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Sat
23
Nov
Saturday, November 23, 2024 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park
Enjoy a free, easy, 2 miles/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: 41.22603, -73.85770. 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.) Walk may be rescheduled if weather does not cooperate. Required; Pre-registration: https://aqueduct.org/events/croton-dam-hike-8.
Registration: Required
Sun
24
Nov
Sunday, November 24, 2024 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park
Free, easy 4-mile (total) loop walk beginning and ending (where we will meet) by the admission booth near the park entrance at 355 Midland Avenue (at Teresa Avenue), Yonkers, NY 10704. Discover the connections between the Old Croton Aqueduct, Tibbetts Brook Park, and South County trails. View Tibbetts Brook with fall foliage and learn its history. Learn about three Croton ater structures. Walk will be rescheduled in the event of rain. Required: Pre-registration: https://aqueduct.org/events/tibbetts-brook-park-loop-5.
Registration: Required
Sun
01
Dec
Sunday, December 1, 2024 11:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park
Free, easy, 2 ½ -mile, 2-hour walk around the Jerome Park Reservoir, which is part of the New Croton Aqueduct system, that can supply 10-30 percent of NYC's water supply. See the beauty of this man-made reservoir, the only one in the Bronx. Learn about the incredible history of the reservoir, the Old Croton Aqueduct, the New Croton Aqueduct and the surrounding area. The walk starts and ends at Paul Avenue and Bedford Park Blvd. Street parking is available, or take the W4 bus, W20 bus, # 4 train or D train to Bedford Park Blvd. Walk may be rescheduled if weather does not cooperate. Required: pre-registration: https://aqueduct.org/events/jerome-park-reservoir-walk.
Registration: Required
Sat
07
Dec
Saturday, December 7, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park
Free, easy, 2-hour tour. Meet at the front (upper level/south side) of the Joseph Caputo Center, which is located at 95 Broadway, Ossining, NY 10562, just west of Rte. 9/Highland Ave. at the junction of Croton Ave., Rte. 133 (from Metro-North Ossining Train Station by taxi or 15-minute uphill walk - parking lots nearby). After a brief walk, descend into the Weir in Ossining and explore the original 1842 brick water tunnel and learn its history. Walk may be rescheduled if weather does not cooperate. Required: pre-registration: https://aqueduct.org/events/weir-tour-81.
Registration: Required
Sun
08
Dec
Sunday, December 8, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park
Enjoy a free, easy, 2 miles/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: 41.22603, -73.85770. 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.) Walk may be rescheduled if weather does not cooperate. Required: preregistration: https://aqueduct.org/events/croton-dam-hike-9.
Registration: Required
Sun
15
Dec
Sunday, December 15, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park
Free, easy, 3 mile/hour walk. Meet at the Lenoir Nature Preserve at 19 Dudley Street in Yonkers, off of Broadway (parking available). Explore the Nature Preserve before heading south from the Preserve for one mile along the Old Croton Aqueduct Trail to Untermyer Gardens. Learn the history of the Old Croton Aqueduct along the way. Tour the exquisitely restored Untermyer Gardens, once among the most famous gardens in the world. View its multi-cultural holiday decorations. Return to the Lenoir Nature Preserve: https://aqueduct.org/events/lenoir-nature-preserve-untermyer-gardens-4.
Registration: Required
Sat
21
Dec
Saturday, December 21, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park
Free, easy, 2-hour tour. Meet at the front (upper level/south side) of the Joseph Caputo Center, which is located at 95 Broadway, Ossining, NY 10562, just west of Rte. 9/Highland Ave. at the junction of Croton Ave., Rte. 133 (from Metro-North Ossining Train Station by taxi or 15-minute uphill walk - parking lots nearby). After a brief walk, descend into the Weir in Ossining and explore the original 1842 brick water tunnel and learn its history. Walk may be rescheduled if weather does not cooperate. Required: pre-registration: https://aqueduct.org/events/weir-tour-82.
Registration: Required
Wed
01
Jan
Wednesday, January 1, 2025 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park
Start the year on the right foot! 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. 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.) Required: preregistration: https://aqueduct.org/events/first-day-year-croton-dam-hike-0.
Registration: Required