The Croton Dam

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Croton Reservoir & Dam Hike

Sunday, May 16, 2021 - 11:00am

Presenter:

Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct

Easy, small group, open-air 2 mile/1.5 hour (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′34′′N 73°51′21′′W (free parking). The leaders 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: pre-registration (limited number); masks; and social distancing.

Walk may be rescheduled if weather does not cooperate.