Trailhead educators ready to advise hikers in High Peaks region of the Adirondacks
By Mike Lynch
Adirondack Mountain Club is expanding its trailhead steward program to Route 73 trailheads.
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Adirondack Mountain Reserve hiking: Reservation system enters 4th year
Hikers must reserve parking spots at popular High Peaks gateway, starting May 1 through Oct. 31, 2024
Adirondack 46er hiking boom: High Peaks finishers hitting record numbers
By Mike Lynch
Adirondack 46ers have been growing ranks since 1925 and hitting high numbers in past 10 years
Canadian hiker plans to raise funds for rangers
By Mike Lynch
With thoughts of his son, father pursues all 46 peaks in one trip
Mount Jo trail gets makeover
By Tim Rowland
The short jaunt up Mount Jo opens a heavenly window into a dramatic mountain skyline.
Drone use in wilderness results in $200 fine
By Mike Lynch
The DEC said the drone operator admitted to two violations of DEC’s regulations.
Study drills down into numbers of Marcy, Algonquin hikers
Research firm’s report complements ongoing visitor data collection in High Peaks
How many hikers is too many?
By Mike Lynch
A new process for dealing with High Peaks visitor use was outlined in a public meeting in Saranac Lake Tuesday.
DEC awards contract for visitor management framework
An Oregon-based firm, which has helped various national parks with managing visitors, will help the state address visitation in the Adirondack Park’s High Peaks.
What’s next for free shuttles in the Adirondacks?
A free hiker shuttle on state Route 73 through the Adirondack Park’s High Peaks did not transport as many hikers as some would have liked.