The project is taking longer than expected because of the care needed to construct a trail that must stand up to so many hikers.
Neighbors’ complaints halt weapons training at Olympic site
“Our whole market here is about peace and tranquility,” said Wayne Failing, who rents cabins a half-mile away from the training site.
Neighbors alarmed by weapons training at Mount Van Hoevenberg
State police officers began a three-month weapons training course at Mount Van Hoevenberg this week, startling neighbors with sustained bursts of assault rifles and shotguns and possibly violating terms of authorized activities in the state forest preserve.
Hikers should expect significant detour at Van Hoevenberg
Hikers looking to tackle the new Mount Van Hoevenberg East Trail should expect a significant detour through crosscountry skiing trails due to construction at the nearby Olympic sports facilities.
Town laments lack of input on Van Ho lodge plans
North Elba was not included in decisions made on the Mount Van Hoevenberg project up to this point, according to several board members.
New trail opens for Columbus Day crowds
Cascade’s usual parking zone is closed through Monday, and shuttles are running hikers to that trail from the Olympic Sports Complex every half hour from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. The last return shuttle leaves the trail at 7 p.m.