Black Hole
Wevertown, New York
Swim
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Wevertown, New York
- Head northeast on NY-8 N toward NY-28 S (0.9 mi)
- Turn right onto Harrington RdDestination will be on the right(1.5 mi)
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