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

Dying Spruce in Powley Place

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It’s kind of sad how many of the Spruce Trees – many old growth – are dying in Powley Place. A lot have died and been chopped for firewood even in the past eight or so years I’ve been coming here regularly. Spruce Cranker aka Old Man’s Beard isn’t a new disease but its finally taken ahold here.

Grassy Brook

Old growth spruce

 

House Pond

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A look around House Pond in Stratford, off of Piseco-Powley Road.