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Town in New York, United States
Photo: Daniel Tripp, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons
The tiny Adirondack town of Keene or Keene Valley, with a population of only 1,100, provides an array of services for campers and travelers, including food, lodging, and outdoor equipment. Keene thrives as a tourist and summer community. Many full-time residents, and most seasonal residents, take a strong interest in the surrounding valley and nearby Adirondack Park, with its great natural environment.
Cheap, yummy food. The walls have some pictures showing what the town of Keene used to look like.
Bed & breakfast and restaurant.
Bed & breakfast with a common area.
Small bed and breakfast just outside town, very close to hiking trails. Excellent breakfasts.
Great selection of climbing and backpacking equipment. The staff are great people to ask for advice about local conditions. Numerous advertisements for local guide services can also be found at the store.
By bus
A Trailways bus travels from New York's Port Authority, arriving every day at the Noonmark Diner.
By train
The nearest railway station is in Westport, 20 miles to the east, which is served by Amtrak and its once-daily Adirondack train between New York City and Montreal.
Most trail heads can be reached by any working car, but a few of the back roads require a four wheel drive vehicle with an appropriately skilled driver. Hiking trails are everywhere, so walking is a very viable option.
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