Western Adirondacks fared much better after Irene; campgrounds expected to stay open

Unsafe conditions will remain in much of the backcountry of the Adirondacks’ High Peaks region through Labor Day Weekend and beyond, according to a warning issued Thursday by the New York State Department of Environ-mental Conservation (DEC), as a result of Hurricane Irene. Several trail areas are closed or inaccessible due to storm damage that involved flooding, bridge wash-outs, trail wash-outs and blow down of trees and other debris. Areas in the Western Adirondacks are reported in fairly good condition though some flooding and blowdown can be expected, according to DEC. Most DEC campgrounds in the Adirondacks are expected to be open for Labor Day Weekend with many available sites, DEC said. “We encourage the public to check the DEC website for current trail conditions and campground closures before planning their travels this coming holiday weekend,” said DEC Commissioner Joe Martens. Continue reading →