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.

http://www.dec.ny.gov/lands/28339.html

Get maps of campsites and destinations as a single-page PDF here: https://www.scribd.com/document/640949248/Piseco-Powley-Road-Campsite-Map-Pack

Campfire

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Just a nice evening sitting next to the virtual campfire.

I’m glad a more normal summer returns 🏖

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I’m glad a more normal summer returns 🏖

Back at the Potholers

Last summer was such an odd summer with the pandemic and Piseco-Powley Road closed except from the north. Maybe it was good as it slowed the pandemic crowds down but I’ve been coming here for years in the summer for the Potholers and was devastated last year when the southern entrance was closed.

Now remote work from the Adirondacks was fun but I’m glad my weekends are mostly work free and time off is actually time disconnected and not time remote working from the Adirondacks. I just like the separation and I like the quiet away from the internet when I can read and write without the distractions of the internet.

Plus last summer was just odd with social distancing. It was odd to ask time off for a vacation – something that seemed taboo during a pandemic. Mask wearing or in my case the bandana over the face was uncomfortable and you always had the fear of getting COVID-19.

Probably this summer I’ll do my usual three hot summer weekends up at the Potholers. I’m glad, it’s nice seeing the regulars and things returning back to normal.