Several hiking trails and state forests along New York’s border with Massachusetts are currently closed to hikers and campers due to an ongoing wildfire.
Officials with the New York Department of Environmental Conservation announced on Monday afternoon that the Taconic Crest Trail, Mattison Hollow Trail, Berlin State Forest, and Taconic Ridge State Forest in Rensselaer County are closed from Mattison Hollow to Berlin Mountain until further notice.
The Taconic Crest Trail is a 37-mile trail running along the borders of New York, Massachusetts, and Vermont.
Berlin State Forest is a 678-acre state forest that features a 2.2-mile loop hiking trail and offers primitive camping.
Taconic Ridge State Forest is 3,834 acres and is home to more than 30 miles of hiking trails.
Officials said the due to the active wildfire and ongoing emergency response, all hikers, campers, and visitors must complete avoid these areas.
