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Roads in Pitcairn, Edwards, Hermon, Canton, Pierrepont, Russell could open to ATVs while trail work is done

Posted 3/26/18

By MATT LINDSEY Six towns will be asked to allow ATV riders to use selected roads temporarily as work is being done on St. Lawrence County’s multi-use trail system. As part of the development of …

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Roads in Pitcairn, Edwards, Hermon, Canton, Pierrepont, Russell could open to ATVs while trail work is done

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By MATT LINDSEY

Six towns will be asked to allow ATV riders to use selected roads temporarily as work is being done on St. Lawrence County’s multi-use trail system.

As part of the development of the primary multi-use trail, the county and its partners have determined to move forward with the alternate trail segments that will ultimately be used where any construction or development limits the use of the primary trail, said St. Lawrence County Legislator Tony Arquiett, D-Helena.

The segments will not be open indefinitely.

“It is our hope that we will be able to work any issues out with the alternate trail in a timeframe that permits us to develop the primary trail in conjunction with the efforts of the DEC and the local municipalities,” he said. “The trail system, both alternate and a primary, have established speed limits to comply with state and local law.”

The towns being impacted are Pitcairn, Edwards, Hermon, Canton, Pierrepont and Russell.

A meeting in Pierrepont on Tuesday, March 26, will be held to discuss the roads being impacted there.

The hope is to have the roads ready for ATV travel when the trail opens May 15.

“Snowmobiles in certain parts of the trail will be permitted, as well as walkers, runners, bikers, horse riders, and others where appropriate,” Arquiett said.

This will give the trail a corner-to-corner connection spanning the entire county.

“Work is delayed due to weather conditions and in an effort to avoid any damage to the environment,” he said. “We anticipate that as the ground dries and conditions permit, work will proceed in the form of trail hardening and signage.”

Arquiett said trail organizers and local officials are very excited that progress continues to be made on this project.

“My colleagues on the Board of Legislators are very eager to experience revenue gains and a return on investment,” Arquiett said. “This project is a collaborative effort led by Deb Christie, SLC trail coordinator, Steve Button, county attorney, Don Chambers, highway superintendent, Joel LaPierre, county legislator, and myself, alongside a very long list of volunteers contributing in a variety of different capacities. I strongly encourage all users of the multi-use trail system to follow all rules and regulations to insure that we can all enjoy our outdoor activities for many, many years to come.”