FOXY BROWN XC SKI LOOP in Piseco NY

 


Feb 3, 2021 - Skied the newly refurbished Foxy Brown Loop at the Piseco Airport on Wednesday. The trail is now groomed and there was about 3 or 4 inches of fresh powder on a 2+ foot base. All the usual blowdown we would normally have encountered is gone and there is a new ski bridge going across Fall Stream. They have also rerouted the western end of the ski trail, which used to go through a messy marsh area. It now follows the N-P tail for 8/10 of a mile. We skied the 6.3 miles with 320 feet elevation gain in 3-3/4 hours. Very smooth skiing.

Jan 26, 2016:Ski around Piseco Airport on the 6-mile Foxy Brown Ski Loop with a side-trip on the snowmobile trail to Mud Lake. The ranger had been in earlier that day on a snowmobile to do some trail work.









2020 - We are SO thrilled to have the Foxey Brown Trail refurbished! It took a great deal of work and cooperation between DEC and the Piseco Lake Association to bring this gem back to life. The two organizations collaborated and made the following improvements to the 6.2 mile loop located within the Jessup River Wild Forest by the Piseco Airport: brushing and blowdown removal, installation of new signage, trail and mileage markers, removal of foot snags and larger rocks, and replacement of a 25 foot trail bridge. In addition, the PLA provided funding to construct a 150 foot trail bridge over wetlands with benches to enjoy a view of the mountains. (According to DEC, this is one of the longest pedestrian bridges in the Adirondacks).


Jan 1, 2005 - PISECO AIRPORT/FOXY BROWN LOOP xc ski. Temp in the 30s. From the airport parking lot follow the S side of the field going E til a sign points you into the woods for the 6 mile loop. Avg. 6" of snow in woods, a bit icy in ski tracks, better off-trail - thinner but quite skiable around airport - will make for nice base for any future powder. Looks like loop trail has been recently cleared. Lots of animal tracks. Only had time to ski part of the loop because the boss wanted me to be at work by noon. Karhu Dorado skis with Rottefella Chili cable bindings & leather boots .

Dec 9, 2002 - PISECO AIRPORT LOOP xc skiing. Temps in the Adirondacks well below zero this morning - makes it a bit harder to decide where to go. Sunny, clear skies, tho. From Rt.8, take Old Piseco Rd for just under 2 miles then R to parking at airport. 10" snow. Bumpy terrain (as opposed to hilly). Bear tracks. Made hot Gatorade in a Nalgene bottle (the ones made of Lexan don't hold odors & can stand extreme temperatures) then placed it inside a Granite Gear Aquasack - still hot hours later (OR Water Bottle Parka is another good choice). 6.5 miles, 3 hrs. Fischer Rebound skis .

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