There is a nice entrance to Pattaconk Recreation Area off of Cedar Lake Rd which is a bit up route 148 in Chester.
Correct, multiple entrances but no official front door. You cam geta map at local businesses.
Several ways in. The forest is actually several disconnected pieces. As far as I know there is no official gated entrance. There are several roads that lead into the forest from paved public roads.
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