Due to the November 2024 Jennings Creek Wildfire, there are closures in Sterling Forest State Park, Long Pond Ironworks State Park, and throughout the southern New York and northern New Jersey portion of the long-distance Highlands Trail. Specifics on these closures are listed below:
Long Pond Ironworks State Park Trail Closures:
- Hasenclever Iron Trail
- Jennings Hollow Trail
- Sterling Ridge Trail
- Highlands Trail
Sterling Forest State Park Trail Closures:
- Bear Rock Trail WEST of Western Valley Trail, including Vista Point Trail
- Fire Tower Trail EAST of Lakeville Trail
- Fire Tower Trail WEST of Sterling Ridge Trail
- Lake to Lake Trail
- Sterling Ridge Trail SOUTH of Fire Tower Trail
- West Valley Trail SOUTH of Bare Rock Trail
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These trails will be closed until further notice to allow for areas to regenerate and to keep users safe as trails are assessed for damage. For more information and the latest updates on the fire, please visit the park websites at Sterling Forest State Park, Long Pond Ironworks State Park, and Ringwood State Park.