Winter Island Access

CaptT820 · 02-23-2016, 10:01 AM

My wife and I have only owned our Sleeper's Island property since October '15, so we haven't tried to access the island in the winter. We would like to walk out to the island now that the ice has frozen, but don't know what point or where to access it from? Do people know mainlanders who give them permission or is there some other preferred method? We are looking for a way to hike out there for now. Thanks in advance.

radioman · 02-23-2016, 10:48 AM

Stay off the ice this winter, regardless!

AC2717 · 02-23-2016, 11:38 AM

my inlaws used to have a place on Sleeper on the rattlesnake facing side, and they would drive right down the ramp at west alton marina and drive around the island and park right in front of their place

I second not going out this year though either walking, driving, or snowmobiling

codeman671 · 02-23-2016, 01:51 PM

Normally you could park at the Rattlesnake landing, or get permission from West Alton or Minge Cove. Where do you keep your boat?

That being said, don't try it this year!

If you are really dying to get out, you could try one of the island service companies that has an airboat and pay for a ride.

JMR · 02-23-2016, 04:29 PM

Parking at Rattlesnake Landing risks having your car towed while you are gone. The new signage and rules are pretty clear. I wouldn't recommend it.

codeman671 · 02-23-2016, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by JMR

Parking at Rattlesnake Landing risks having your car towed while you are gone. The new signage and rules are pretty clear. I wouldn't recommend it.

Even during the winter? I would not recommend it during the summer but are they really watching it this time of year?

CaptT820 · 02-25-2016, 07:32 AM

Thank you for the responses, as we really are so new to island living, I don't know much about the winter access points. I realize this year is not a normal year, so the ice is not safe to walk or travel over, but figure to be prepared if next year is more close to the norm.

Codeman- We don't actually have a full time home for the boat yet and will probably work out some sort of launching/parking privileges with West Alton Marina as they are the closest by far to our location (south side of Sleepers). They do not have any slips available as of right now, but we are on the waiting list. I didn't think to ask them about parking in the winter to walk over, but may bring up the subject next time I speak with them.

Thanks

JMR · 03-03-2016, 10:18 AM

Sorry, Codeman that I did not respond earlier, but yes the Landing is being watched even in winter due to complaints from island residents

JMR · 03-08-2016, 08:48 AM

Board for the island recently had items without proper permits towed from the Rattlesnake Island parking area

02-23-2016, 10:01 AM	#1
CaptT820 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 122 Thanks: 86 Thanked 46 Times in 27 Posts	Winter Island Access My wife and I have only owned our Sleeper's Island property since October '15, so we haven't tried to access the island in the winter. We would like to walk out to the island now that the ice has frozen, but don't know what point or where to access it from? Do people know mainlanders who give them permission or is there some other preferred method? We are looking for a way to hike out there for now. Thanks in advance.

02-23-2016, 10:48 AM	#2
radioman Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Gilford Posts: 211 Thanks: 6 Thanked 75 Times in 50 Posts	WINTER Island Access Stay off the ice this winter, regardless!

02-23-2016, 11:38 AM	#3
AC2717 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Maynard, MA & Paugus Bay Posts: 2,521 Thanks: 747 Thanked 344 Times in 257 Posts	my inlaws used to have a place on Sleeper on the rattlesnake facing side, and they would drive right down the ramp at west alton marina and drive around the island and park right in front of their place I second not going out this year though either walking, driving, or snowmobiling __________________ Capt. of the "No Worries" Last edited by AC2717; 02-23-2016 at 02:30 PM.

02-23-2016, 04:29 PM	#5
JMR Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Hampton & Rattlesnake Island Posts: 175 Thanks: 33 Thanked 70 Times in 32 Posts	Rattlesnake Landing Caution Parking at Rattlesnake Landing risks having your car towed while you are gone. The new signage and rules are pretty clear. I wouldn't recommend it.

02-25-2016, 07:32 AM	#7
CaptT820 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 122 Thanks: 86 Thanked 46 Times in 27 Posts	Access Thank you for the responses, as we really are so new to island living, I don't know much about the winter access points. I realize this year is not a normal year, so the ice is not safe to walk or travel over, but figure to be prepared if next year is more close to the norm. Codeman- We don't actually have a full time home for the boat yet and will probably work out some sort of launching/parking privileges with West Alton Marina as they are the closest by far to our location (south side of Sleepers). They do not have any slips available as of right now, but we are on the waiting list. I didn't think to ask them about parking in the winter to walk over, but may bring up the subject next time I speak with them. Thanks

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02-23-2016, 01:51 PM	#4
codeman671 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,360 Thanks: 210 Thanked 764 Times in 448 Posts	Normally you could park at the Rattlesnake landing, or get permission from West Alton or Minge Cove. Where do you keep your boat? That being said, don't try it this year! If you are really dying to get out, you could try one of the island service companies that has an airboat and pay for a ride.

03-03-2016, 10:18 AM	#8
JMR Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Hampton & Rattlesnake Island Posts: 175 Thanks: 33 Thanked 70 Times in 32 Posts	Rattlesnake Landing Sorry, Codeman that I did not respond earlier, but yes the Landing is being watched even in winter due to complaints from island residents

03-08-2016, 08:48 AM	#9
JMR Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Hampton & Rattlesnake Island Posts: 175 Thanks: 33 Thanked 70 Times in 32 Posts	Fyi Board for the island recently had items without proper permits towed from the Rattlesnake Island parking area