Piseco-Powley Road

Stretching from Stratford to Piseco, Piseco-Powley Road winds along the western edge of one of the last remaining old Adirondack dirt roads. Lined with venerable spruce trees, some nearly brushing against the road, it offers a glimpse of nature’s untouched beauty. The tranquil West Branch of the East Canada Creek intersects Powley Road at Powley Place. This spot is positioned 8 miles southwest of Piseco Outlet, where NY 10 crosses, and approximately 7.5 miles from the point Piseco-Powley Road branches off from NY 10. When approached from the south, Powley Place is found 10.5 miles northeast from Stratford via Piseco Road. Notably, this area hosts four campsites, forming part of the 22 designated camping spots along Piseco-Powley Road, enhancing the allure of this picturesque route.

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Upside Down

Apparently a bad day at the Division of Operations. They cut the maple leaf upside down on the outhouses.

Taken on Saturday July 25, 2020 at Piseco-Powley Road.

Creek Crossing

To get to Goldmine Stream Falls, you have to cross three small cricks. This one lacks a bridge, you hope stones to get across it.

Taken on Saturday July 25, 2020 at Piseco-Powley Road.

To Discourage Erosion

As you can see, I added several large rocks and continued to add dirt after this picture was taken, to further improve the access to this campsite.

Taken on Saturday July 25, 2020 at Piseco-Powley Road.

Rebuilt Driveway

When I first got to Campsite 14, the driveway up to it was steeply erroded by last years flooding, making it easy for passenger cars and even stock trucks to get hung up. I didn't like how step it was either because I was having trouble getting in and out without four-wheel drive on. So I dredged some material from the drainage ditches, and hauled some heavy rock to build up and smooth the entance to the campsite, so while it's still not perfect -- really needs a culvert -- it should make it a lot easier to get in and out, especilaly for passenger cars. I am hoping the small boulders I put in place along with the ditching I did for rain, will keep this campsite driveway from erroding so quickly in the future.

Taken on Saturday July 25, 2020 at Piseco-Powley Road.