The Gates Are Open! The Gates Are Open!

For roughly six months out of the year — from the first significant snow storm until the end of mud season, the gates to many of the most popular roads in the Adirondacks are closed to prevent idiots from getting stuck, and to keep the backcountry roads from getting too torn up.

Gate at Otter Brook Bridge

Yet, that season has come to an end. Mud season is now just history. Okay, maybe the roads are somewhat sloppy from recent rains, but at least now the opening of the gates marks the start of Adirondack Summer 2012.

Otter Brook Bridge

So many adventures are ahead. So many summer time memories to be created as we proceed through summer. Most places in the park now are open, with so many chances to get away and freely explore whereever and whenever we want.

Map: Bear Pond Trail
Map: Beaver Lake
Map: Ice House Pond
Map: Moose River Plains Camping Area 1-30
Map: Moose River Plains Camping Area 123-131
Map: Moose River Plains Camping Area 30-40
Map: Moose River Plains Camping Area 41-61
Map: Moose River Plains Camping Area 64-74
Map: Moose River Plains Camping Area 71-123
Map: Moose River Plains Camping Area 80-110
Map: Moose River Plains Camping Area 80-111
Map: Moose River Plains Recreation Area
Map: Natural Rock Dam Trail
Terrain Map: How does the area of Manhattan (rotated) compare to Moose River Plains Camping Area?
Terrain Map: Moose River Plains
Terrain Map: Topography Of Moose River Plains
Photo: Road Off to Campsite
Photo: Parked
Photo: Old Growth Along the Beaver Lake Trail
Photo: Cedar River Entrance Sign
Photo: 6.5 Miles to Lost Pond
Photo: Silver Run
Photo: Badly Eroded Wakley Mountain Trail
Photo: Ice forms on Swamp
Photo: Untitled
Photo: Cedar River Over Edge of Payne

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