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Post by Walktallornotatall on May 31, 2016 13:41:44 GMT -5
I've read through the threads from the last few years, and am having a hard time finding an opinion on the best (quickest/least traffic) route in. Arriving at around 9:30 pm on Thursday, what should I expect as far as traffic goes, and which route would you suggest? If those of you who've been before could lend a hand, it would be much appreciated!
Thanks!
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Post by Me on May 31, 2016 14:30:05 GMT -5
9:30pm shouldn't be a problem at all as it's when the headliner of the night is playing. I wouldn't expect any problems with traffic. The ride up the mountain could be a little scary if it's dark and raining and you've never driven it before. Especially if it's foggy, just drive safely and you shouldn't have any problems.
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Post by guymandude on May 31, 2016 14:37:21 GMT -5
I drive from the NYC area and there are a lot of twisty turns on my route. I've never driven it at night but just take your time and observe posted signs and speed limit.
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Post by Walktallornotatall on May 31, 2016 14:56:18 GMT -5
Excellent thanks for your help! One more question: I just read on Mtn. Jam's website that the "campground hours" are from 8:30 am to 9 pm. I assume that's for the off-site campground. Does anyone know if there is a cut-off time at which I can't arrive and set up for Mtn. Jam tent camping? Again, I was planning on getting there at 9:30 pm on Thursday as I have a 3-Day pass.
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Post by Hairy Garcia on May 31, 2016 15:40:02 GMT -5
If you have a 3 day pass you won't be able to come in till Friday I believe
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Post by guymandude on May 31, 2016 15:47:11 GMT -5
Hairy is right.
To gain access onto the mountain on Thursday, you need a 4 day pass.
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wappyjamman
Junior Jammer
7x Jammer just wanting to get back to the Mountain! Where's my MUUUULEE?!
Posts: 76 
Favorite Band You've Seen At Mountain Jam: Umphrey's McGee
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Post by wappyjamman on Jun 1, 2016 7:47:15 GMT -5
GuyMan- You get off at New Paltz or Kingston? Coming from Westchester/Bronx area and I usually get off at New Paltz and take the backroads if its nice out
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Post by guymandude on Jun 1, 2016 8:00:31 GMT -5
GuyMan- You get off at New Paltz or Kingston? Coming from Westchester/Bronx area and I usually get off at New Paltz and take the backroads if its nice out Wappy. I shut my mind off and go into the "school of fish" mentality. Lol. I follow my gps and not put much thought into it. Also a tad hard to remember being I only do this once a year. While listening to the Q&A with Gary yesterday, he mentioned to get off at exit 19 and take some back roads if the weather is nice. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful. |
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wappyjamman
Junior Jammer
7x Jammer just wanting to get back to the Mountain! Where's my MUUUULEE?!
Posts: 76
Favorite Band You've Seen At Mountain Jam: Umphrey's McGee
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Post by wappyjamman on Jun 1, 2016 13:44:18 GMT -5
No thats fine this is my 6th year I was just asking for comparison purposes. I have my tried and true route I take in
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Post by Hairy Garcia on Jun 1, 2016 13:53:10 GMT -5
GuyMan- You get off at New Paltz or Kingston? Coming from Westchester/Bronx area and I usually get off at New Paltz and take the backroads if its nice out I live in New Paltz and unless you're coming early in the morning or late at night I'd recommend staying out of new paltz or at least off mainstreet. Traffic is pretty brutal right now on main street as they're doing construction on the bridge that goes over the wallkill river. |
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Post by guymandude on Jun 1, 2016 14:41:37 GMT -5
GuyMan- You get off at New Paltz or Kingston? Coming from Westchester/Bronx area and I usually get off at New Paltz and take the backroads if its nice out I live in New Paltz and unless you're coming early in the morning or late at night I'd recommend staying out of new paltz or at least off mainstreet. Traffic is pretty brutal right now on main street as they're doing construction on the bridge that goes over the wallkill river. Hairy, what is the New Paltz exit? |
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Post by Hairy Garcia on Jun 1, 2016 14:50:29 GMT -5
I live in New Paltz and unless you're coming early in the morning or late at night I'd recommend staying out of new paltz or at least off mainstreet. Traffic is pretty brutal right now on main street as they're doing construction on the bridge that goes over the wallkill river. Hairy, what is the New Paltz exit? Exit 18. I'd recommend going through Kingston (exit 19) or exit 20. You can do 21 or course but I prefer the others |
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Post by Jammin' on Jun 1, 2016 14:58:05 GMT -5
Does the slow traffic ever extend all the way to the interstate? Which roads are the worst? I'm thinking of either taking 213 to 28 to 214 (If I stay in New Paltz the night before), or taking 23 to 296 to 23A and coming in from the West (If I come down from the North). Any thoughts?
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