Spring is a beautiful time to visit the Adirondacks, but it also brings some tricky and potentially dangerous conditions, especially if you’re planning to hike or explore higher elevations.
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is urging hikers to avoid trails above 2,500 feet right now.
Why? Because the melting snow and freeze-thaw cycles make trails up high unstable—think icy patches, slippery mud, and wet snow that can easily cause slips or falls…