Bennett Hill in November 2009

I went for a walk at Bennett Hill on a warm afternoon in Novmeber. Here, walking along the pastures that run along the border of Bennett Hill.

Population of Albany County

Walking along the trail.

Trail

Here is the new “Bathtub Spring” we installed as part of a local scout’s Eagle Project. This allows people to refill their water bottles or give their thirsty dog some water. I drank some, it didn’t really kill me yet. Tastes a little bit muddy/gritty.

City of Rochester - Race and Hispanic

Meadow Brook Farm from the top of the hill, looking through the trees.

Meadowbrook Farm Through Trees

On the top of the hill there is a new clearing you can look out of above Clarksville.

New Clearing On Bennett Hill

Looking up towards the Adirondacks / Lake George area in the background, with the NYSDOT headquarters and Colonie Center closer in the foreground.

Adirondacks

Descending the Red Trail on the Eastern side of the hill, looking out towards of Albany.

Barge Canal along the Cycleway

And as I headed back to the truck, the sun was setting over Cass Hill.

Setting Sunset

Here is a map.


View Hikes of 2009 in a larger map

SUNY Albany

I believe the mountains peak in the background is Grass Mountain in Vermont. I could be wrong though.

Taken on Saturday November 7, 2009 at Bennett Hill Preserve.

New Clearing On Bennett Hill

This summer, the Land Conservancy that owns Bennett Hill cleared out a view from the top of mountain, looking mostly due North over Clarksville. It would have been nice to seen a more easterly view for Albany, but so be it.

Taken on Saturday November 7, 2009 at Bennett Hill Preserve.

No Fires Permitted

Now that's no fun. Of course for a good portion of the year, there is a lot of dry brush up here, and them farmers below don't want their fields burnt.

Taken on Saturday November 7, 2009 at Bennett Hill Preserve.

Bathtub Spring

Below that rock wall is a "spring box" that collects water that is washing down the bank of the hill, on a layer of clay. As you can see from a previous photo, it works quite effectively.

Taken on Saturday November 7, 2009 at Bennett Hill Preserve.