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APA seeks comment on Moose River Plains amendment

Mountain bike trails, access for disabled planned

RAY BROOK — The state Adirondack Park Agency is accepting public comment on a proposed amendment to the unit management plan for the Moose River Plains Wild Forest.

The Moose River Plains Wild Forest is located in the towns of Webb and Ohio in Herkimer County and the towns of Arietta, Inlet, Long Lake, Lake Pleasant and Morehouse in Hamilton County. The original UMP for the area was completed in January 2011.

Among other things, the amendment would incorporate proposals identified by the International Mountain Bike Association as part of a comprehensive mountain bike trail plan prepared for the Department of Environmental Conservation. Specifically, it would expand opportunities for single-track riding in the Moose River Plains area; concentrate bicycling to specific areas and monitor the level of use; expand bicycling adjacent to highly visited areas such as DEC’s Eighth Lake Campground and Great Camp Sagamore; and connect the trail system to nearby towns and communities.

It would also provide additional recreational opportunities for persons with disabilities. Specifically, the plan calls for modifying the Eighth Lake Canoe Carry/Mike Norris Trail and the Eighth Lake lean-to and related facilities for persons with disabilities. The state would also construct a universal access trail and picnic area east of the new Route 28 parking area.

The APA will accept public comment on the amendment’s conformance with the Adirondack Park State Land Master Plan until Feb. 17. The APSLMP and the UMPs are available for viewing or download from the Adirondack Park Agency website at: www.apa.ny.gov.

Written comments should be submitted to Kathy Regan, Deputy Director for Planning, NYS Adirondack Park Agency, P.O. Box 99, Ray Brook, NY 12977. Comments can also be sent via email to SLMP_Comments@apa.ny.gov. If submitting comment by email, please type the Unit Management Plan name in the subject line of the email message. Comments can also be faxed to 518-891-3938.

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