What's the latest on parking, fees, permits for the high peaks?
What's the latest on parking, fees, permits for the high peaks?
No change from last year.
The only location with a permit system is the AMR. Parking fee is of course in place at the Loj. Otherwise, no new parking, no new parking closures.
This year is not nearly as busy as the last two. Still, for the tiny lots (like Elk Lake for example) an early arrival is needed, especially on weekends.
Also note there is a lot of road work on Route 73 and Route 9N, so plan for at least some delay in travel.
Sorry, I should have been more clear. "AMR" = Ausable Mountain Reserve" which for hiking purposes is the same thing as the Ausable Club.
I'm pretty sure there are no permit systems anywhere else. Access at Upper Works, Elk Lake, Loj, Chapel Pond, etc. is only limited by parking.
A better question may be, are the shuttles running from the airfield? I recall they had what looked like a decent plan and then covid made ride sharing seem more dangerous than the hiking.
Have fun & be safe
Mike P.
For this year, the shuttle from Marcy Field to the Garden will be operating beginning July 2 at 7 am.
The details are not yet up on the Town website, but will be up soon.
https://www.townofkeeneny.com/hiker-...e-information/