Schenectady Wintersports Club

By John Bidell

I came across a nice area sponsored by the Mohawk Hudson Land Conservancy located in Knox NY. This preserve is located about 10 miles from Thatcher park, so a full day of outdoor activities can be split between the two properties.The Nancy Winn Preserve is located on Street Road outside of Altamont NY. No, Don doesn’ have any affiliation. The property has numerous trail loops with views out into the valley. There are 10 QR codes available at stops that link you to audio descriptions of the property, The land is mature hemlocks with quite a number of limestone fissures so watch your footing. The existing cabin which was constructed from a kit is to be donated to the Heldeberg Workshop, a children’s summer program located in Voorheesville. Anyone interested in helping with the dismantling of the cabin please feel free to contact me as I am the lead on that project.

Well, since I started my day at Thatcher park with a short hike, and finished at the Winn Preserve, I need a beer and  a snack. Jump back on 159 and head back to Altamont to the Farmhouse Tap and Tavern. Great food and of course draft beer. I think that gives you a great way to plan your outdoor adventure; remember, it is hunting season and red or pink, I prefer a hat, is highly recommended during the month of December.

John Bidell