Blue Ridge Road, Rte 2
Newcomb, NY 12852
518-523-2445 x 161
This route features ponds, brooks, and the opportunity to explore the abundant nature around Flowed Land. A suspension bridge and a visit the historic Henderson Monument will complete this full day of hiking that is not quite the workout a mountain climb offers.
Calamity Brook to Flowed Land Trailhead: Exit 29 (from I-87) turning W onto Blue Ridge Road, Rte 2. Follow this route for 17.4 miles to an intersection with multiple signs; stop, zero odometer, turn right. At 6.3 miles further turn left off Lower Works Rd at street sign marked Upper Works Rd. At 9.9 miles the end of the road is the trailhead. (See blog post for further details.)
9.4 miles RT, Moderate Hike
Time in hours:
Family with Young Kids: at discretion Experienced Hiker: Round Trip: 8.0 Out of Shape Hiker: not recommended
Some photos courtesy of adirondackjourney.com. Read their blog post about this hike!
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