Entries Tagged as 'hike'
Spring conditions reign in the North Country. Recent rains have not been enough to call for a formal mud advisory, but there are still concerns regarding trail conditions. Many Canadians have been observed heading South and recent strengthening of the Loonie has everyone looking for a big rush. In anticipation of a busy couple of weekends, the Region 5 NYS DEC has targeted Canadian traffic with some general reminders in regards to hiking and camping in the Adirondacks. I think this is a good bit to spread around in general.
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Tags: dec·high peaks·hike·weather
Thanks for NewYorkology for the mention and the reminder that early season hiking is in full swing. Just got off the phone with our local Department of Conservation and they confirm that there has been no formal warning for mud closures as of yet. Trail conditions in the High Peaks are reported to be ‘frosty’. If we can get past the next couple of weeks without heavy rain, there is a good possiblility we may not have our traditional ‘mud season‘.
Don’t forget your bug dope.
More Information:
Adirondack Hiking Guide
Tags: hike·weather
Update: Barnes Pond – Rambling Around the Sable Highlands
New trail opens onto wilderness vista
In 2002, Governor George Pataki put forth his goal of preserving over 1 million new acres of open space over the next decade. Early this year, he made a significant step toward that goal by announcing the purchase of over 100,000 acres of land located in the northern region of Franklin and Clinton Counties.
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Tags: clinton county·conservation·dannemora·dec·franklin county·hike·lyon mt·sable highlands·saranac
