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Construction Begins on ADA Compliant Trail at Zoar Valley


The Valentine Flats parking area and trail at Zoar valley will be closed on weekdays beginning March 22 to accommodate tree removal. Work at the site will advance the construction of new Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant trail access.

A anticipated re-openining date is April is anticipated, which will re-open the Valentine Flats parking area and trail for a period of time after this preliminary tree removal work is completed. The area will close again during the summer to accommodate construction of the new trail. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) will notify the public prior to the summer closure.

The addition of the new trail at Valentine Flats is among a suite of improvements to promote public safety and enhance the visitor experience at one of Western New York’s most scenic and ecologically diverse natural areas.

Other access points to the Zoar Valley Multiple Use Area (MUA) and the Zoar Valley Unique Area, including at Forty Road as well as the Holcomb Pond and Ross Pond areas, remain open to visitors. DEC also encourages visitors to consider accessing other state properties across Western New York.

New Yorkers are encouraged to practice Leave No TraceTM principles at Zoar and all natural spaces, and to practice safe and sustainable hiking based on conditions and experience levels.

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