Route 73 Trailhead Stewardship Program
Established in 2024 by ADK and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, the Route 73 Trailhead Stewardship Program stations educators at popular trailheads along the busy Route 73 corridor, including Cascade, Giant, Rooster Comb, and the Garden.
By The Numbers (2025)
These stewards share up-to-date information about trails and conditions and educate the public about Leave No Trace and responsible recreation.
5
trailheads stewarded
366
stewarding days
20,782
hikers educated
Annual reports & findings
ADK collects data on contacts made at the trailhead and compiles them into mid-season and end-of-season reports.
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