A bit of a patchwork currently as to what’s open and what’s closed in the High Peaks region of the Park.\u00a0 Here are the latest details provided by New York’s Conservation Department.<\/p>\n
Note that even areas that have reopened include trails that “have not been assessed at this time. Hikers may encounter blowdown, eroded trails and flooding.”<\/p>\n
EASTERN HIGH PEAKS WILDERNESS<\/p>\n
The Eastern High Peaks Wilderness\u00a0is open to public recreation however the following of trails remain closed:<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0All trails out of the Adirondack Mountain Reserve (Ausable Club)<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0The Deer Brook Trail from Route 73 to Rooster Comb<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0The Southside Trail from the Garden Trailhead to John’s Brook Outpost<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0The Orebed Trail from John’s Brook Valley to the Range Trail (between Saddleback and Gothics)<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0The Wolfjaw Trail from John’s Brook Valley to the Range Trail (between Lower and Upper Wolfjaws)<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0The Cold Brook Trail between Lake Colden and Indian Pass.<\/p>\n
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0The Elk Lake Trail between the Elk Lake Trailhead and Panther Gorge.<\/p>\n
Trails that are not closed are not necessarily in good condition, trails may have heavy erosion and cobble, bridges washed out, blowdown and flooding.<\/p>\n
Hikers must pay close attention as many trails may not\u00a0look like they had before the storm. Many trails have been rerouted to avoid heavily damaged sections and eroded drainages can be mistaken for trails. The ability to navigate with a map and compass is important.<\/p>\n
Both newly developed\u00a0and previous\u00a0low water crossings may not be passable due to high water conditions.<\/p>\n
The bridge on the road to the Garden Trailhead will be closed to motor vehicles this weekend (9\/9-11). Pedestrians can cross the bridge. The Town of Keene will be operating a shuttle bus from the Marcy Field parking area to the corner of Market Street and Adirondack Road (approximately 1.25 miles away from the Garden Trailhead) from 12 pm to 7 pm on Friday and from 7 am to 7 pm on Saturday and Sunday.<\/p>\n
The Adirondack Loj Road and the South Meadow road are open to motor vehicle traffic.<\/p>\n
GIANT MOUNTAIN WILDERNESS<\/p>\n
The Giant Mountain Wilderness is open to public recreation however all trails from trailheads on Route 73 between the Hamlet of Keene Valley and the Route 9 intersection are closed.<\/p>\n
State Route 73 is closed between the Hamlet of Keene Valley and the Route 9 intersection.<\/p>\n
All trails starting from the trailheads on Route 9 and Route 9N are open.<\/p>\n
Giant Mountain may also be accessed via the Hopkins Mountain Trail from the Ranney Trail.<\/p>\n
Many of these trails have not been assessed at this time. Hikers may encounter blowdown, eroded trails and flooding.<\/p>\n
DIX MOUNTAIN WILDERNESS<\/p>\n
Dix Mountain Wilderness remains\u00a0closed. DEC continues to\u00a0evaluate the condition of\u00a0trails and, with assistance from our partners, work to have trails reopened in the near future.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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