NYS Forest Rangers had a busy week responding to a wildfire and several outdoor recreationists in distress, including lost, injured and ill hikers, and a lost ATV rider. [Read more…] about Rangers Spend Busy Week Responding to Recreationists in Distress
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DEC Considering Hiking Limits in Most Popular Adirondack, Catskill Areas
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has announced the release of two reports regarding Visitor Use Management (VUM) for the Adirondack High Peaks Wilderness and Kaaterskill Clove region of the Catskill Park.
DEC is soliciting feedback from the public to help inform additional actions the State may take to enhance safety and the visitor experience. These actions include recreation limits at the two Park’s most popular areas. [Read more…] about DEC Considering Hiking Limits in Most Popular Adirondack, Catskill Areas
Landslide Closes Popular Adirondack Avalanche Pass Trail
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has closed the Avalanche Pass Trail in the Adirondack High Peaks in the town of Keene, Essex County, after recent rainstorm events resulted in mud and rock slides.
The closure affects the portion of the Avalanche Pass Trail from the intersection with the Lake Arnold Trail to the southern end of Avalanche Lake. DEC staff are working to assess the damage and condition of the area impacted by the mud and rockslides. Hikers should avoid the area until the trail reopens. [Read more…] about Landslide Closes Popular Adirondack Avalanche Pass Trail
Rangers Make A Dozen Rescues, Respond to Whiteface Mt Twice, Battle Camp Fire
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers had a very busy Fourth of July holiday week and weekend, responding to at least a dozen search and rescue incidents around the state, including two separate incidents on Whiteface Mountain on the same day.
This report of recent missions carried out by Forest Rangers was prepared by DEC: [Read more…] about Rangers Make A Dozen Rescues, Respond to Whiteface Mt Twice, Battle Camp Fire