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The 2024 Hudson River Valley Ramble will occur on August 31st and every day in September. Event leaders will be able to submit events in Spring. If you have questions about hosting an event for the Ramble, please email ramble@hudsongreenway.ny.gov.
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Exploring the Canals of Cohoes
Location
Cohoes Visitor Center
58 Remsen St.
Cohoes, NY 12047
County: Albany
Region: Upper Hudson
Date(s)
- September 16, 2023, 1:00PM
Details
Event Type Walk/Hike Description Cohoes began its rise to industrial prominence as a canal town. The Erie and Champlain Canals traversed Cohoes, and this network of waterways, along with abundant waterpower, made Cohoes a leader in the Industrial Revolution. On this tour, you will travel old canal towpaths where mules pulling barges once trod, see 170 year old limestone locks built by hand, and learn the history of this 19th century technological achievement. You will find out about the different routes the canal took through Cohoes over time, hear stories of life in a lively canal town, and learn how transportation and power canals and the Cohoes Falls led to the growth of the Harmony Mills and other industries in Cohoes. The walk will begin and end at the Cohoes Visitor Center. Organization Hosting the Event Spindle City Historic Society Phone Number 5182375618Additional Information
Additional Equipment Required: noEvent Duration (hours): 1.5
Difficulty: Easy
Not suitable for children under age 10.
Length (miles): 2
Boots Needed: No
Barrier Free or Wheelchar accessible? No