Colvin/Blake via Ausable Lake

[Rmassey]

Hi! I was wondering if it was legal to snowshoe/ski across Lower Ausable Lake to gain access to the trail running up to Colvin/Blake. I would think not but it can't hurt to ask. Thanks-Bob.

 

[Tom Rankin]

Hi! I was wondering if it was legal to snowshoe/ski across Lower Ausable Lake to gain access to the trail running up to Colvin/Blake. I would think not but it can't hurt to ask. Thanks-Bob.

Technically, it is NOT permitted.

 

[alistair]

If you get caught, you will be sent back and be made retrace your path back to the legal trail.
I know that several years ago, the Ausable Club was very vigilant in watching for trespassing hikers.

 

[Jay H]

You could just go over Sawteeth..

Jay

 

[JoeCedar]

There is a sign at the AMR register clearly stating that the access to the lakes is not permitted at any time. They are not part of the easement with NYS which allows hiker access to marked trails.

Currently there is a lot of snowmobile traffic on the road and lakes with AC employees moving supplies to/from the upper lake, so it is likely you will be seen and reported if you trespass.

 

[Raymond]

Just wear your top hat and walrus mustache and carry sacks of money and they’ll think you’re a member.

 

[J.Dub]

Just wear your top hat and walrus mustache and carry sacks of money and they’ll think you’re a member.

Yeah, I doubt they'd give this guy a hard time if he were crossing the lake...

 

[PA Ridgerunner]

Yeah, I doubt they'd give this guy a hard time if he were crossing the lake...

The ice axe is a nice touch!

 

[Rik]

The ice axe is a nice touch!

But no snowshoes? Is that leaf?

 

[J.Dub]

But no snowshoes? Is that leaf?

No, it's not Leaf...duh!

(Her moustache doesn't look anything like that.)

 

[Neil]

If you trepass on AMR property odds are that you will be shot, preferably right between the eyes, according to one of the guards that I interrogated at the gate last summer.

 

[ALGonquin Bob]

Hey, your thread title rhymes; hope you have a good time!

 

[yvon]

This is immediately next to the register, near the gard house.
I take the photo yesterday.

 

[bubba]

... I would think not but it can't hurt to ask. Thanks-Bob.

Well... that kinda blows the "Better to ask forgiveness than to ask permission" approach!!