A forum user inquires about the status of a bridge on the Calamity Brook Trail that was previously damaged, possibly by high water or flooding.

A challenging slide route from Elk Pass involving significant bushwhacking through blowdown and difficult creek navigation, followed by a steep and wet ascent of Blake Slide with overgrown central section, culminating in ascending Blake and Colvin mountains via a remote ridge route. The hike covered 16 miles with 4,500 feet of elevation gain over 13 hours total.

DEC announces temporary closure of Carncross Road to Howland Island at Northern Montezuma Wildlife Management Area due to flood-stage water from continued precipitation events. Alternative access to Howland Island is available by boat only.

Two hikers completed a winter ascent of Giant and Rocky Peak Ridge on March 21, 2026, finding unexpectedly limited snowpack, bare patches, and mostly cloudy views. Microspikes sufficed for most of the day, though crampons were required or strongly preferred for the steep ascent and descent of the "problem ledge" on the way back up Giant. Afternoon warming and stream flow created increasingly slushy conditions on the lower trail.

DEC is closing seasonal access roads and gates in upstate New York regions due to spring mud season and damage from motor vehicle use. High water and muddy trail conditions present hazards for backcountry recreation, and a Recreational Use Advisory remains in effect.

DEC warns of severe spring conditions in Adirondack and Catskill backcountry: key winter routes impassable due to washed-out bridges, thawed water crossings, and flooding; compacted snow is unreliable and leads to postholing; high water presents life-threatening hazards on stream crossings that change rapidly with weather.

The Avalanche Pass Trail has been closed indefinitely following a major landslide triggered by intense rainfall in mid-July that destroyed the trail corridor between Lake Arnold and Avalanche Lake. Multiple peaks accessed via this route (Algonquin, Colden, Marcy, Skylight, Gray) are no longer accessible via their typical loop routes, though some remain accessible as out-and-back hikes.

A day hike up Vly and Bearpen in misty, wet conditions. The air was cool and moist with everything wet from overnight rain, creating a rainforest-like atmosphere with limited views due to persistent clouds that didn't burn off until descent.

Multi-year collection of user-submitted Catskill trail conditions reports covering seasonal variations in snow, ice, mud, and water conditions across numerous peaks and routes. Reports span from 2021–2025 and include details on required gear (spikes, snowshoes, crampons) and trail hazards for planning purposes.

A hiker who started late on Table Mountain expanded their route to include Lone, Peekamoose, Table, and Rocky Mountains. After falling into the Neversink River while attempting a trailless descent via Fisherman's Path in the early morning, the hiker developed rapid-onset hypothermia and was rescued by DEC rangers after several hours in winter conditions.

A two-day backpacking trip to Mount Colden following a severe thunderstorm and flash flooding. The trail from Avalanche Lake was extremely wet with knee-deep water, mud, and cascading water over rock slabs; a ranger warned of recent rescues from slippery conditions and a serious incident on the trap dike.

Weekly fall foliage condition updates from the Catskills and Adirondacks for the 2025 season, covering late September through early November with observer notes on leaf color progression, weather impacts, and trail conditions at various elevations and locations.