email Us