6/8/05

The following information has been confirmed by Richard Fenton, Supervising Forester, NYSDEC:

The section of the trail that crosses the property known as "McCanes" has been purchased by John Macalusco and the trailhead there is now closed to all day and sectional hikers. Parking is strictly forbidden and State Police will enforce 'No Trespassing' signs and will look for illegally parked cars.

Mr Macalusco has decided to grant access to thru-hikers of the Northville-Placid trail, but you MUST be a thru-hiker. You can not start a hike from this property, you can not have a car drop you off near this property, and you absolutely can not park your car near the property.

It is NOT necessary to contact this property owner as long as you are on a distance hike.

Please abide by these requests and enjoy your thru-hike!