Please stay off the ice at Carpenter Lake. The ice is unsafe and poses a serious risk to anyone venturing onto it.
Even if the ice looks solid, appearances are deceiving. According to ice safety experts, ice needs to be at least 4 inches thick to support a person's weight, and thickness can vary dramatically within just a few feet. The recent temperature fluctuations have made ice conditions particularly treacherous.
No photo, no shortcut across the lake, and no winter activity is worth risking your life. Stay safe, stay on the marked trails, and enjoy our beautiful preserve from solid ground.
Even if the ice looks solid, appearances are deceiving. According to ice safety experts, ice needs to be at least 4 inches thick to support a person's weight, and thickness can vary dramatically within just a few feet. The recent temperature fluctuations have made ice conditions particularly treacherous.
No photo, no shortcut across the lake, and no winter activity is worth risking your life. Stay safe, stay on the marked trails, and enjoy our beautiful preserve from solid ground.