Supervisor's Walk - Lake DeForest | Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area

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Supervisor's Walk - Lake DeForest

Location

New City Little League Strawtown Road Fields, New City
East Side of Strawtown Road - 1/4 mile south of intersection with Congers Lake Road
New City, NY 10956

41.155231 -73.965378

County: Rockland
Region: Lower Hudson

Date(s)

  • September 21, 2019, 9:00AM

Details

Event Type Walk/Hike Description Join Clarkstown Supervisor George Hoehmann and Bill Madden of Suez Water NY for a leisurely hike along the shores of Lake DeForest Reservoir. Participants can choose between two guided hikes: one that heads north of the Freedom Causeway with beautiful views of Davies Apple Orchard and majestic Hook Mountain, or one that leads south of the Freedom Causeway through quiet woods along the picturesque shoreline. Participants will learn about the history and significance of this privately owned reservoir, a primary source of Rockland and north New Jersey's drinking water. Take advantage of this rare opportunity to explore Suez's property around beautiful Lake DeForest. Organization Hosting the Event Town of Clarkstown/Suez Water New York

Registration

Advance registration required.
Pre-registration is preferred. Please call 845-639-6200 or email recreation@clarkstown.org by Friday, September 13th.

Additional Information

Both walks are on woodland trails over flat terrain.

Trip Duration (hours): 2
Difficulty: Easy
This event is NOT Suitable for children under: 6
Length (miles): 2.5
Boots Needed: Yes

Family Friendly: Yes
Barrier Free or Wheelchar accessible? No
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