The Yellow Brick Road Series LbNA #36628 (ARCHIVED)
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Add Location| Owner: | Ruby Slippers  |
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| Plant date: | Nov 10, 2007 |
| Location: | |
| City: | Delmar |
| County: | Albany |
| State: | New York |
| Boxes: | 2 |
| Found by: | Arf! (2) |
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| Last found: | Mar 31, 2013 |
| Status: | FFFFFFFFFFFr |
| Last edited: | Nov 10, 2007 |
6/14/2013.... I just updated some of the clue for Box #1 as the landscape has changed over the last few months. These boxes are at the ready for your search!
Family oriented and dog friendly.
Degree of difficulty: Easy. Wear sturdy walking shoes or sneakers as the trails may be damp and slippery if covered with leaves.
DIRECTIONS AND CLUES: From Albany and parts north and east: Take I-787 SOUTH to the end. At the light turn LEFT. At the second traffic light, turn LEFT onto Delaware Ave. (Rt 443). After you pass the cemetery on your left take a LEFT onto MILL ROAD.
From Delmar and parts south and west: Follow Delaware Ave (Rt 443) toward Albany. You will pass Jim's Tastee Freeze ice cream stand on your right. After you cross the Normanskill Bridge, take the first RIGHT onto MILL ROAD. If you come to the cemetery on your right, you missed the turn.
Follow the road down under the bridge. You will pass a BRIDGE CLOSED sign on your left. Park in the parking lot on your left. With the creek behind you, cross the road and follow the path up the hill. It is bordered by logs to guide the way. At the top of the hill is the farm that houses the Albany Police horses. This area is off limits to civilians. Turn to the right - the Whipple Bridge will be in front of you. The Whipple cast and wrought iron bowstring truss bridge was built in 1876 in Syracuse, NY. It was designed by local resident, Squire Whipple (1804-1888). He was the first person to correctly analyze the stresses in a bridge truss. Out of over 100 bridges that were built mainly for the Erie Canal, this is one of the only remaining bridges still in service.
Cross the Whipple Bridge. You will see a Slippery Elm tree on your left. Turn RIGHT down the paved road. Notice the remains of the Yellow Bricks along the edges of the road. This road was originally paved entirely with these yellow bricks and was known by the locals as the Yellow Brick Road.
About 60-65 paces, you will see a utility pole on the left side of the road - #3. Directly across the road is a 'guide wire' stabilizing another utility pole. Standing where the guide wire meets the ground, with the ravine ahead of you - walk toward "10 o-clock". There is some deadfall int he shape of a "V" on the side of the slope. Hidden amongst the mulch is the prize you seek. Be careful, the ground may be slippery.
After you rehide the 'treasure', continue down the paved road. Go to the BRIDGE CLOSED sign to enjoy the picturesque views of the Normanskill Creek - a long and permanent stream that winds for many miles across south-central Albany County and empties into the Hudson River. Remnants of the original yellow brick pavers are still present on this old double arch bridge.
With the bridge behind you, turn LEFT and return to the parking lot area. Walk to the NORMANSKILL FARM HIKING TRAIL and ORGANIC GARDEN sign. Enter the trail under the DOGS MUST BE ON A LEASH sign. Watch your step as the trail may be damp and covered by leaves. You will pass the remains of an old stone foundation on your right. Continuing along the trail, you will pass a yellow farm building on your right. Cross the wooden bridge. You will come upon a small fenced in community garden (La Estoncia)on your right. Facing the creek, you will see the remains of an abandoned piece of farm equipment. Walk to the right and step over any deadfall. Take a step or two toward the creek and turn left. What you seek is hidden near the tire. Be careful as you explore. You will be very near the path of curious dogs and their walkers. After you have rehidden the 'treasure' you can continue along the trail. The path leads you along the edge of the creek and to the dog park. Enjoy the visit. Please reseal the boxes and protective bags carefully.
Family oriented and dog friendly.
Degree of difficulty: Easy. Wear sturdy walking shoes or sneakers as the trails may be damp and slippery if covered with leaves.
DIRECTIONS AND CLUES: From Albany and parts north and east: Take I-787 SOUTH to the end. At the light turn LEFT. At the second traffic light, turn LEFT onto Delaware Ave. (Rt 443). After you pass the cemetery on your left take a LEFT onto MILL ROAD.
From Delmar and parts south and west: Follow Delaware Ave (Rt 443) toward Albany. You will pass Jim's Tastee Freeze ice cream stand on your right. After you cross the Normanskill Bridge, take the first RIGHT onto MILL ROAD. If you come to the cemetery on your right, you missed the turn.
Follow the road down under the bridge. You will pass a BRIDGE CLOSED sign on your left. Park in the parking lot on your left. With the creek behind you, cross the road and follow the path up the hill. It is bordered by logs to guide the way. At the top of the hill is the farm that houses the Albany Police horses. This area is off limits to civilians. Turn to the right - the Whipple Bridge will be in front of you. The Whipple cast and wrought iron bowstring truss bridge was built in 1876 in Syracuse, NY. It was designed by local resident, Squire Whipple (1804-1888). He was the first person to correctly analyze the stresses in a bridge truss. Out of over 100 bridges that were built mainly for the Erie Canal, this is one of the only remaining bridges still in service.
Cross the Whipple Bridge. You will see a Slippery Elm tree on your left. Turn RIGHT down the paved road. Notice the remains of the Yellow Bricks along the edges of the road. This road was originally paved entirely with these yellow bricks and was known by the locals as the Yellow Brick Road.
About 60-65 paces, you will see a utility pole on the left side of the road - #3. Directly across the road is a 'guide wire' stabilizing another utility pole. Standing where the guide wire meets the ground, with the ravine ahead of you - walk toward "10 o-clock". There is some deadfall int he shape of a "V" on the side of the slope. Hidden amongst the mulch is the prize you seek. Be careful, the ground may be slippery.
After you rehide the 'treasure', continue down the paved road. Go to the BRIDGE CLOSED sign to enjoy the picturesque views of the Normanskill Creek - a long and permanent stream that winds for many miles across south-central Albany County and empties into the Hudson River. Remnants of the original yellow brick pavers are still present on this old double arch bridge.
With the bridge behind you, turn LEFT and return to the parking lot area. Walk to the NORMANSKILL FARM HIKING TRAIL and ORGANIC GARDEN sign. Enter the trail under the DOGS MUST BE ON A LEASH sign. Watch your step as the trail may be damp and covered by leaves. You will pass the remains of an old stone foundation on your right. Continuing along the trail, you will pass a yellow farm building on your right. Cross the wooden bridge. You will come upon a small fenced in community garden (La Estoncia)on your right. Facing the creek, you will see the remains of an abandoned piece of farm equipment. Walk to the right and step over any deadfall. Take a step or two toward the creek and turn left. What you seek is hidden near the tire. Be careful as you explore. You will be very near the path of curious dogs and their walkers. After you have rehidden the 'treasure' you can continue along the trail. The path leads you along the edge of the creek and to the dog park. Enjoy the visit. Please reseal the boxes and protective bags carefully.