So, a few weeks ago there was some buzz on the street about the new trail up Lyon Mt.  Not often we get new trails in the Adirondacks - especially purpose-built hiking trails.  The old trail up is an example of the old-style of hiking where the “direct route” was favored.  I won’t bore you [...]

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ADIRONDACK BACKCOUNTRY VISITORS
Memorial Day weekend
If you are planning to recreate in the Adirondacks this Memorial Day weekend, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation asks you to please remember the following:
HIGH USAGE LEVELS: Visitors to the Eastern High Peaks Wilderness should be aware that trailhead parking lots and interior campsites will often fill to [...]

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Back Country Visitors Cautioned About Snow Conditions
Adirondack back country users are warned of the danger of avalanches by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Pete Grannis.

“The recent snowstorm has brought a significant amount of new snow to the Adirondacks and we expect that snow enthusiast will want to get out and [...]

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