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  • Reply to: Trail Conditions Forum   8 years 8 months ago
    SRT-Sam's Point to Lake Awosting
    10/24/2015  Hiked this section on this date, starting @ Sam's Point and taking out at the Aumick Rd. access.  Trail was clear and in good condition, however, the SRT / LP split could be better marked.  Puchin by marsh areas of Mud Pond in need of rehabilitation.  Bad condition.  Trees were in full color.  Probably the best of the best, I suspect the leaves will either be browning mostly or coming down.  See them while you can!  Trails were busy, nice to see so many folks using the trails.
  • Reply to: Trail Conditions Forum   8 years 8 months ago
    popolopen gorge trail from 9w hard to get to
    we wanted to do a basic popolopen circular from ft montgomery, going down on 9w to the PG trail and then crossing the spectacular bridge  (thank you trail conference builders)  and climbing the torne and going back on the TT.  there is a lot of construction on 9w now making it very challenging to do the hike this way. we ended up parking at brooks lake park and just going in from there and picking up the timp torne--i didnt want to take a chance with no sidewalk while walking 3 dogs...
  • Reply to: Trail Conditions Forum   8 years 8 months ago
    Changes to trails are not made without our knowledge
    I assume that your comment relates to the difficulties that hikers have had in following the Beech Trail in the area of Tiorati Brook Road (see comments below).  The Trail Conference is well aware of what is going on there -- the Park is replacing a bridge, which has resulted in a temporary interruption of the trail route.  The bridge should be completed within the next month, at which time the trail route will be restored.  The Park does not make changes to the trails without notifying the Trail Conference, and your concerns about our maps becoming obsolete are without basis.
  • Reply to: Trail Conditions Forum   8 years 8 months ago
    Did this hike a few days ago.
    Did this hike a few days ago. I was able to cross the stream on the rocks just before the bridge and rejoin the trail at the woods road.
  • Reply to: Trail Conditions Forum   8 years 8 months ago
    Harriman Park trail changes
    I hate to put this right up front online, but with all the changes made to the trails in Harriman State Park without the trail conference knowledge this will be putting your new maps into obsolescence very quickly.
  • Reply to: Trail Conditions Forum   8 years 8 months ago
    The road
    I don't think you could have done that yesterday.  Big crew, lots of machinery, deep hole, and barricades.  Jonathan
  • Reply to: Trail Conditions Forum   8 years 8 months ago
    It's the road
    The trails are not affected by the road work, & a couple of weeks ago, I ran down the road with no problem getting past the construction, I hope that helps.
  • Reply to: Trail Conditions Forum   8 years 8 months ago
    RE: Beech Trail broken
    http://nysparks.com/parks/145/details.aspx
  • Reply to: Trail Conditions Forum   8 years 8 months ago
    Beech Trail broken
    I wanted to do a loop using the LP, Beech, and Red Cross today, but could not, because the bridge on Tiorati Brook Road is being rebuilt. Big hole and lots of heavy equipment there today.  Does anyone know how long this work will take, and block the trail? Jonathan
  • Reply to: Trail Conditions Forum   8 years 9 months ago
    LP/SRT-Wurtsboro Area, Sullivan County NY
    9/27/2015  Sunday Hiked from the Shawanga Lodge Rd access to Rt 52, Cragsmoor.  Trail was clear, no other hikers met.  Evidence of the spring fire is still present but new growth is rapidly hiding the damage.  Missed the yellow access trail on the LP & SRT by Rt. 52.  We were not sure if we just missed the intersection or if the blazes were down.  Added a four mile hike to RT 52 & up 52 to get back to the parking lot.  Ouch!  My feet are sore........   Top is marked OK. We will check this out again on the next section hike to see what happened.  If you are in the area and planning to use the access trail, be aware of this potential problem at the bottom end. Trees are starting to turn color but nothing major yet.  Also saw what looks like a new quarry across the valley by the airport.  Sorry to see what looks like a clear cut and strip mine operation.  Angry yellow jackets on the trail.  Got bit or stung once.  It was speculated that they're angry that the season is over and they're about to die.  Therefore they have attack everything to remind people of their existence.
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