Saturday, May 16, 2015

Charlton NY Streams and Forests

I was up at my parents and could sneak out for only short periods of time. Not enough time to mountain bike but three short treks at different times still held off any cabin fever.

  • Alplaus Kill - Tucker Heights
  • Charlton Mill Pond Park
  • Conde Creek Sawmill Site

Alplaus Kill - Tucker Heights

In mid morning I revisited the Tucker Heights spot. This is where I wandered as a kid growing up. It is always enchanting…
Clay River Banks
Clay River Banks
Mini Dam (how to cross the Creek)
Next Generation! (minnows)
Side by Side Footprints
Crossing back over the mini dam
The Ascent back up to Tucker Heights
"Hogwarts" Tree

Charlton Mill Pond Park

Charlton Mill Pond Park off of Crane Road is a charming 10+ acre spot. There are remnants of an old mill near the bridge.
Holmes Mill Ruins
The Mill Pond Embankment was probably man made in the late 1780s 
Rusty Car and Farm Cart Relics
Algae-laden Mill Pond
An Old Carriage Road
Tall Pines - I saw two wild turkeys here!

Conde Creek

Quite a charming hidden gem right under Sacandaga Road!






2 comments:

  1. Historical Map and Further Info
    http://www.vizettes.com/kt/upstateny-history/historical/charlton/charlton-mills.htm

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  2. About a quarter mile or less downstream from Sacandaga Road is a 21' waterfall reputedly the highest in Schenectady County. One of my favorite playgrounds in 1940's.

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