What a beautiful day for a walk!! And we deserved it after all those hot, humid Saturdays this summer. We were an even dozen, including Teresa's husband Vince. This was a new walk for most of us. We began at the Garrison railroad station and walked past some ruins, over a stream, across the Metro tracks to Arden Point where we viewed the river including the Bear Mt. Bridge, West Point, Hotel Thayer and the former Ladycliff College now the West Point Museum.
After taking in the view, we split up taking two different paths back to the bridge. We walked a short distance on Marcia's Mile stopping at the large gazebo to enjoy another scenic view. We continued on a bit looking up at the former Capuchin friary that is now the Open Space Institute.
 |
| the beginning of the trail |
 |
| some of the ruins at the beginning of trail |
 |
| we crossed a small stream |
 |
| and the bridge over the railroad tracks |
 |
| looking down the tracks from the bridge |
 |
| river view |
 |
| looking toward the Bear Mt. Bridge ... in the distance |
 |
| relaxing on the rocks |
 |
| heading for the gazebo |
 |
| the Hotel Thayer in distance |
 |
| the former Ladycliff College now the West Point Museum |
 |
| the roots of a fallen willow tree |
 |
| side view of the tree |
 |
| the back of the Institute |
 |
| West Point in the distance |
 |
| we walked near the tracks at some points...a passing train |
After the walk, six of us enjoyed brunch at Hudson Hils Cafe in Cold Spring.
No comments:
Post a Comment