Environment DEC
From the May 2004 issue
Funding Announced for Alice Brook Snowmobile Trail
Governor George E. Pataki has announced funding for construction of the Alice Brook Snowmobile Trail in the Town of Fine in southeastern St. Lawrence County. The 3.1-mile trail, located in a specially designed corridor in the Five Ponds Wilderness Area, will provide an important connector route to existing trails in the North Country and help boost winter tourism. It will be cut to eight feet in width, consistent with the Adirondack State Land Master Plan.
"Snowmobiling is very important to the winter tourism industry in St. Lawrence County and the entire North Country and has an impact on job creation in the region," Governor Pataki said. "This trail will provide an important connection between existing snowmobile networks, allowing travelers to go from Lewis County and the western Adirondacks to St. Lawrence County, and as far as Lake Placid. The new trail will greatly expand recreational opportunities and benefit the local economy."
The state will contribute $150,000 from the Environmental Protection Fund for trail work. An additional $100,000 is being provided through a grant from State Senator Raymond Meier.
Adding the Missing Link
The Alice Brook Trail has been described as a "missing link" in the current network of New York State's snowmobile corridor, which includes thousands of miles of trails. Long-distance trail riding is a very popular winter recreation and a through trail will help sustain tourism in the North Country.
The Alice Brook Trail will provide a legal route for snowmobiles to travel from trail networks in Lewis County to trails in the northern parts of the Adirondacks. In addition, the opening of the trail connector will keep snowmobiles off busy State Route 3 and help promote public safety.
