Below NY 8 Bleeds  🖼️

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Below NY 8 Bleeds ...

I noticed that the hillside below the modern NY 8 cut and fill near Auger Falls is bleeding red. I assume it's iron eating bacteria, from cutting and filling in part of the hillside as part of the 1968 bypass of Old Route 8A. Too red to be acid mine drainage, which is uncommon in Adirondacks unlike Appalachia.

Taken on Monday May 17, 2021 at Auger Falls.

Map: Slader Creek State Forest

More about Auger Falls...

This 40 foot falls is at the beginning of a series of drops, plunges and cascades totaling over 100 feet though this narrow gorge lined with Hemlocks on the Sacandaga River. Many potholes can be seen along the edge of the gorge when the water level is low.

5.0 miles N. of Wells. From Wells, drive N on Rte 30 to the junction of Rte 30 & Rte 8. Continue another 1.7 miles on Rte 30 & turn right into a dirt parking area. Park and walk back towards Rte 30, and follow the old dirt road to the left, which parallels Rte 30. At the end of the road, look for the DEC register, marking the beginning of the trail. Follow the colored DEC trail markers for 0.3 mile to the top of the falls. You'll hear the roar of the falls shortly after you start the hike.

http://www.adirondackexperience.com/recreation/hiking/auger-falls

Map: Auger Falls Via Griffin (East Side)
Map: Old Route 8A Snowmobile Trail
Photo: Temporary Snowmobile Bridge
Photo: Roaring Auger Falls
Photo: Big Red
Photo: Hiking Old Route 8A
Photo: Auger Falls
Photo: Auger Falls
Photo: Drop
Photo: Almost To The Flats
Photo: Below the Falls
Photo: Auger Falls roar on Sunday

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