High Peaks

Officials are warning hikers about rapidly changing backcountry conditions in the Adirondacks and Catskills after warm temperatures caused flooding and washed-out crossings.

If you have ever traveled along Route 73 near Lake Placid or any of the other roads that access the Adirondack High Peaks, you know that there are hundreds of cars parked along the roadside. To alleviate the parking and hiking gridlock, a reservation system is in place.

The free shuttle service offered by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation brings everyone to the beautiful fall foliage in the Adirondacks. A similar service was launched for summer which helped hikers get to trails without having to find parking.

In an effort to alleviate parking problems and hiking crowds, the Adirondack Mountain Reserve in Keene is continuing with its reservation system. They started it last year and decided to keep it going.

You see the 46ers who climb all of the high peaks. You see runners who conquer marathons and maybe, you haven't found something for yourself yet. Want to take a hike?

People like to put-down the places that they're from but imagine you could never come back to the Capital Region again, what will you wish you've seen? A local couple is asking and now you can help!