Moose Blocks Goodman Trail: New York Hikers Face 41-Day Standoff

While the moose’s impromptu residency redefines “trailhead,” DEC officials cite unusual animal behavior possibly linked to illness. Searches spike for “What happens if a moose charges?” and “Is it legal to approach moose?”—yet the real spectacle is a 1,500-pound mammal conducting silent yoga at the trail’s entrance, occasionally pausing to glare at hikers. “Moose can be dangerous if approached too closely,” reads the official reminder, as though daring someone to test the theory.
Moose blocks Goodman Mountain trail for 41 days; hikers ask, “How long do moose stay put?” and “What to do if you see a moose?” Park rangers monitor, while the moose ignores eviction notices, pondering trail management with antlered gravitas.