However there are special conditions that will remain in place indefinitely. All of the trails, and 25 feet either side, have been swept for UXOs and any found have been removed. It is believed that only hot fires will cause the remaining ordnance to explode so it should be safe to hike in the area if appropriate precautions are taken. See sign and restrictions below. There is a new trail, the Crossover Trail, that allows people to complete loops in area C without going into area B.

The area is divided into three regions:

• A - west of Route 9W 
• B - south of the clove between Storm King and Crows Nest
• C - north of the clove between Storm King and Crows Nest

Essentially no UXOs were found in regions A and C. Currently, 10/25/2002, area B is still closed and will remain closed at least until the trail crew finishes clearing the trails.

Sign

You will see these signs posted in many locations. This one is at the Route 9W parking lot.

Restrictions

• Be especially careful of all fires including smoking. Because of the possibility of remaining UXOs, firefighters will never be allowed into the area to fight any fires.
• If you should find any UXOs, DO NOT TOUCH. Please report them to: 845-786-2781.
• No hunting.
• Do not disturb any flagging tape or posts that you see in the area. These mark areas to help with future clearing efforts.

Crossover Trail

The Crossover Trail (shown in red dots below) that avoids going into Area B to get from the Stillman Spring Trail to the Howell Trail going up Storm King is now open (11/25/2002). It is blazed Red.