This place is amazing and great for a walk or run through the woods. Excellent for people of all ages and activity levels. The path is soft, flat and grassy. There are rest points along the way and plaques depicting historical images of the Erie Canal and its construction.
Great bird views, and spots to check out the Mohawk River. Sometimes you’ll find cool things left behind by others.
Ryan Mazierski
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May 28, 2023
Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site is a great place to visit! The site is beautiful and provides much to do. There are walking trails, a nearby bike trail, and a creek where you can kayak or fish.
The historic tour is very good. The tour starts at the visitor center. On the tour you will be able to see the museum that presents interesting artifacts from the Erie Canal. You will also walk outside and see remnants of the original Erie Canal constructed in the early 1800's. As you approach the Schoharie Creek you will see the remains of the Schoharie Creek Aqueduct that carried boats over the Schoharie Creek. This aqueduct was was a marvel of engineering and was one of the best parts of the tour.
The site provides numerous recreational opportunities. You can walk along the tow path of the original Erie Canal. A little down the road from the historic site you can also see the Yankee Hill Lock #28 and Putman Canal Store. This site was a "canal store" that primarily operated in the mid 1800's. This area is also very scenic. To get the Yankee Hill you can either drive, ride a bike, or walk from the visitor center.
If interested you should take advantage of the nearby Empire State Bike Trail. It follows the Mohawk River and is very scenic. The nearby boat launch offers a place to launch a boat, kayak, picnic, or fish. It's very nice.
Parking is easy and convenient. Call ahead for a tour. Tours are also cash only.
Karl Fisher
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January 01, 2024
A pleasant, sunny "NY Parks First Day" hike along the tow paths. Shared a ~2.75 miles walk with many others enjoying a mild January 1st day.
Landon Ashby (pure mahem)
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October 29, 2024
There's a lot to unpack here. More to this place than an Aquafer. The modern Visitor Center was a pleasant surprise. Multiple educational touchscreen kiosks so everyone on your group can explore and learn at their own pace and ensure if it does get crowded, you won't be waiting long to access one. This isn't just a State Historic Site it's also an NPS National Historic Site, so bring your National Park Passport in with you to get your Cancellation. I had fun here!
Bradford “brad4finity”
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October 27, 2024
Great place to visit for a walk with dogs or on bike or just on your own two feet. Wonderful history too! Check out the visitors center.
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This place is amazing and great for a walk or run through the woods. Excellent for people of all ages and activity levels. The path is soft, flat and grassy. There are rest points along the way and plaques depicting historical images of the Erie Canal and its construction. Great bird views, and spots to check out the Mohawk River. Sometimes you’ll find cool things left behind by others.
Schoharie Crossing State Historic Site is a great place to visit! The site is beautiful and provides much to do. There are walking trails, a nearby bike trail, and a creek where you can kayak or fish. The historic tour is very good. The tour starts at the visitor center. On the tour you will be able to see the museum that presents interesting artifacts from the Erie Canal. You will also walk outside and see remnants of the original Erie Canal constructed in the early 1800's. As you approach the Schoharie Creek you will see the remains of the Schoharie Creek Aqueduct that carried boats over the Schoharie Creek. This aqueduct was was a marvel of engineering and was one of the best parts of the tour. The site provides numerous recreational opportunities. You can walk along the tow path of the original Erie Canal. A little down the road from the historic site you can also see the Yankee Hill Lock #28 and Putman Canal Store. This site was a "canal store" that primarily operated in the mid 1800's. This area is also very scenic. To get the Yankee Hill you can either drive, ride a bike, or walk from the visitor center. If interested you should take advantage of the nearby Empire State Bike Trail. It follows the Mohawk River and is very scenic. The nearby boat launch offers a place to launch a boat, kayak, picnic, or fish. It's very nice. Parking is easy and convenient. Call ahead for a tour. Tours are also cash only.
A pleasant, sunny "NY Parks First Day" hike along the tow paths. Shared a ~2.75 miles walk with many others enjoying a mild January 1st day.
There's a lot to unpack here. More to this place than an Aquafer. The modern Visitor Center was a pleasant surprise. Multiple educational touchscreen kiosks so everyone on your group can explore and learn at their own pace and ensure if it does get crowded, you won't be waiting long to access one. This isn't just a State Historic Site it's also an NPS National Historic Site, so bring your National Park Passport in with you to get your Cancellation. I had fun here!
Great place to visit for a walk with dogs or on bike or just on your own two feet. Wonderful history too! Check out the visitors center.