Adirondack Explorer

Protect people and peaks

From all outward appearances—and comments from local officials—the problem of too many people parking along Route 73, additional pressure on infrastructure and degraded trails in the High Peaks region during the busy season is getting worse, not better.

Parking restrictions along Route 73 have either been ignored or sent drivers farther away from the trailheads only to walk along the narrow highway shoulder amid vehicles traveling at high speeds. A new

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