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An official Path Through History Site! The 26-mile long Old Croton Aqueduct State Park and the Aqueduct Trail, running from the Westchester-NYC border north to the Croton Dam, offers walking, biking, running and cross-country skiing, making its way through other important historic sites along the Hudson River. The Trail also connects with the remainder of the Old Croton Aqueduct pathway to the south, which crosses the High Bridge into Manhattan and ends at the New York Public library. The Westchester Trail offers alluring views of the Hudson River and the Palisades as well as miles of natural beauty. It draws visitors through ten Hudson River communities which offer a wide variety of restaurants, attractions and shops, all within easy access to stops on the Metro North trains and Route 9. Within the Park, the Old Croton Aqueduct Keeper’s House Visitor and Education Center, located on the Trail in Dobbs Ferry, was built in 1857. The Old Croton Aqueduct water system, is one of the premier architectural and engineering feats of its time and was the first to provide desperately needed fresh water to New York City. The Keeper’s House offers tours, films, installations and exhibits for all ages, which tell the story of the Old Croton Aqueduct, its purpose, construction and a myriad of historic details. Also offered are educational programs for the public, groups and schools, and a variety of exhibits and events.
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On the Trail of the Old Croton Aqueduct: Walking Along an Engineering Marvel
- Post author By Greg Young
- Post date April 21, 2022
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What 19th century American engineering landmark invites you through nature, past historic sites and into people’s backyards? Where can you experience the grandeur of the Hudson Valley in (mostly) secluded peace and tranquility — while learning something about Old New York?
Welcome to the Old Croton Aqueduct Trail , 26.5 miles of dusty pathway through some of the most interesting and beautiful towns and villages of Westchester County.
But this is more than a linear park. The trail runs atop — and sometimes alongside — the original Croton Aqueduct , a sloping water system which opened in 1842, inspired by ancient Roman technology which delivered fresh water to the growing metropolis over three dozen miles south.
At its northern end sits the New Croton Dam — the tallest dam in the world when it was completed in 1906 — with its breathtaking, cascading spillway (a little Niagara Falls) and its classic steel arch bridge, providing visitors with a view into a still-active source of drinking water.
In the first part of this Road Trip to the Hudson Valley mini-series adventure, Greg and Tom not only trace the history of this colossal engineering project, they literally follow the aqueduct through the village of Westchester County (with some help from Tom Tarnowsky from Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct).
WITH Nineteenth century ruins! Ancient bridges and weirs! Steep hikes and historic houses!
PLUS : How did this elaborate mechanism help revolutionize modern plumbing? And find out how portions of this 180 year old system are still used today to distribute fresh water.
LISTEN NOW: ON THE TRAIL OF THE OLD CROTON AQUEDUCT
A big thanks to Tom Tarnowsky and everybody involved with the Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct . Visit their website for information about walking tours and special events. You can also visit the state’s website for the Old Croton Aqueduct Trail for more information and lots of great maps .
And here is Tom’s lecture for the Irvington Historical Society from 2021. Lots of fascinating information here:
An overview of the Old Croton Aqueduct on a map. And here’s an excellent map of the trail .
And where does New York City get all its water today?
A view of the original Croton Dam, equipped with well dressed lads and ladies.
The current Old Croton Dam is submerged beneath the waters of the New Croton Dam. However, in 1955, water was drained from the reservoir and this picture was taken of the old dam.
Much of the trail is actually atop a mound made over the aqueduct masonry.
The aqueduct ventilators are the most recognizable features of the existing old aqueduct along the trail.
The Sing Sing/Ossining Double Arch Bridge
The High Bridge brought Croton water over the Harlem River and into New York.
The New Croton Aqueduct, constructed in the late 19th century, would be considerably larger than the old. This 12-foot diameter section is waiting to be lowered into the aqueduct near to 149th Street and Convent Avenue circa 1888…..
And then the system would get even bigger! Here’s an image of the Catskill aqueduct system which was completed in 1916.
The New Croton Dam was the largest dam in the world when it was completed in 1906.
The new Croton Dam in 1912, the park side being very manicured and unforested during this time.
The New Croton Dam, filmed right after we recorded the show.
At the Double Arch Bridge in Ossining, NY.
The trail running next to the Keeper’s House in Dobbs Ferry, NY.
Come visit their permanent exhibition at the Keeper’s House!
Images from Greg’s meandering stroll along the Old Croton Aqueduct — from Sleepy Hollow to Yonkers:
The trail cuts straight through the estate of Lyndhurst, the former mansion of Jay Gould….
…and you also pass the stunning home of Madam C.J. Walker Villa Lewaro.
The Armour-Stiner House, aka the “octagon house.” You pass by dozens — even hundreds — of fabulous historic houses during your walk along the trail.
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After listening to this week’s show on the Old Croton Aqueduct Trail, dive back into these older episodes featuring Westchester County and the Hudson River. Start with this 2012 episode on the Croton Aqueduct.
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5 replies on “On the Trail of the Old Croton Aqueduct: Walking Along an Engineering Marvel”
I just listened to your very professionally produced Croton Aqueduct segment. You do a beautiful job on your podcast. It is obvious that you took the time and did the necessary research to understand the subject. You know how to edit as well. Thanks for leaving out my stumbles on the audio interview. My co-members of Friends of the Aqueduct are already letting me know how much they enjoyed it. Regards, Tom Tarnowsky
Thank you for being on the show Tom!
I grew up a mile from the New Croton Dam, and when I saw you had done an episode on the Croton water system, I cringed in anticipation of something superficial in which the city boys would play loose with the facts and look down their noses at the suburbs. Let me thank you for having done a fantastic job that put the lie to all my apprehensions.
A few points to note in addition to what you related:
• The New Croton Dam’s structure extends as far below ground as you can see above ground. Once the world’s tallest dam, it remains the world’s largest hand-hewn masonry dam (as opposed to concrete pours like Hoover, etc.). It is reputed and oft-repeated, though I can’t find a real source, that it remains the third-largest hand-hewn structure in the world, behind only the Great Pyramid of Giza and the Great Wall of China.
• The immigrant masons who built the dam, many of whom came from Italy for the purpose, left their mark in many Croton family names that remain fixtures in the village today.
• There were many home and farm sites flooded by the expanded New Croton Reservoir, including the entire town of Katonah, where many houses were moved uphill on log rollers to new foundations.
• That big hill on the south side of Croton Gorge Park, up against the dam—the hill you slogged up to get to the aqueduct trail? That was THE sledding hill of our youth. If John Updike said “The true New Yorker secretly believes that people living anywhere else have to be, in some sense, kidding,” then we felt the same about anyone else’s puny excuse for a sled run.
• The road across the dam was open to vehicular traffic until the city closed it in a paroxysm of post-9/11 security theater. You can still walk across it, as you guys did.
• One quirk of growing up in the area, with the dam and the reservoir among our playgrounds, was that the New York City Department of Environmental Protection policed the reservoir and related facilities. That meant the typical low-grade run-ins between cops and teens—“Hey, get out of there”… “You can’t be there…” “We pulled you over because, uh, (we were bored)”… involved New York City cops even though we were in our own town 30 miles away from the city. You can imagine the indignation that might cause.
• Whenever a news story has to do with New York’s water system, the B-roll footage they use is of the Croton Dam’s boring little cousin to the south, the Kensico Dam. Why? Because it’s a shorter drive from the city and easier for TV crews to find. Bravo to you guys for visiting the real deal.
• A local author whose family I know, Josephine D’Alvia, wrote a solid history of the dam: https://www.amazon.com/History-New-Croton-Dam/dp/B001MXSZMO .
Amazing! Thanks for commenting. In particular I’m imagining how fun it would be to sled that REALLY steep hill.
Greatly enjoyed this podcast! It was a bit of a trip down memory lane, as my husband & I lived on the top floor of an old house in Dobbs Ferry just after we were married, in the early 90s. The Aqueduct Trail & Keeper’s House were right behind our house and we often walked there. We hoped the Keeper’s House would be restored some day – so glad to see it has been. My parents also loved walking the trail up to Lyndhurst. It’s a great asset to the area.
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Riding the Old Croton Aqueduct Trail
The growth of New York City into the place we all know today has always been linked to the ability to bring fresh water to an urban environment surrounded by salt water estuaries. In the early 19th century, this was a major problem as the city began to push north from its original settlement at the southern tip of Manhattan. At that time water was obtained from wells, many of which were contaminated. This lack of clean water was responsible for both yellow fever and cholera epidemics. Water was also needed for fire suppression. By 1833 it was time for the City to begin work on a new fresh water supply. Nine years later the project would be complete, connecting the Croton Reservoir to the growing city. Today, although the aqueduct is no longer in use, most of its infrastructure is still there. Much of the aqueduct is now a State park (or NYC Park ), and the land above it is a fascinating trailway that you can ride your bike on with great views of the Hudson River. The Old Croton Aqueduct Trail (OCA) goes across the Highbridge – one of the nicest car-free bridges in our region. The OCA is also a great way to get to the new Mario M. Cuomo Bridge Bike Path .
The OCA trail is unpaved for most of its length. This is one of the wider (and smoother) parts. You should ride this with a hybrid or mountain bike.
While the initial aqueduct was 41 miles long going between the Croton Reservoir in Westchester County and the Croton Distributing Reservoir (now the site of the New York Public Library on 5th Avenue and 42nd Street) the 26-mile portion in Westchester County is the part we will be discussing below. This is the most contiguous part of the trail that offers the best riding. While portions of the OCA trail in New York City are spectacular (like the Highbridge) the route isn’t contiguous or clear.
No matter which portion of the OCA Trail you want to ride, we highly recommend purchasing a map from the Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct for $5. This map will show you the exact route, which can be confusing and hard to follow for the uninitiated. But once you’ve ridden it, you’ll see why it was worth the effort.
The OCA trail can be narrow at times and you will have to follow small signs to stay on the route. We definitely recommend buying a map for $5.
The Westchester portion of the OCA Trail is almost entirely unpaved. You will need to watch out for bumps, roots, rocks, mud and debris. Some portions are wider than others, and the route is almost entirely shaded. Peek through the trees and you’ll see great views of the Hudson River and the Palisades throughout most of your ride. You’ll also see many, many remnants of the aqueduct, like ventilation towers, weirs and more. But make no mistake, the trail can be rough. So do not attempt this trail with a road bike. Hybrid or mountain bikes are a must!
One of the many views you’ll get of the Hudson River or the Palisades while riding the OCA trail.
There are numerous access points to the OCA Trail from its many street crossings. The OCA once flowed through every riverfront village or town in Westchester between Yonkers and Croton-on-Hudson. This means that the trail offers direct access to downtown areas in Hastings-on-Hudson, Dobbs Ferry, Irvington, Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow and Ossining and it is also very close to downtown Yonkers and downtown Croton-on-Hudson. All of these areas have Metro-North train stations, so you can easily do a ride that starts in one place and ends at another. And that also makes this trail easy to get to from the city.
The OCA Trail goes directly through a number of downtown areas. So you are never far from services or train stations.
If you want to start your ride at the south end, a good place to start is at Glenwood Avenue , particularly if you are taking the train. This trail access point is very close to the Glenwood train station, but beware, you will have to go up a big hill to get to the trail.
Heading north the trail is continuous, but you will need to pay attention to your map or to signs (where available) to get you through tricky spots where the route gets confusing. In most downtown places the trail is shared with roadways or parking lots. Try your best to follow along. In some cases, it may even feel as if you are riding through somebody’s front or back yard. It’s OK – you are still on the trail.
Hey, am I riding through someones yard? Yes you are…but it’s also the trail!
As you approach Tarrytown you will pass by some beautiful properties including Lyndhurst Castle . These were once Hudson River estates for the wealthy. Lyndhurst, in particular, offers tours. However, once you pass Lyndhurst, you will get to your first major interruption in the trail, since it is here that the aqueduct was obliterated by the construction of I-287 and the Tappan Zee Bridge. So you will have to ride along Route 9 for a while until you get to downtown Tarrytown where the OCA trail picks up again. This is a busy road, so it isn’t the greatest for cycling. But you could always ride on the sidewalk if you did not feel safe. It is here that you will also pass the entrance for the Mario M. Cuomo Bridge bike path .
The OCA trail goes past many remnants of the aqueducts infrastructure, such as this weir building.
If you want to ride north of Tarrytown, the OCA trail offers some nice interrupted stretches. But there are also major gaps in the trail that you will need to get around. Once again, having a map will really help you figure this out. The biggest obstacles are Sleepy Hollow High School (which was built right over the aqueduct), a missing piece of trail in Scarborough , and passing through downtown Ossining , where you will need to use local streets (and stairs) to follow along the path. The last major interruption in the trail is where Route 9A was constructed across the aqueduct (another highway obliteration…). Here you will need to skirt around the fence of a training and conference center owned by GE , so again you will need to pay attention to signs (and your map). But the last couple of miles are spectacular, as you move away from the Hudson River into the Croton River gorge. The trail ends at the Croton Dam, which is a site to behold. You can bike across the top of the dam, or go down to the gorge below, which is a County park . If you are taking the train back, just reverse your course back a few miles and you can access the Croton-Harmon Metro-North station relatively easily.
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Old Croton Aqueduct designated as 1st New York City scenic landmark in Bronx
New York City's Landmarks Preservation Commission has designated its first-ever scenic landmark in the Bronx.
The Old Croton Aqueduct may no longer supply the city's drinking water, but its promenade now serves as an outdoor destination for New Yorkers.
Some consider the Old Croton Aqueduct to be the original High Line, but now it can be recognized as one of 12 scenic landmarks designated in all of New York City.
That includes Prospect Park, Grand Army Plaza and the city's first scenic landmark: Central Park.
Renea Bush has lived in the community for a while and said she is a proud Bronxite. She and her group, Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct, walk up and down a patch of green space daily.
For them, it's a small break from the concrete jungle that surrounds the walkway.
"This is such a borough that has so much to give," Bush said. "And just to take a walk through the Aqueduct, relax, whatever you want to do."
Last month, the preservation commission voted to add the Aqueduct to the list of scenic landmarks because it was once considered an engineering marvel.
Back in 1842, the Old Croton Aqueduct brought more than 45 million gallons of fresh drinking water a day from Westchester County to New York City.
"It's really important from an engineering prospective but it was loved by the community from the very beginning," said Sarah Carroll, chair of the commission.
Fast forward to 2024 and every day people use the 1.7 miles of this open space for walks, bike rides and as a shortcut between Kingsbridge Road and West Burnside Avenue.
Carroll said they looked at selecting their next scenic landmark through an equity lens.
"That means looking at geographic and cultural communities that have been less well-represented by landmarks," Carroll said.
The designation doesn't mean any major changes are coming, but it protects the land.
Maria Fabian has walked the Aqueduct for 35 years and says she hopes it brings positive change to the community.
"This new designation may bring hopes and good things to all of us in the neighborhood," Fabian said.
And Bush agreed.
"I long to see it, to continue to blossom, to be clean, to be safe, and to be a pleasant place for people to come by," she said.
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Zvenigorod's most famous sight is the Savvino-Storozhevsky Monastery, which was founded in 1398 by the monk Savva from the Troitse-Sergieva Lavra, at the invitation and with the support of Prince Yury Dmitrievich of Zvenigorod. Savva was later canonised as St Sabbas (Savva) of Storozhev. The monastery late flourished under the reign of Tsar Alexis, who chose the monastery as his family church and often went on pilgrimage there and made lots of donations to it. Most of the monastery’s buildings date from this time. The monastery is heavily fortified with thick walls and six towers, the most impressive of which is the Krasny Tower which also serves as the eastern entrance. The monastery was closed in 1918 and only reopened in 1995. In 1998 Patriarch Alexius II took part in a service to return the relics of St Sabbas to the monastery. Today the monastery has the status of a stauropegic monastery, which is second in status to a lavra. In addition to being a working monastery, it also holds the Zvenigorod Historical, Architectural and Art Museum.
Belfry and Neighbouring Churches
Located near the main entrance is the monastery's belfry which is perhaps the calling card of the monastery due to its uniqueness. It was built in the 1650s and the St Sergius of Radonezh’s Church was opened on the middle tier in the mid-17th century, although it was originally dedicated to the Trinity. The belfry's 35-tonne Great Bladgovestny Bell fell in 1941 and was only restored and returned in 2003. Attached to the belfry is a large refectory and the Transfiguration Church, both of which were built on the orders of Tsar Alexis in the 1650s.
To the left of the belfry is another, smaller, refectory which is attached to the Trinity Gate-Church, which was also constructed in the 1650s on the orders of Tsar Alexis who made it his own family church. The church is elaborately decorated with colourful trims and underneath the archway is a beautiful 19th century fresco.
Nativity of Virgin Mary Cathedral
The Nativity of Virgin Mary Cathedral is the oldest building in the monastery and among the oldest buildings in the Moscow Region. It was built between 1404 and 1405 during the lifetime of St Sabbas and using the funds of Prince Yury of Zvenigorod. The white-stone cathedral is a standard four-pillar design with a single golden dome. After the death of St Sabbas he was interred in the cathedral and a new altar dedicated to him was added.
Under the reign of Tsar Alexis the cathedral was decorated with frescoes by Stepan Ryazanets, some of which remain today. Tsar Alexis also presented the cathedral with a five-tier iconostasis, the top row of icons have been preserved.
Tsaritsa's Chambers
The Nativity of Virgin Mary Cathedral is located between the Tsaritsa's Chambers of the left and the Palace of Tsar Alexis on the right. The Tsaritsa's Chambers were built in the mid-17th century for the wife of Tsar Alexey - Tsaritsa Maria Ilinichna Miloskavskaya. The design of the building is influenced by the ancient Russian architectural style. Is prettier than the Tsar's chambers opposite, being red in colour with elaborately decorated window frames and entrance.
At present the Tsaritsa's Chambers houses the Zvenigorod Historical, Architectural and Art Museum. Among its displays is an accurate recreation of the interior of a noble lady's chambers including furniture, decorations and a decorated tiled oven, and an exhibition on the history of Zvenigorod and the monastery.
Palace of Tsar Alexis
The Palace of Tsar Alexis was built in the 1650s and is now one of the best surviving examples of non-religious architecture of that era. It was built especially for Tsar Alexis who often visited the monastery on religious pilgrimages. Its most striking feature is its pretty row of nine chimney spouts which resemble towers.
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The Old Croton Aqueduct, New York City's original water supply, runs from, Croton-on-Hudson into the Bronx and Manhattan, passing through Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown. For most of its length, the Aqueduct is a horseshoe-shaped brick tunnel 8.5 feet high by 7.5 feet wide, set on a stone foundation and protected with an earthen cover and stone facing at embankment walls.
The Old Croton Aqueduct water system, is one of the premier architectural and engineering feats of its time and was the first to provide desperately needed fresh water to New York City. The Keeper's House offers tours, films, installations and exhibits for all ages, which tell the story of the Old Croton Aqueduct, its purpose, construction ...
Built between 1837 and 1842, the Old Croton Aqueduct was New York City's first water supply system. It replaced the inadequate wells, springs, and ponds used until then. Drawn from the Croton River in Westchester County, the abundant clean water helped fuel a population boom and remained in service until 1958. Although most of the 41 mile long ...
This is a free, easy, 2-hour tour operated by Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct. Meet at the benches in front of the Joseph Caputo Center, which is located at 95 Broadway, Ossining, NY 10562, just west of Rte. 9/Highland Ave. at the junction of Croton Ave. (Rte. 133) (from Metro-North Ossining Train Station by taxi or 15-minute uphill walk).
The Croton Aqueduct or Old Croton Aqueduct was a large and complex water distribution system constructed for New York City between 1837 and 1842. The great aqueducts, which were among the first in the United States, carried water by gravity 41 miles (66 km) from the Croton River in Westchester County to reservoirs in Manhattan.It was built because local water resources had become polluted and ...
How to Visit the Old Croton Aqueduct Trail. You can pick up the trail anywhere it crosses a public street. There is metered street parking in the downtown areas of both Sleepy Hollow and Tarrytown. Tarrytown's McKeel Avenue municipal lot, adjacent to the OCA, is a convenient point to enter the trail. You are welcome to bring your own bike.
Discuss their lives in the dangerous, war-torn contested ground of Westchester County and how it shaped our area following its conclusion. This free, two-hour tour is offered in partnership with Revolutionary Westchester 250, the Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park, and Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct and will cover about 4 miles.
A big thanks to Tom Tarnowsky and everybody involved with the Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct. Visit their website for information about walking tours and special events. You can also visit the state's website for the Old Croton Aqueduct Trail for more information and lots of great maps.. And here is Tom's lecture for the Irvington Historical Society from 2021.
The Old Croton Aqueduct Trail (OCA) goes across the Highbridge - one of the nicest car-free bridges in our region. The OCA is also a great way to get to the new Mario M. Cuomo Bridge Bike Path. The OCA trail is unpaved for most of its length. This is one of the wider (and smoother) parts. You should ride this with a hybrid or mountain bike.
Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct will present two free, easy, two-hour tours of the Old Croton Aqueduct weir in Ossining, Westchester County, NY.. The weirs along the Old Croton Aqueduct were structures that were built right over or next to the aqueduct, enabling direct access to the aqueduct tunnel which allowed for maintenance and repair by diverting the waters.
Some consider the Old Croton Aqueduct to be the original High Line, but now it can be recognized as one of 12 scenic landmarks designated in all of New York City.
Discuss their lives in the dangerous, war-torn contested ground of Westchester County and how it shaped our area following its conclusion. This free, two-hour tour is offered in partnership with Revolutionary Westchester 250, the Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park, and Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct and will cover about 4 miles.
The project is located in the Old Croton Aqueduct between Croton Dam and Route 9A Towns of Cortlandt, New Castle and Ossining, New York. Primary Contact. Ryan McClean New York New Jersey Trail Conference 600 Ramapo Valley Road Mahwah, NJ 07430. Phone: (201) 512-9348 [email protected]
For more than 165 years, the trail atop the Old Croton Aqueduct has linked communities and a wealth of historic sites along the lower Hudson River. Locals will often say,"Let's go for a walk along the Aqueduct," referring to the footpath atop the masonry water tunnel. Both the trail and the tunnel (also known as the "tube") comprise the Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park.
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This 26.2-mile portion of the total 41-mile Aqueduct route became Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park, a recreational and cultural resource that appeals to a wide range of visitors. Tree-lined and grassy, traversing local villages and varied landscapes, the trail offers glimpses of historic and architectural treasures along the way.
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The Friends work to raise public awareness of the Aqueduct and trail and to secure the resources that will enable this historic greenway to remain unspoiled in perpetuity. MEET THE BOARD. Friends of the Old Croton Aqueduct 15 Walnut Street Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522 (914) 693-0529. PRIVACY POLICY