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Sun
15
Sep
Sunday, September 15, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park
Meet up address:
Meet near the restrooms at the rear (south end) of the parking lot at
Croton Gorge Park, Rte. 129, Cortlandt, NY. 10567, GPS Coordinates: 41°13′
20.46" N -73°51′12.59" W.
As part of the Hudson River Valley Ramble, enjoy a free, easy, 2 miles/2 hours
(total) loop hike north along the Aqueduct and atop the beautiful Croton Dam.
Meet near the restrooms at the rear (south end) of the parking lot at Croton
Gorge Park, Rte. 129, Cortlandt, NY. 10567, GPS Coordinates: 41°13′ 20.46" N
-73°51′12.59" W. Note: Fee of $10/car to
enter park. The leader of the hike will discuss the history and
construction of the Old Croton Aqueduct and the features of the Croton Dam, the
trailhead of the Old Croton Aqueduct Trail. The Aqueduct was completed in 1842
to supply fresh water to a thirsty New York City. (From Metro-North Hudson Line
Croton-Harmon Train Station: 15-minute taxi.)
Registration: Required
Sat
28
Sep
Saturday, September 28, 2024 11:00 AM - 04:00 PM
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park
After an 8-year
hiatus and for the first time since the opening of the Keeper's House, the
Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct are ecstatic to bring back their favorite
community party, Aquefest! Come out to the Keeper's House and help
celebrate the 100th anniversary of State Parks with games, crafts, art
projects, puppets and much more! For a full schedule of the day, visit www.Aqueduct.org. 11:00
AM-4:00 PM | Location: Keeper's House, Dobbs Ferry | Free | Ages: All Ages
Registration: Not required