Hiking Trail Conditions
Posted February 2nd, 2009 by webmaster
Mud? Ice? High water at stream crossings? This is the place to let the hiking community know what you encountered, where and when (be as precise as possible). Suggestion: Make the trail or park name your subject.
To report serious trail problems that need Trail Conference attention, go here.
To report illegal trail use go here.
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Vandalism in Norvin Green South.
Harriman Snow Conditions
Snow Conditions in Harriman
Hike to shelter
Agree with Patrick
1/8/10 car break in at reeves meadow
Susan fri 1/8/10
Ramapo-Dunderberg/Triangle junction
There's a major blowdown at the southern junction of the Ramapo-Dunderberg and Triangle trails -- big tangle of trees and branches, partially obscuring the blazes.
-- Wounded Knee
Blowdown
back country skiing
List of parks for cross-country skiing
High Water at Bridge Crossing on Indian Rock Trail
Common
Rt. 106 Now Open from Rt 17 to Kanawauke Circle!
Poached Egg and other vandalism
Trail Vandalism
Pine Meadow Trail - entrance at Ramapo Equestrian Center
When hikers are in the woods, and the horses hear, but can't see them, that spooks them. Walking around the open, visible area of the parking lot and paddock is much less disconcerting to the horses. On returning and approaching the horse paddock, (about halfway down the hill from the gas line) call out "hikers coming thru," thus giving the riders a chance to settle their horses and move them away from the trail. Update: Sign now posted, advising hikers to call out. It also can't hurt, as you start your hike, to chat briefly with any riders (if convenient), and ask those riders what they would like you to do on your return. Horses are easily spooked and can throw their riders, causing serious injury, so please be considerate & careful when using the Ramapo Equestrian Center trailhead.
Dry spring at William Brien Memorial Shelter
Schoharie County: Mine Kill Falls to Gilboa (Nickerson CG)
Update: Clinton Rd is open - Pequannock Watershed
The bridge replacement is complete - Clinton Rd is open!
Clinton Rd in West Milford NJ is temporarily closed to through traffic. The bridge over Mossman's Brook will be replaced within the next couple months. Parking at P3 is accessible from the South only. Parking at P4 is accessible from the North only for Two Brooks Trail and Highlands Trail heading north. For Clinton West and the Highlands Trail South of the bridge, access Clinton Rd from the South only. (you will have to drive past the barricades in both instances) The bridge can be crossed by foot until it's removal. Then it will have to be rock hopping across the brook until November. We'll try to find a good crossing point for hikers. West Milford DPW has posted detour signs.
victory trail near skeeonto
Lake Skenonto
Skenonto Road
Stony Kill Falls - Minnewaska
Sterling Valley Loop Trail(Yellow) Flooding
Sterling Valley Loop flooding
Trailhead Closed - Southern Wyanokies-Norvin Green SF
The trail head for the Mine Trail/Wyanokie Circular (yellow & red) is permanently closed by the landowner. This trail head is on Snake Den Rd, near the Weis Ecology Center parking lot. We will be posting signs and blocking access at both ends of the private property. Please plan your hikes to enter and exit the forest trails at other locations. Either using the HewittButler/Mine Trail (blue and yellow) via the Otterhole Trail (green) from the Weis Parking Lot; or use the Highlands Trail from Westbrook Rd/Townsend Rd to the new Roomy Mine Trail extension to access other trails. We will be creating links / detours very shortly, but ask your cooperation now in avoiding this trail head.
***Click Here for a map of the revised trail system***
too bad
Trail Closure: Three Lakes Trail in Fahnestock
The section of Three Lakes Trail, from 301 to Sunk Mine Road, is closed. Due to beaver activity and heavy rains, the trail is not passible, and will remain closed until park management decides otherwise.
Correction and alternate to 3 Lakes Closing Report
AT in NJ Sections 1, 2, 3 - Conditions?
Blue Disc Trail
Blue Disk Trail
Fahnstock State park
Yes, it is confusing, and
Alaskan beaver flooding solution
Reminder: Do Not enter caves and mines (bat habitats)
A reminder: the folks at NJ Endangered Species are requesting hikers DO NOT enter ANY mines or caves. This is to prevent the further spread of the white-nose syndrome fungus that is killing NJ bats. This will apply in NY also. The caves in Hibernia are closed, Roomy Mine is closed.
These closings are until further notice. Thanks for cooperating and caring about the bats.
Terrace Pond North - New section of trail
Terrace Pond Trail
Forest Fire on Wurtsboro Ridge LP/SRT
LP/SRT on Wurtsboro Ridge now open
Blue Disc Trail Harriman
Blue discs missing = lost
blue disc
Harriman Fire - Near Equestrian Center
http://www.lohud.com/article/2009904100371
Trail Running Races corrections
May 9 Trail Running Races
Vandalism in Pequannock Watershed - NJ
A word of caution for those hiking Pequannock Watershed and parking along Clinton Road, or at any of the parking areas for the Watershed. Two kayakers returned to their car to find the passenger window smashed, and a wallet and cell phone stolen. Please take all your valuables with you, please lock your car. This is a fairly remote area with very minimal police patrol and delayed police response.
Poets Walk Walked:
Black Rock Forest Consortium Trails
We've been informed that the maintenance people at BRF have been cutting some of the larger ice damaged and downed trees blocking the trails in the Consortium. They have not been cleared off the ground yet. They need help clearing the downed material.
For those who can help clear the trails:
Meet on Saturday and Sunday mornings for the next two weeks at the main gate at 9 AM. John and the crew will direct you, and/or drive you, to sections of trails to help with the clearing. They started with the main trails in the north and central parts of the forest and maybe half of them are cleared at this point.
LarryWheelock - N.Y. West Hudson Reg. Rep
New York - New Jersey Trail Conference
156 Ramapo Valley Road
Mahwah, NJ 07430
T 201-512-9348 X16
M 973-650-3228
Ryker Lake Circle