Wishful thinging once again perhaps.
Done as in NYS "rests its case"...
There's still the the chance we might be entertained by this:
1) people being arrested after chaining themselves to trees, charge is leaving the designated trail, and carries a $100 fine.
2) people being "removed" from the trail for causing an obstruction to traffic & maintenance crews.
Either NYS Troopers will be involved, or the local County Sheriffs department. Just upholding the NYS Canal Law