Events

Clermont Geology Walk

Location

Clermont State Historic Site
1 Clermont Ave
Germantown, NY 12526

County: Columbia
Region: Upper Hudson

Date(s)

• September 7, 2025, 10:00AM (rain or shine)

Detailed Times/Hours Walk leaves from the Clermont Visitor Center at 10 am. Ends at 12 pm.

Details

Event Type Walk/Hike Description Did you know that the geology of Clermont dates back 450 million years? Join professor Robert Titus as he leads us on a geology walk at Clermont State Historic Site. We will examine the bedrock rising east of the mansion and the silt and clay that lies closer to the river--- physical remnants of a time when the site was at the bottom of a marine abyss, similar to the Marianna Trench! Robert Titus and his wife Johanna are both retired scientists who have become popular science writers, well known throughout the Catskills. They have recently published a book entitled “The Hudson River Schools of Art and Their Ice Age Origins.” The book relates the Ice Age history of the Hudson Valley to the development of its 19th Century art, literature and landscape architecture. In short, Robert and Johanna argue that all Hudson Valley culture dates back to the Ice Age. The walk will begin at the Visitor Center and cover about 1 and a half miles throughout the park. The walk will include slight inclines and some uneven surfaces. Please wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather. Mansion Tours will be available for a fee from 11 am to 4 pm. Organization Hosting the Event Clermont State Historic Site Phone Number (518) 478-3643

Additional Information

Well managed grassy paths with gradual inclines. Some loose stone and mud.

Trip Duration (hours): 2
Difficulty: Easy
This event is NOT Suitable for children under: 5
Length (miles): 1.5
Boots Needed: No

Family Friendly: Yes
Barrier Free or Wheelchar accessible? Portion
Additional Wheelchair Info: Some electric wheelchairs may struggle on inclines.