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Tug Hill, sometimes referred to as the Tug Hill Plateau, [4] is an upland region in northern New York state, notable for heavy winter snows. [5] [6] The Tug Hill region is east of Lake Ontario, north of Oneida Lake, and west of the Adirondack Mountains. The region is separated from the Adirondacks by the Black River Valley.
Of the over 10,500 miles (16,900 km) in the New York State snowmobile trail system, about 8,000 miles (13,000 km) are corridor trails. [2] Corridor trails are high-volume primary routes that provide access to high-use areas and large concentrations of snowmobiles. [4]
English: New York State map showing greater Tug Hill region, and its forested "core" region. Core area based on The Nature Conservancy's delineation as displayed on page 56 of the Tug Hill Tomorrow Land Trust Strategic Land Conservation Plan (December 2006).
Montague is on the northern end of the Tug Hill Plateau, which is well known for having some of the snowiest winters in New York. Hooker holds the state record for seasonal snowfall of 466.9 inches (11.86m) during the winter of 1976-1977. [ 6 ]
What determines which regions get pummeled by snow and which get off light?
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 93.4 square miles (242 km 2), of which 90.1 square miles (233 km 2) is land and 3.4 square miles (8.8 km 2) (3.60%) is water. Redfield is on the Tug Hill Plateau of northwestern New York. [3]
Jul. 12—LOWVILLE — That recreation and tourism can bring significant revenue to a host area is not new information. That local and visiting snowmobilers laid down an estimated $101.1 million ...
Permissible activities on New York state forest lands include hunting, trapping, fishing, hiking, snowshoeing, cross-county skiing, horseback riding, snowmobiling, and camping, although some properties prohibit some of these activities. [2] Motorized vehicle use is prohibited except for on specified roads and trails.