Upstate New York Mountain Trail Temporarily Closed Due to Dangerous Bull Moose

The moose that won't move: DEC closes Goodman Mt. trail after bull moose settles in

A young bull moose lingering near the summit of Goodman Mountain has led state officials to close the trail, citing safety concerns for both hikers and the animalBy Brenne SheehanLast month, Marta Quilliam and a few friends took to the Goodman Mountain trail in Tupper Lake to look for wildflowers. While there were flowers galore, they ran into something much more colossal.A young bull moose walked on the paved trails towards the bottom of the mo…

Upstate New York Mountain Trail Temporarily Closed Due to Dangerous Bull Moose

A popular hiking trail in the Adirondacks has been temporarily closed after state officials reported the presence of a potentially dangerous bull moose in the area. According to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), the Goodman Mountain Trail in the Horseshoe Lake Wild Forest has been shut down as a precaution to protect both visitors and the animal. Wildlife experts caution that moose, especially males, can behave u…