Old Forge/Inlet Travel Information
The Enchanted Forest Water Safari is the biggest water theme park
in New York and certainly Old Forge’s biggest attraction, but it’s not
the only reason to visit Old Forge. After whipping down the
Killermanjaro water slide and banging around on the bumper cars,
you’ll want to look over the famous art center. If you don’t mind
venturing a little further out, there’s a Bald Mountain to hike and a
number of very popular canoe trips. Inlet, a very small village
on the shores of Fourth Lake, is a little farther north on Route 28.
Like Old Forge, this is a prime place for water sports. Like
white-water rafting? You’ll love the 17-mile Hudson River Gorge, but
take note. It’s a very rough ride in the spring (rated Class IV and
V), but gentler in the summer (Class III) when the water levels are
dam-controlled. If you’re not an experienced rafter or taking your
family, summer may be the time to go. This is just one of the many
water-routes you can explore and water sports are also just one facet
of Inlet. Be sure to explore other outdoor sports . . . from swimming
to hiking to skiing, you’ll find a way to do it in Inlet. Old Forge
and Inlet are largely defined by the outdoor life. If you’re more
interested in open sky and fast waters than museums, or just want a
change of pace, they’re certainly worth checking out. Old
Forge is 136 miles north of Albany and 102 miles from Syracuse. Inlet
is about 10 miles northeast of Old Forge. For more information on Old
Forge and Inlet, look at the navigational bar on the left-hand side.
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