Black Bear Mountain Trail

All access to Moose River Plains Camping Area must be gained from the Limekiln Lake/Inlet entrance until further notice.

Due to an unforeseen bridge failure at Payne Brook, the gate at Cedar River Headquarters will remain closed. The road is currently closed between Wilson Ridge Trailhead and Cedar River Headquarters gate.

Indian Lake Road is closed to motor vehicles at the Falls Pond Outlet.

A temporary foot bridge is in place.

The Wakely Dam bridge will be closed to motor vehicle traffic from October 19 - 23 for an engineering assessment.

West Mountain Trail (southern access from Uncas Road) - Flooding near the Beaver Brook has been bridged and the trail connection restored.

Indian River Road is closed at Otter Brook for a bridge replacement project.

There will be no motor vehicle access to the Brooktrout Lake Trailhead and Falls Pond Outlet. Pedestrians may cross the stream to access points beyond the road closure.

French Louie Trail - This trail holds water.

Hikers should be prepared to encounter segments of flooded and muddy trail conditions after periods of significant rain.

Parking at the Lake Durant / Tirrell Pond trailhead on NY Routes 30 and 28 will be limited due to a Department of Transportation bridge construction project.

The ford over the West Stony Creek in Shaker Mountain Wild Forest may be difficult to cross after periods of significant rain fall.