If you have followed many of our blogs from our current sit in Tarrytown, you will be very familiar with the Old Croton Aqueduct Trail, parts of which we have walked on a number of days here. It traces most of the route of the aqueduct created to bring clean water to New York City in the mid-1840s. Today, we drove about 30 minutes to Croton Gorge Park to see the Old Croton Dam (no longer open to vehicles), which was built to allow for the creation of the aqueduct. It was an impressive visit.
The Croton Gorge Park is a 97-acre property at the base of the Old Croton Dam. It is apparently a popular spot for fishing, picnicking, and hiking, and is the start of the Old Croton Aqueduct Trail that we have been hiking. The park charges $10 per car (cash only) to park. You can walk in free of charge.
It was the first large masonry dam in the United States
when it was completed in 1842.
to continue up to the top of the dam,
you can see the start of the Old Croton Aqueduct Trail
as well as the route back into the park
which is now blocked off from vehicles on both sides
we were very far up when looking to the left
and at reservoir level when looking to the right.
on the right side of the bridge
to get into the park
It was marked by blue blazes instead of the posted signs.
which brought us back to the road we had come in on
Yesterday was quite rainy. Luckily, no storms, just rain most of the day, so it was extra nice to be out this morning in sunshine and temperatures in the low 80s F.
And just cuz it’s so rare to get the two of them in one shot, another photo of the feline photogenic duo that are letting us respond to their needs for food, treats, and play.
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