CROTON AQUEDUCT
A Great Escape from NYC
Did you know that you can take a scenic walk across the New Croton Aqueduct in New York City's watershed area? Located in upstate New York, this reservoir supplies the city and lower state with drinking water. While it may be one of the smaller reservoirs in the area, it still covers 28.5 square miles and holds an impressive 10 billion gallons of water. It's said that a cup of water can take up to 12 years to travel from the aqueduct to NYC, though this has not been officially confirmed.
One of the most impressive features of the New Croton Aqueduct is its dam, which stretches 1200 feet long and stands 170 feet high. The top of the dam is 23 feet thick, while the base is a massive 116 feet thick. The lake itself is 170 feet deep, with the water level sitting 330 feet above the high-water mark in NYC. Alongside the dam is a spillway that measures 250 feet in length.
If you're looking for a peaceful and socially distant outdoor activity, consider a visit to the New Croton Aqueduct. To get there from White Plains, take Route 684 north and exit at Route 35. Follow the road and park in the lot on Reservoir Road off of Route 22. The walk is only about 35 minutes from White Plains.
If you have any real estate needs in the area, don't hesitate to give me a call at (914) 755-9816.
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