Charlotte Fahn's blog
New steps between Trail and New Croton Dam
Walks to and from the New Croton Dam and Croton Gorge County Park just became a lot more convenient, thanks to a handsome flight of steps built by a Briarcliff Manor Eagle Scout. Drive to the entrance (green sign) of the Town of Ossining’s Gerlach Park on Old Albany Post Road. Bear left to the north end and park in the large asphalt area at the base of the new steps. These take you to the Aqueduct, which adjoins the park. This area is north of the GE campus. It’s about 2.5 miles to the dam. Thank you Ossining and Scout!
Jerome Park Reservoir walk
Member Stephen DeVillo (center in the photo, with Ellie Carren and Matt Malina) led the Friends' first circumnavigation of 94-acre Jerome Park Reservoir on May 23. Lively commentary focused on the Croton system and interesting history of the surrounding neighborhoods. The beautiful allee of trees in the photo is in Fort Independence Park at the reservoir's north end. The fort that once stood here was sited by George Washington (see plaque).
Upcoming events
- WTA Walk - Ossining to Sleepy Hollow on the OCA, and More(8 hours)
- WTA Walk - Hastings Circular(14 days)
- Tour of Old Croton Aqueduct Distributing Reservoir at New York Public Library(20 days)
- Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct Annual Meeting(49 days)
- Ossining Water Treatment Plant Tour(56 days)
- Old Croton Aqueduct at Ossining Weir Tour (76 days)
- Old Croton Aqueduct at Ossining Weir Tour(104 days)
