The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the temporary closure of Little Rock City Forest Road at Rock City State Forest in Cattaraugus County.   

Beginning Tuesday, Sept. 12, the road will be closed to accommodate an ongoing maintenance project to rehabilitate Little Rock City Forest Road. During the project, contractors will re-grade, shape, and install fresh gravel to restore and improve Little Rock City Forest Road. The road is expected to remain closed for three weeks during the rehabilitation work. Little Rock City Day Use Area will remain open throughout the project but will only be accessible from foot and bike trails. 

DEC also encourages visitors to consider accessing other state properties across Western New York, including: 

• Raecher Hill State Forest
• Golden Hill State Forest
• Bryant Hill State Forest

New Yorkers are encouraged to Love Our New York Lands at Rock City State Forest and all natural spaces by practicing Leave No Trace^TM principles and by recreating safely, sustainably, and hiking in suitable conditions based on weather and experience level.