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The crossing is 3.2 miles north of the point where Route 55 diverges west from Route 22 and an equal distance south of the Harlem Valley-Wingdale railroad station. There are signs marking the AT crossing as well as signs for the paved parking areas. These are located on both sides of the highway just north of the crossing. These parking areas can clearly be seen on the satellite view of the attached map. GPS coordinates at the crossing: N41.5938 W -73.5870
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The official south end of Sectop 2 and north end of Section 3 is where the southbound trail meets NY 22. The marker indicates this point. The southbound trail (to Section 3) follows the highway south past a garden center to a dirt road on the right. The trail turns onto this. (See Mile 0.1). The street view to the south from the point of the marker shows the route along the highway. The northbound trail (to Section 2) goes east into the field. The street view to the east shows this. The parking area can be seen in the north view.Native Landscapes is a garden center that can be seen from intersection. They have drinks and some food and are AT friendly with passport stamp and sign-in book. In the other direction, not far, is Tony's Deli and they have all of the traditional deli fare and outdoor seats.06/22/17
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15-20 total
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The attached map is just a zoomed in and modified version of the map at Mile 0.0. The green arrow marks the AT train platform. The street view to the west shows the dirt road that the southbound trail follows from NY 22. Note that there is a small parking area on the south side of the dirt road where 2-3 cars might be parked. I saw one parked there. The platform is hidden behind the trees in the center of the picture. The northbound trail goes north along NY 22. Rotate the street view to the north.This really isn't a automobile access point, but rather one for people coming from New York City on Metro-North Railroad. The train stops at this small station only on weekends and holidays and only when there are people to drop-off or pick up. The station is really no more than a bench and a platform. (See pictures) 4/14/20
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Edward R. Murrow Memorial Park is 3.1 miles from the AT crossing. 2/7/2006
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There arw several ways to reach this point but I know the following works.
See directions to the trail crossing of NY Route 22 (mile 0.0). 0.8 miles south of this on Route 22, River Road goes west. There is currently a Citgo station at the intersection. Follow River Road. There are several bends in the route. In 0.8 miles a T intersection with County Route 20 is reached. Go right (north) for 1.6 miles to the trail crossing. There is a huge oak tree (the Dover Oak) on the east side at the crossing. There is a parking pull-off that could fit 4-5 cars here.
Update: Sept. 2009--The Citgo Station is now defunct.
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The markers on the attached map indicate the trail crossing. Rotate the street view to the east to see the Dover Oak, the largest or maybe second largest oak tree on the AT. The northbound trail leaves just to the right of the tree. The view to the northwest shows the southbound trail. The view to the northeast shows the roadside parking. 4/14/20Edward R. Murrow Memorial Park is 3.1 miles from the AT crossing.
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Go 5 miles west of the intersection with Route 22 south of Pawling and then turn right on Old Route 55. This is about 0.1 miles east of the intersection of NY 292 and NY 55 and 0.2-0.3 miles west of the AT crossing of NY 55. After turning onto Old Route 55, the parking area is on the left in about 100 feet. It is an official Appalachian Trail parking lot complete with a bulletin board. The green arrow on the attached map indicates the parking area. Rotate the street view to the north to see the parking area.
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This access is not even mentioned in the current edition of the NY/NJ Appalachian Trail Guide. It is the old entrance road to the United Nuclear Facility when Nuclear Lake was part of their property. It is probably the easiest access to Nuclear Lake though I have not hiked it. Follow the road north. It is gated once a private residence is passed. From the map it appears to be about a mile to the intersection with the AT at the lake. The southbound trail goes left here, while the northbound trail continues straight ahead on the road. 08/10/09
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ATEditors @ rohland.org
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From the east: From the intersection of State Hwy 22 and State Hwy 55 in Pawling go 4.6 milies west on Hwy 55. Turn right on Old Rt 55.
From the west: From the intersection of State Hwy 216 and State Hwy 55 (there is a traffic light) go 1.7 miles east on Hwy 55. Turn left on Old Rt 55.
Go about 100 feet on Old Rt 55. The parking area is on the left. The green arrow on the attached map indicates the parking area. Rotate the street view to the north to see the parking area.
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There is no overnight parking allowed. This access is the old entrance road to the United Nulear Facility when Nuclear Lake was part of their property. It is the easiest access to Nuclear Lake. Follow the road north. It is gated once a private residene is passed. The road meets the AT 0.8 miles from the parking lot. The southbound trail goes left here, while the northbound trail continues straight ahead on the road. The parking lot was improved December 2019 01/26/20
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coxboys @ optonline.net
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A hiker parking area is on the north side of NY 55 5.5 miles west of the intersection with NY 22, 0.3 miles west of the intersection with NY 292 and 0.2 miles west of the actual trail crossing. It is 1.4 miles southeast of the intersection of NY 55 and NY 216.The lot is small and somewhat hard to see from the road. There is a business on the south side of the highway.GPS of lot: N41.5897 W73.6592
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A blue blazed spur trail goes north from the parking lot, meeting the AT in about 0.1 miles. The northbound AT goes straight ahead while the southbound AT goes right. To reach the actual southern end of Section 3 and the northern end of Section 4, walk down the highway shoulder 0.2 miles to the trail crossing (marked with a sign). North to Section 3 is left, south to Section 4 is right. 12/20/06 Updated 08/04/On the satellite view of the attached map, the parking area can be seen in the center of the picture. It is on the east side of the road across from the building. The marker indicates the entrance to the lot. The lot can also be seen in the street view to the north from this point. The spur trail leads northeast, meeting the AT just past the power line right-of-way. 01/30/08 Updated 08/03/18 Lot fills up quickly during prime peeper season. Consider old route 55 shoulder pull offs if lot is full.
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GPS of lot: N41.5897 W73.6592
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On the satellite view of the attached map, the parking area can be seen in the center of the picture. It is on the east side of the road across from the building. The marker indicates the entrance to the lot. The lot can also be seen in the street view to the north from this point. The spur trail leads northeast, meeting the AT just past the power line right-of-way. 01/30/08 Updated 08/03/18
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David Cullen
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The trail crossing of NY Route 55 is 5.3 miles west of the intersection with Route 22 south of Pawling and 0.1 miles west of the intersection with Route 292. It is 1.5 miles southeast of the intersection of NY 55 and NY 216.
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There is no parking at the trail crossing, I have picked people up here but I don't recommend it. A small parking lot is about 0.1 miles further west. (See mile 7.2). The marker on the attached map shows the location of the trail crossing.GPS: N41.58835 W73.65775 The west street view from this point shows the southbound trail while the north view shows the northbound trail. To reach the crossing most directly from the parking lot most directly walk east along the shoulder of the highway. The southbound AT (to Section 4) goes right (south). The northbound AT (to Section 3) goes left (north).12/20/06 Updated 08/04/18
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