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portage trail

NFCT Continues Lower Locks portage restoration

Northern Forest Canoe Trail · August 26, 2025 · Leave a Comment

A professional trail crew and local volunteers teamed up earlier this summer to continue the rehabilitation of the Lower Locks portage trail. In 2024, the Northern Forest Canoe Trail (NFCT), in collaboration with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation … [Read more...] about NFCT Continues Lower Locks portage restoration

Stewardship Crews Restore Portage, Enhance Campsites and Access Points

Northern Forest Canoe Trail · August 13, 2024 · Leave a Comment

A popular canoe carry and several campsites were the beneficiaries of stewardship work performed by the Northern Forest Canoe Trail’s crew of professional staff and volunteers. Work was completed on the Lower Locks portage trail that connects Lower Saranac Lake to Oseetah … [Read more...] about Stewardship Crews Restore Portage, Enhance Campsites and Access Points