Plans Approved For National Scenic Trail Through Adirondacks From N.Y. To N.D.
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — The state Department of Environmental Conservation has approved plans for the Adirondack section of the North Country National Scenic Trail, effective Oct. 10.
The plan routes the projected 4,600-mile National Scenic Trail through the middle of the Adirondack Park.
The national trail crosses the northern tier of the United States between Crown Point State Historic Site on Lake Champlain and Lake Sakakawea State Park on the Missouri River in North Dakota. About 2,700 miles of the trail have been completed so far.
The Adirondack segment of the trail is expected to traverse about 158 miles between Forestport in Oneida County and Crown Point. It will use about 81 miles of existing trails, and another 39 miles will be built.
There will be about 27 miles of road walking between trailheads.
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