NYFalls.com Talk

This is the old Champlain Canal, now a recreation area, in the village of Schuylerville. The canal lies between the Hudson River and the row of buildings that now line Routes 4 & 32.

At the end of the section above the path continues via a footbridge over Fish Creek. Below the bridge are the ruins of the center stone support for the aqueduct that carried the old Champlain Canal over the creek.

The old towpath continues as a recreational path to the north of the village.

The abandoned lock of the original canal.

The hardware that held the lock gates in place.

The modern version...

I found myself wondering if the barge was designed to just fit inside the lock. I think there was only about than six inches between the lock and the barge on either side.

Fascinating. Love those ruins. especially that bridge over the aqueduct path. cool stuff.