Croton Dam & Reservoir Hike
Sunday, September 15, 2024 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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.)
View All Events at Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park