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So I was studying the Greene County tax maps the other day (I know, fun, right?!) and I noticed that there appears to be DEP access from Beecher Road (which branches off from Schribner Hollow Road) all the way to the summit?! If so, this is huge, as I had previously thought that East Jewett was surrounded by private land and notoriously difficult to get permission to visit. Can anyone confirm?
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no, the DEP parcel does not extend to the summit. it is all private. Have you considered Public Access 100 highest?46/46 as of August 1st, 2014! -
NickUSA, I sent you a PM.Comment
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YanaLG - according to the tax maps, yes, it does. DEP owns multiple parcels in that area and they are not all listed on their interactive map page. The main parcel, which touches Beecher Rd, is 148.00-2-20. The summit is mostly within parcel 148.00-2-11. The SE portion of the large, flat summit also barely enters 148.00-2-10 and 148.00-3-1 which are both privately owned. The former two though are indeed owned by NYC DEP and are contiguous, so one can indeed walk legally on their land from Beecher Rd all the way to the summitOriginally posted by YanaLG View PostAttached FilesHigh peaks: 46/46
The other 56: 56/56
ADK 3Kers: 47/115
ADK 220ers: 1/3
Honorary ADK <3000ers: 83/239
My personal list of 460: 233/460Comment
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I go by NYNJ TC maps and the DEP maps. None of them show public access. Here is a screenshot of the TC maps and the interactive DEP map is available on their website.Originally posted by TBPDPTI View PostAttached Files46/46 as of August 1st, 2014!Comment
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I've seen the NYC DEP signs on Beecher Rd with my own eyes and they correspond to the official tax map boundary information as published by Greene County: https://gis.gcgovny.com/greenewebmap/High peaks: 46/46
The other 56: 56/56
ADK 3Kers: 47/115
ADK 220ers: 1/3
Honorary ADK <3000ers: 83/239
My personal list of 460: 233/460Comment
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Blowdown Gang, check your FB messages.
"The mountains are like a museum where the exhibits change every month" ...Ralph Ryndak, Catskill ExplorerComment
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Interesting, but remember that some DEP parcels do not have access, I await confirmation..Comment
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I'm aware of 2 DEP parcels that do not allow public access, wondering if this might be another one. Btw, does anyone know how to tell if land shown as DEP on a map is public access or not? The ones I've accessed have allowed the public access (sometimes by permit only, which I do have) as confirmed by the signage bordering the property.
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This pair definitely does allow access. (I wish I'd a picture to share thereof, but I didn't take one the last time I was hiking on that parcel.) There are indeed numerous DEP signs indicating the boundaries (as is their standard) with the standard hunting/hiking verbiage. There is also at least 1 sign that effectively indicates to be careful hunting due to the residential area/house presence. In fact, they also own some land on the N side of the street, further off to the west near the snowplow turnaround. I've seen hunters park there.
Blowdown Gang:
As to your question, yes! Go to their website (https://www.nyc.gov/site/dep/recreation/recreation.page) and bring up the interactive map. Clicking on a parcel provides recreational use allowance information.High peaks: 46/46
The other 56: 56/56
ADK 3Kers: 47/115
ADK 220ers: 1/3
Honorary ADK <3000ers: 83/239
My personal list of 460: 233/460Comment
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Knowing the Beecher , of Beecher rd.
, I am always suspect. But this is great news. I will be checking this out after hunting season. Thanks TBPDTI for bringing this to our attention. When this is field verified, the CPH will be updated.
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This is indeed good news. Has anyone here had experience with the hiking approach necessary to stay within public lands? It looks like there is a short but extremely steep section located approximately half way to the summit. Looking at the maps, I notice the lower western peak is DEC land, but like an island surrounded by private land. Odd. This lower peak can now be accessed via the DEP parcel, although care would be necessary to avoid private land.Comment
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Saw the new DEP signage at the end of the road spring of 2022, sent some emails to DEP to have them update their map, never heard back.Comment
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Yes! Back when I ascended E Jewett Peak, this was my approach. Went in, parked on the edge of the road where there was a good space, then hopped up and into the fray. I effectively went straight up. Several there are a number of old, crisscrossing logging roads. The whole hike is quite steep, and in true Catskill form has loose rocks all over the place. I recall noting that the descent was similar to the southern descent from Winnisook Lake Mtn (if you've climbed that one).Originally posted by maphiker View PostHigh peaks: 46/46
The other 56: 56/56
ADK 3Kers: 47/115
ADK 220ers: 1/3
Honorary ADK <3000ers: 83/239
My personal list of 460: 233/460Comment
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Giving this thread a bump. Any "official" field verification out there? The CPH page still doesn't show East Jewett Peak. I know these things can take time...Originally posted by mudhook View PostKnowing the Beecher , of Beecher rd., I am always suspect. But this is great news. I will be checking this out after hunting season. Thanks TBPDTI for bringing this to our attention. When this is field verified, the CPH will be updated.From every mountainside, let freedom ring.Comment
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Yes Nick, we hiked it this spring, before leaf out. All legal, good parking at the end of Beecher Rd. We took a series of roads to the top and just cut straight down. Very enjoyable hike.Not sure what the nettles would be like, but it seems perfect for them. I will ask about updating the public peak page.
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