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

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.

Probably the last time at the Potholers until after Labor Day Weekend 🏊

Probably the last time at the Potholers until after Labor Day Weekend 🏊

 Work Continues On Brayhouse Brook Crossing

Truth be told that isn’t that far away and it seems like they are making progress on reopening Piseco Powley Road and maybe access will be available by the start of hunting season by September 1st. They probably have to be done by September 30th, the end of the municipal fiscal year to get state grants for storm rebuilding.

I always like a good Indian Summer trip to the Potholers, one last visit before the nip of the autumn air kicks in and I get busy with autumn activities at work. Maybe either camp at the House Pond site or Powley Place.

By waiting until after Labor Day, the crowds will be gone, more campsites will be open and more choices will be available for a nice weekend in the wilderness.

I am thinking like in years past, I would combine it with a trip to Moss Island and Little Falls, hike some of the bike trail or paddle some of the canal as summer 2020 fades away into the colors of autumn. Seems like a fitting end to the summer.

Work Continues On Brayhouse Brook Crossing

Coming back to the Potholers, I noted that Arietta has brought in an excavataotor and is hardening the crossing over Brayhouse Brook. They've added additional ourse rock, and have lined the edges of the culvert with heavy boulders. They've also done additional repairs to their section of the road just to south of the Potholers. I've been told that Stratford is working on repairing their bridge and will be re-grading their section of road in the coming weeks, to prepare the road for full opening by the start of hunting season on September 1st.

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