over the past several years west mill brook has seemed to be a popular approach to Macomb and consequently a route to hough, Carson or Grace, albeit it a long one. Numerous postings on the trip reports section of VFTT during that period kept winter hikers aware of route conditions. Unfortunately NYS has inhibited hikers use of the North Hudson Rest Stop for day parking. I'm not sure if this is a factor for the lack of reports. The "correct" approach is from Rt 9 and an underpass crossing for the northway. That approach vs the rest stop only adds about 0.75 mile extra distance.
I've notice a dearth of reports this year from this approach and have seen some for the other traditional Bouquet or Macomb slide approaches. Maybe people arn't into advertising this approach this year.
Without a track or good directions it will be a long approach. I will admit I enjoyed three hikes into this area last winter.
Pvon