New York Land with cabin, timber, trails for Sale: Sometimes, the moment you walk on to a property, you get a sense that love for the land and respect for the forest was present in the hearts of those that lived there.  This was how I felt when I first inspected the Donaldson woods and cabin.  Guided by a Stewardship Management Plan developed by NYSDEC foresters in the mid 90's they embarked on a mission to be active custodians of their forest.  Harvests that occurred in the later part of that decade focused on the removal of inferior trees which ultimately gives the better trees more room to grow.  Their tending of this diverse forest of both hardwood and softwood species has resulted in the valuable asset it is today (as shown in the timber appraisal included with this  listing).  A pristine trail system throughout the property makes walking, snowshoeing, cross country skiing or riding through these woods easy and enjoyable.  Deer are also quite fond of these trails, witnessed by numerous scrapes, rubs and paths to and from the 1.5 acre food plot just north of the cabin.

Plenty of sweat equity went in to the construction of this 960 sf rustic cabin.  The lumber was produced from eastern white pine trees growing right there on the property.  The full dimension rough lumber used includes: 4? x 10? roof rafters and loft floor joists, 2? x 6? sidewall framing and board & batten siding.  Fully insulated, a full size basement, and steep pitched roof with painted steel roofing are indications this place was built for warmth, low maintenance and endurance.  A Jotul (Norwegian) wood stove provides the main source of heat during the colder months while a backup Renai propane gas heater takes off the chill on the cooler nights during spring and fall.  A 5,000 watt Yamaha generator provides the needed power for the 'modern' conveniences of refrigeration and running water when needed.  A drilled well and conventional septic system are the 'icing on the cake' for both comfort and cleanliness!

Town Line Road east of the intersection with Shibley is seasonally maintained and becomes part of Snowmobile Trail C8B in winter months.  From this location you can just hop on your sled and ride in any direction!  During the warmer months neighboring roads just around the corner to the east are open to ATVs.

There are a multitude of destinations in the area for outdoor enthusiasts to discover and activities to enjoy including; hiking trails throughout the Independence River Wild Forest, horseback riding on the Otter Creek Horse Trails, canoeing, kayaking and fishing along the Black and Beaver River Canoe Routes, downhill skiing at Snow Ridge in Turin and cross country skiing at BREIA in Boonville to name a few.

All in all a very comfortable and convenient place to own if your focus is outdoor activities.  If there is more land here than you need or can afford, the owners may consider offers for just the camp with a couple acres.  Or maybe you'd like to build your own cabin and take over the stewardship of the 100 acre forest.  A great investment for a young family!  If the place becomes a bit overcrowded with family and friends, up to four, one acre parcels may be created with the existing road frontage for them to build their own getaway cabin.  With so many options, now might be an opportune time to discover your family's recreational dream space in the foothills of the Adirondacks!