If you notice any damage or hazardous areas not listed below, please report to info.r5@dec.ny.gov.

Dec. 3

• Weekly Snow Report: As of Wednesday, 12/3, snow depths were recorded to be 16” (41cm) at the stake at the Lake Colden Interior Cabin (~2,750 feet elevation). 

High Peaks

• High Peaks Wilderness: Meadows Lane is now barricaded for the winter. Please do not block the gap in the barricades, for emergency access.

Nov. 26

• Weekly Snow Report: As of Wednesday, 11/26, snow depths were recorded to be 10in (25cm) at the stake at the Lake Colden Interior Cabin (~2,750 feet elevation).

West Central

• Moose River Plains Complex: The gates to Moose River Plains Camping Area will be closed on December 8. They will re-open for snowmobile season when there is appropriate snow cover.
• Moose River Plains Recreation Area: Roads are extremely icy; tire chains suggested.

East Central

• Camp Santanoni Historic Area: Newcomb Lake Road to Camp Santanoni is now over-the-snow travel only (skis or snowshoes required). Conditions may be variable. Be prepared to adapt or have a backup plan.

Nov. 20

No updates

Nov. 13

Northern

• Adirondack Rail Trail: There will be a day-long shut down of the rail trail from Old Military Road to Ray Brook on Wednesday, November 19 for vegetation management under the power lines. Hunters can use the trail to access areas, but can not hunt from the trail. 

Nov. 6

• No new updates this week.

Oct. 30

High Peaks

• Boreas Ponds Tract: The Boreas Pond CP-3 Route is back open.

Northern

• Saranac Lakes Wild Forest: The road to Saint Germain Pond, at Lake Clear, will be closed for maintenance work from November 5th to November 7th.

Southwestern

• Independence River Wild Forest:
  • All DEC docks in the Independence River Wild Forest have been removed for the season.
  • Water has been turned off for the season at the Otter Creek Horse Trails Assembly Area.

Oct. 22

If you notice any damage or hazardous areas not listed below, please report to info.r5@dec.ny.gov.

• No new updates this week.

Oct. 16

East Central

Hoffman Notch Wilderness:

• The intersection of the Notch Trail and Big Pond Trail has been relocated approximately 300 feet south on the Notch Trail.
• The North Branch of Trout Brook on Big Pond Trail does not have a bridge. Please make plans to cross the stream at low and normal water levels via rock hopping and shallow fording.
• The Jones Hill Trail is marked and open. Please check the DECinfo Locator page for up-to-date maps reflecting this addition.

Southwestern

Independence River Wild Forest:

• Water will be turned off at the Otter Creek Horse Trails the week of October 14th.
• Stillwater Mountain Trail is closed through December 20th (subject to terms of the Big Moose Tract Conservation Easement).

Oct. 9

East Central

• Essex Chain Lakes Complex:
  • The Camp Six Road gate is open for big game season.
  • The season access gate is open for big game season. 

Oct. 2

Northwestern – Seasonal Road Closures

• Public access to Pleasant Lake via the Pleasant Lake Access Road on the Grass River Conservation Easement is closed for the season.
• Public access to the Grass River Conservation Easement is closed for the season.
• Public non-motorized access on trails, roads, and overland on the Cranberry Forest Conservation Easement is closed for the season.
• All public access to the Five Mile Conservation Easement is closed for the season.

Sept. 25, 2025

Northern

• Saranac Lakes Wild Forest: The Scarface Mountain Trail has reopened. The bridge over Ray Brook has been replaced.

East Central

• Siamese Ponds Wilderness:Please be aware that wasp nests have been reported along the Auger Falls Trail.

Southern

• Corinth Edinburg Conservation Easement: Please be aware that wasp nests have been reported at the base of the Spruce Mountain Fire Tower.

High Peaks

• Boreas Ponds Tract: The Boreas Water Access Trail is undergoing construction from 9/15-10/31. During this time, the motorized access route for people with disabilities will be closed. There will be increased truck traffic on the Gulf Brook Road so please follow signage and be aware of the construction work zone around the Boreas Ponds Dam area.

Northwestern

• Grass River Wild Forest: As of Monday, September 15, the 24.6-mile section of the St. Lawrence County Multi-Use Trail that crosses the Tooley Pond, Grass River, and Long Pond Conservation Easements is closed for the season.