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Day Trips from Sachem: Bellayre Mountain

A weekly look at places to get away for the day, but remain close to the Sachem community.

Each week we'll take a brief look at a destination on or close to Long Island for our "Day Trips from Sachem" column.

We'll start basic for week one...

Destination: Bellayre Mountain in Highmount, N.Y.

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Distance from Sachem community: 3 hours, 173 miles

Key attractions: A big mountain with lots of snow = skiing, snowboarding and relaxing up there for the day in the brisk mountain air and setting. It might have to be an overnight trip, but you can do it in one day if you're limited.

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Hopefully this day trips column gives you an idea to take off from your normal everyday routine and go for a ride! If it does, let us know! Email your stories to Chris@Patch.com.


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