What day will Corey's Rd close?

[HPFairy]

Hello, does anyone know what day Corey's Road will be closing? I want to do a backpacking trip this weekend. Even if I can get to the trailhead on Friday (12/11), I want to be sure I can get out on Sunday (12/13). Or, do you know who I would call to ask? Thank you!

[Hear the Footsteps]

Try contacting Region 5 Information:
(518) 897-1200 Ray Brook
email Info.R5@dec.ny.gov

Don

[gebby]

I think I called Kevin Burns when I had a question about the gate. https://www.dec.ny.gov/about/667.html

[HPFairy]

Thank you both so much! I just called Kevin and he confirmed that the road is closed as of today.

[Hear the Footsteps]

Interesting. They didn't give much time for hunters to clear out after Big Game Season.

Or maybe they know who is there, check and close the gate when gone; which, apparently was quick.
I saw one camping trailer in the campsites that are visible from the road on Dec 3.

[mbowler]

So no cheating by driving to the summer trailhead for winter ascents on the Sewards this year. Break out the skis!

[HPFairy]

I was hoping for snow so I could drag a sled to try out some new winter gear, but no snow yet! I'll be hoofing it. :-)

[Dave Bourque]

The gate is closed for the season.

From the NYSDEC website;

• The gate on Corey's Road at the Raquette Falls Trailhead is closed for the winter months. The gate is expected to re-open in May 2021. Access to the Seward Range will require an additional 3 miles each way. Visitors can still hike, ski, and snowshoe the road. Users might encounter logging equipment from a private landowner's logging operation.
• South Meadows Road is closed to public vehicle traffic for the winter season. Users may still walk, ski, and snowshoe the road.