The views extend all the way to the "big lake," Lake Champlain, and the Green Mountains across it in Vermont! The wild forest is named for Split Rock Mountain, the main feature of the area. Uncanny. , George and Tom and I faced a steep scramble in our search for snakes, eagles, and falcons on Adirondack Coast pic.twitter.com/pK5NHGkk. There are also two smaller ponds in the western part of the town, where the Adirondack Mountains begin with Rattlesnake or Willsboro Mountain (there are no rattlesnakes on Rattlesnake Mountain). We watched him slowly make a retreat through a small slit in the rocks. Lake Champlain Thing 1 Mountain View Hiking Tower Community Parking Lot Mountains Genealogy. Protected by state law, rattlers are considered a threatened species in New York… State wildlife officials estimate New York has 3,000 to 6,000 rattlesnakes left, mostly around the Hudson Highlands and a dozen Adirondack dens… Rattlers hibernate in winter and are active from about May through September. We soon saw why as a bald eagle flew across Snake Den Harbor. The way north looks over Lake Champlain and the inviting peaks of the Green Mountains. https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-york/rattlesnake-mountain--3 Our mission? Lake Champlain. The trailhead is easy to miss, but it is located on the east side of Route 22, just south of Long Pond. Learn how your comment data is processed. A short while later I was fortunate enough to photograph the young-ish, calm and totally unaggressive visitor. I want to believe that sharing a personal timber rattlesnake experience will inspire people to exercise greater caution when driving along Lakeshore Road. Trail is a logging road that turns left onto a foot trail that climbs steeply to the summit with spectacular views of Lake Champlain, Willsboro Point, and Vermont. Photos are taken. We were a little worried about the dogs getting close but were excited to see our first rattlesnake in the Adirondacks! A timber rattlesnake is coiled up in their barn. Don't forget to look back on Long Pond. Your email address will not be published. Check. No. This trail is on private land; please be respectful to the owners. Not just long, maybe five feet or so, but really thick. Never once did the snake behave aggressively or ever rattle his tail. The Essex Quarry Nature Park is located on the southern edge of the hamlet, just a short distance from the Lake Champlain Ferries Essex/Charlotte, Vt. landing. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Perhaps the gift of a timber rattlesnake sighting is best received by the unsuspecting. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. This afternoon I was tucking into my lunch when the phone rang. Your next adventure awaits you in your inbox! Damariscotta Lake; Sebago Lake – Jordan Bay; Moosehead Lake – Birches; Moosehead Lake – South; South Twin – Millinockett; Sebec Lake; Winni Rattlesnake Is; Lake Sunapee; Inner Malletts Bay – VT; Join the Club; Pix & Video. And both are loosely tied to the timber rattlesnake overview provided by a writeup, “Group Aims to Save Rattlesnakes in New York Park” from freerepublic.com. Avoid further threatening the snake and withdraw cautiously, slowly. In hind sight, we might have worn gators to be extra-prudent, though the day was hot and we were more concerned with comfort and convenience. As I drove, two thoughts occurred to me. Snowshoes or traction devices are highly recommended. The Bouquet River runs through the town, emptying into Lake Champlain, and the town has 28 miles of shoreline on the lake. Check. I shared my plans for a “rattlesnake safari” in an effort to document live, healthy rattlesnakes in their natural habitat. To see some live timber rattlesnakes in their native Split Rock habitat. This mountain is well-known for offering great "value for effort." Closure signs have been posted. @TrekEast Loon? Slightly less than a year ago I floated the idea of a “timber rattlesnake safari” with Essex, NY friends, John Davis and Tom Stransky. After overwhelming the memory card on my camera and waving goodbye to Hillary I headed home. In early July 2012, I posted a heartbreaking image of a timber rattlesnake killed on Lakeshore Road near the Split Rock Wildway. It was impressive. TrekEast/TrekWest veteran John Davis prepares for first foray into timber rattlesnake habitat on September 12, 2012 by transitioning from waterman to mountaineer. (timesunion.com). So all of the pictures above are from that first lookout spot. The trail is an old logging road that turns left onto a foot trail, which climbs steeply to the summit where there are spectacular views of Lake Champlain, Willsboro Point, and Vermont. His head was already under the rock as my approach had led him to seek shelter there. He taught and coached at Santa Fe Preparatory School and The American School of Paris, co-founded Maison Margaux: "Paris à la parisienne" in Faubourg Saint-Germain, and owns Adobe Oasis in Santa Fe, NM with his bride. There is no camping, littering, fires, bikes, or motorized vehicles. Despite the name, this is the extreme northern end of the range for the timber rattlesnake. But it’s a bit of a gamble, no? Free, open to all. Eagle? There is a small sign at the pull-off on the east side of road across from Long Pond Cabins. Zilch. The Rattlesnake Mountain trail is closed until further notice at the request of the Town of Willsboro. Please bring a potl… [Continue Reading], The Newman Center Film Series-on-Tour will stop at the Hampton Inn, 586 State Route 3, Platts… [Continue Reading], The Champlain Valley Film Series In order to help keep our community healthy, we won’t be showing … [Continue Reading]. Is suspect we didn’t look very threatening, and the click-click-clicking of my camera my have hypnotized the almost black pit viper. Andrew Klingler Recommended for you. John Davis, a conservationist, writer and wilderness trekker (@wildwaystrekker) had discovered six timber rattlesnakes a couple of years prior during a Split Rock outing, and he was optimistic that we would be able to locate a few during our rattlesnake safari. The Champlain Valley Film Series In order to help keep our community healthy, we won’t be showing movies at the Grange this winter. Return either on the Rattlesnake Cliffs Trail or the Aunt Jenny Trail. If you’re a wise herpetologist with a knowledge of the Adirondacks’ Champlain Valley maybe you can help solve my snake mystery… Updates (“Timber Rattlesnake Killed“). Saved by John James. Heightened risk? The rattler’s thick black body was curled up with the rattle facing us but silent. Only once Hillary fired up the lawn mower and backed away from the approximately 30-36″ snake did it slowly, lazily uncoil and navigate around the wall of the barn. Champlain Area Trails has announced that the Rattlesnake Mountain Trail in Willsboro has been closed by the landowner until further notice due to crowding and non-respect of social distancing rules. In all likelihood the rattlesnake, no matter how large and menacing, will slither off without striking. These much mythologized predators are in fact incredibly reserved, infrequently witnessed by recreational hikers and far more likely to retreat than attack. It's usually less than an hour to the top, and there are spectacular views of the entire area, including Willsboro Bay and Willsboro Point, the Four Brothers Islands, Giant Mountain, and Rocky Peak Ridge. Pictures; Videos; Plans. Split Rock Wildway: Scouting the Adirondack Park’s Most Diverse Wildlife Corridor, The Essex Yoga Club meets every Monday at 5:30 pm at St. John’s Church. Take that and go to both overlooks where you will get spectacular views of Silver Lake, Lake Dunmore, the Champlain Valley, and the Adirondacks. And, with a dash of luck, I just might convince people fearful of rattlesnakes to spare their lives. Despite the name, this is the extreme northern end of the range for the Timber Rattlesnake, which is listed as Threatened, and are somewhat rare. Our first rattlesnake on Split Rock Mountain! My bride answered, listened and handed me the receiver. (owner – PL) Rattlesnake Mt Trail Overview Map . Our “rattlesnake safari” inspired the nickname “Trek-Beast” in honor or Davis’ epic wildlife and habitat adventures. The views extend all the way to the "big lake," Lake Champlain, and the Green Mountains across it in Vermont! Eagle's nest? Mount Independence is slightly more than a 1.25 miles (2.01 km) in length and less than .75 miles (1.21 km) … 3:02. I did. “Given their low reproductive rate along with a high mortality rate of young, as well as being killed or captured by humans, the Timber Rattlesnake is in serious trouble in the Northeast,” James Beemer, a civilian Defense Department biologist, wrote in a 2001 study… Rattlers have not been responsible for any fatalities in New York for decades. It flew back below us and landed in a pine tree near shore for a late lunch or early dinner… As I started to scramble up some open rock to try and get a better view, I was stopped in my tracks. He meanders on Twitter, Facebook, Google+, Pinterest, YouTube and Flickr. First class paddling and scrambling? Landmarks Tess Pfeifle October 4, 2020 2 Comments. Required fields are marked *. (freerepublic.com). Group Aims to Save Rattlesnakes in New York Park, Newman Center Film Series-on-Tour: TAKE THE MONEY AND RUN, Champlain Valley Film Series Presents Home Together Film Series’ Reel Talk: MY OCTOPUS TEACHER. A timber rattler had been laying just fifteen feet or so away from us. I go. It's usually less than an hour to the top, and there are spectacular views of the entire area, including Willsboro Bay and Willsboro Point, the Four Brothers Islands, Giant Mountain, and Rocky Peak Ridge. This mountain is well-known for offering great "value for effort." The three kayak and hike and scramble but find no rattlesnakes. And on September 12 we embarked. Reply. HAGUE, N.Y. (NEWS10) — On Sunday, an Environmental Conservation Officer responded to the town of Hague for a reportedly trapped timber rattlesnake at a residence where a family was vacationing. 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