Bennett Hill Preserve

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This 155 acre property was a gift of Dr. Jerry Bilinski of North Chatham in 1998 to the Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy. The hill towers over Clarksville, and stands only a short distance from the base of the Helderberg Escarpment. Although the top of the hill is only 400 feet above the surrounding land, it offers striking views of the Helderbergs to the north and west, and Albany to the east.

http://www.mohawkhudson.org/preserves/Bennett.htm

Former Orchard at Bennett Hill Farm

Andy | April 17, 2011

This orchard is no longer producing as far as I can tell, although maybe it's still part of Bennett Farm which is now a separate privately owned parcel from Bennett Hill.

Taken on Sunday April 17, 2011 at Bennett Hill Preserve.

Descending Bennett Hill

Andy | February 27, 2011

Taken on Sunday February 27, 2011 at Bennett Hill Preserve.

Albany

Andy | February 27, 2011

Looking to the east from Bennett Hill, on a rather hazy day.

Taken on Sunday February 27, 2011 at Bennett Hill Preserve.

Snow Drifts on Hill Top

Andy | February 27, 2011

Taken on Sunday February 27, 2011 at Bennett Hill Preserve.

Deep Snow on Bennett Hill

Andy | February 27, 2011

You can see from the trail marker, how deep the snow was at spots. Fortunately, below the light fluffy stuff, it was really well packed.

Taken on Sunday February 27, 2011 at Bennett Hill Preserve.

Snow Drifts

Andy | February 27, 2011

While it was somewhat hard to guess depth, I'm guessing some had to be 5 feet or deeper on top of Bennett Hill.

Taken on Sunday February 27, 2011 at Bennett Hill Preserve.

Looking Down at Meadowbrook Farms

Andy | February 27, 2011

And uptown Clarksville...

Taken on Sunday February 27, 2011 at Bennett Hill Preserve.