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Good view of the trail, near the Calcium end. |
One of the bridges. |
Observation area over the pond. (This has been taken out). |
Calcium-end entrance to trail, with picnic tables, info sign. |
Info: This trail is paved with loose gravel.
Fairly easy for
anyone, whether walking or bike-riding, though not recommended for
bikes
with thin tires or those who have trouble walking. Groomed in the
winter for cross-country skiing. There
is a large pond and paved parking at both ends. Nicely kept trail with
wooden bridges, a picnic table, cook-out, benche, etc. Very
nice
look out over pond [Presently
gone]. Pond is posted No Trespassing.
The trail is actually a septic line right-of-way from Watertown to Fort
Drum but this is not very evident and the trail is well worth using.
Some history on Calcium here.
Directions: If you are heading out of Watertown go out Route 11 until you find the Patterson Road on the right. The entrance to the trail will be just past this. Or you may continue out Route 11 until you reach Calcium and then take a right into Calcium on the Sanford Corners Road. Another parking lot is a little ways up that road on the right near the fire station.
Coordinates/Waypoint(s): N 44 01.249, W 75 50.904 - Parking lot/trail start at Calcium end.
Geocache(s) from
Geocaching.com:
*(GCM32A) The Walkway & Nature Trail #1
[N
44° 01.139 W 075° 51.008]
*(GCW2FR)
Don't Poke Your Eye Out [N
44° 01.034 W 075° 51.460]
Trail Distance: Approximately 2.1 miles
Date/Time Open: ?
Mountain Biking Allowed: Yes
Difficulty: Very Easy.
Regular Biking Allowed: Yes
Difficulty: Easy, except for road
bikes with very
thin tires, still rideable.
Hiking/Walking Allowed: Yes
Difficulty: Easy, some slight hills.
Cross-Country Skiing: Yes.
Fishing: Yes.
Pets Allowed: Yes
Built on Former Railroad Bed: No.
Special Instructions: No horse-riding. No motorized vehicles.
For More Information: ?
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