Closures to Allow for Repairs and Tree Removal Following Recent Storm 

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced the temporary closure of multiple public forest access roads and trails due to impacts from a recent storm in Lewis, Jefferson, and Oneida Counties.?These closures are necessary to accommodate repairs and tree removal following high winds. ? 

Temporary closures include: 

Lewis County 

• Swancott Mill State Forest access road.

Jefferson County  

• Winona State ForestBronze, CCC Loop, Mushier Ridge, and Sycopath Trails.  

Oneida County  

• Buck Hill State Forest access road;
• Clark Hill State Forest access road, and North Country National Scenic Trail;
• South Hill State Forest access road; and
• Webster Hill State Forest access road.

DEC continues to evaluate storm impacts that could affect public safety. DEC is assessing roads and State facilities in the region damaged by storm impacts and working to clear roads and trails, to allow for reopening.   

Questions regarding closures or reports of damage can be directed to DEC Region 6 Regional Forestry Offices:

Lowville Office, (315) 376-3521, Lewis and Jefferson Counties 

Herkimer Office, (315) 866-6330, Herkimer and Oneida Counties 

Potsdam Office, (315) 265-3090, St. Lawerence County 

For information about alternative recreation areas, visit DEC’s Find Places to Go webpage.