John Davis prepares for first foray into timber rattlesnake habitat In hind sight, we might have worn gators to be extra-prudent, though the day was hot … The trailhead is easy to miss, but it is located on the east side of Route 22, just south of Long Pond. Avoid further threatening the snake and withdraw cautiously, slowly. The Nature Park will include hiking trails and educational signs and is on the site of the former Essex Quarry that operated from the late 18 th century to just a few years ago. 4k Drone Video: Champlain and Highlands Forge Lake, Adirondack Park, NY - Duration: ... Rattlesnake Swimming in Lake George NY - Duration: 3:02. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! Now, don’t get me wrong. Parking area on east side of road across from Long Pond Cabins. Nothing that big though. To see some live timber rattlesnakes in their native Split Rock habitat. Eagle? 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. We’ve got the best ideas for things to do on your next Adirondack adventure, and we will deliver them right to your inbox! Pictures; Videos; Plans. Our “rattlesnake safari” inspired the nickname “Trek-Beast” in honor or Davis’ epic wildlife and habitat adventures. The Rattlesnake Mountain trail is closed until further notice at the request of the Town of Willsboro. No and no, but amusing. A timber rattler had been laying just fifteen feet or so away from us. Rattlesnake Mt Trail Close Up Map It was intended as an adventure. Located in the eastern foothills of the Adirondack Mountains along the shore of Lake Champlain it comprises the largest tract of undeveloped Lake Champlain shoreline in New York. And on September 12 we embarked. - a unique blend of striking scenic beauty, endless outdoor recreational opportunities and celebrated heritage. Geo chronicles adventures (and misadventures) of rehabilitating an historic Essex home at Rosslyn Redux: Reawakening a home, a dream and ourselves; blogs about doodling and other esoterica at virtualDavis.com; posts sometimes unnerving, occasionally euphoric, and always pollyanna "midlife mashups" at 40x41.com; waxes nautical at Sailing Errant; and delves into matters of parenting, babylandia, and childfreedom at Why No Kids? As I drove, two thoughts occurred to me. Check. There is no camping, littering, fires, bikes, or motorized vehicles. Required fields are marked *. No. And so you can imagine my envy when on Thursday, September 13, 2012 Herb Terns published the following in the Times Union “Our first rattlesnake on Split Rock Mountain!” This excerpt describes their experience at Snake Den Bay Overlook: The lookout did not disappoint. But it’s a bit of a gamble, no? The Lake Champlain Basin supports a diverse array of natural plant communities and many rare plant species. I want to believe that sharing a personal timber rattlesnake experience will inspire people to exercise greater caution when driving along Lakeshore Road. Timber Rattlesnake killed on Lakeshore Road in Essex, ... tourists are drawn to the Split Rock trails and adjacent Lake Champlain shorelines with the hopes of seeing an Adirondack rattlesnake. And the second thought was more of a question: how should a homeowner respond to a rattlesnake (or other potentially dangerous but protected wild animal)? But it was also a reaction to the alarmingly frequent reports of timber rattlesnakes being killed. The Rattlesnake Mountain trail is closed until further notice at the request of the Town of Willsboro. If you’re in a rush, the executive summary follows: If you’re less rushed and more curious, here’s the more serpentine chronicle. Long Pond appears on the right, and the parking area is near a small cabin with the sign "Bear's Den." This mountain is well-known for offering great "value for effort." Despite the name, this is the extreme northern end of the range for the timber rattlesnake. Essex, New York Community Blog Since 2011. I was amazed with how big these snakes are. Lake Champlain is in the middle of a mysterious American Eel die-off event. We soon saw why as a bald eagle flew across Snake Den Harbor. Lake Champlain Thing 1 Mountain View Hiking Tower Community Parking Lot Mountains Genealogy. For goodness ‘snakes’, there are actually more species of snakes in Vermont than most people might think. The Champlain Valley Film Series In order to help keep our community healthy, we won’t be showing movies at the Grange this winter. Timber Rattlesnake A Lake Champlain Land Trust Nature Snapshot Protecting lakeshore and natural areas since 1978 www.LCLT.org While this snake is venomous, and their bite can be fatal if left untreated, Timber Rattlesnakes only bite when threatened. (Essex on Lake Champlain) Good news as long as your tyke is prudent. 3:02. Both in the east and out west. Our unsuccessful quest to witness live timber rattlesnakes highlighted the incredibly elusive nature of the Crotalus horridus. Learn how your comment data is processed. Middlebury College’s website lists a dozen species of snakes inhabiting Vermont.. 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. They are rarely encountered and tend to sun on rock ledges, rock slides, They decide the day was fun anyway and admit rattlers are rare and tough to find. If you’re a wise herpetologist with a knowledge of the Adirondacks’ Champlain Valley maybe you can help solve my snake mystery… Updates (freerepublic.com). My bride answered, listened and handed me the receiver. The eagle dipped down into the water and came back up with a fish while we watched excitedly through binoculars. The goal? Zilch. After a short distance, the Rattlesnake Cliffs Trail will be on the left. Females start reproducing at age 8 or 9, giving birth to litters of five to 12 every few years. Maybe a loon, too! 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. But it didn’t venture far, preferring to coil up again along the outside of the barn where it could enjoy the afternoon shade. 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. 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. CATS notes that the closure came at the request of the Town of Willsboro. No. No. The first part of the trail is a road suitable for any snowshoer, but the climb is rocky and must be taken with care. Take Exit 33 from I-87 (the Northway) and continue on Route 22. I’m no alarmist. Our “rattlesnake safari” inspired the nickname “Trek-Beast” in honor or Davis’ epic wildlife and habitat adventures. 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. 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. Or two! Check. On this day of poor visibility, we couldn't see beyond the bay, but if was enough. 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. (owner – PL) Rattlesnake Mt Trail Overview Map . The views extend all the way to the "big lake," Lake Champlain, and the Green Mountains across it in Vermont! Even this narrow section of the lake seems immense when viewed from up high above the water… As we looked on, three seagulls that had been floating peacefully in the lake took off in alarm. Facebook 0 Twitter LinkedIn 0 Reddit Pinterest 0 0 Likes. HIKING ONLY: no camping, littering, fires, bikes or motorized vehicles. It is liscensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. It was impressive. @virtualDavis Let's also watch for falcons and eagles, Geo, here near the northern extent of rattlesnake range. Rattlesnake Mountain, Willsboro, NY. First class paddling and scrambling? Perhaps the gift of a timber rattlesnake sighting is best received by the unsuspecting. He meanders on Twitter, Facebook, Google+, Pinterest, YouTube and Flickr. The views extend all the way to the "big lake," Lake Champlain, and the Green Mountains across it in Vermont! Essex, New York Architecture: A Doodler’s Field Guide. Obviously most people would want to remove the risk, but I’m hopeful that most people recognize the merits of responsible action. Rattlesnake mountain lies just west of Willsboro Bay, Lake Champlain and offers fantastic views of the bay and the lake. @TrekEast Loon? Falcon? The best views from this spot are those over Long Pond and the … Charlie S says: August 10, 2020 at 7:39 am. 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. In all likelihood the rattlesnake, no matter how large and menacing, will slither off without striking. In this area you can see a bit of Lake Champlain, a brief glimpse of Willsboro Bay, and some of the Green Mountains and Vermont in the distance. A year later one of the fellows is out of town and his bride calls to alert me that…. Our first rattlesnake on Split Rock Mountain! , George and Tom and I faced a steep scramble in our search for snakes, eagles, and falcons on Adirondack Coast pic.twitter.com/pK5NHGkk. “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. 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. Pat B says: ” Swanton is near Lake Champlain and about 10 miles south of the Canadian border. The three kayak and hike and scramble but find no rattlesnakes. Your next adventure awaits you in your inbox! 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. You can listen to a provocative discussion about the film by a special guest and submit your own questions. 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. They mate in late August. Andrew Klingler Recommended for you. Tell us more about what interests you, and we can help you plan your next trip. His head was already under the rock as my approach had led him to seek shelter there. There is a small sign at the pull-off on the east side of road across from Long Pond Cabins. Enough dead rattlers; we wanted to see some live rattlers! Enter to win a vacation for two to Lake Champlain! I will update this post if/when I have confirmation on the best way to respond. We watched him slowly make a retreat through a small slit in the rocks. #Adirondacks #Champlain #ADK. And, with a dash of luck, I just might convince people fearful of rattlesnakes to spare their lives. ... Lake George: Rattlesnake Island (Sagamore Is.) I shared my plans for a “rattlesnake safari” in an effort to document live, healthy rattlesnakes in their natural habitat. We were a little worried about the dogs getting close but were excited to see our first rattlesnake in the Adirondacks! Those pale snakes, especially the rattlesnake with the pale yellow head are extremely similar to my rhubarb patch mystery serpent! It's for hiking/ snowshoeing only. Your email address will not be published. Hillary Stransky asked me if I remembered last summer’s uneventful rattlesnake safari with her husband. Instead, the Home Together Winter Film Series has picked five movies you can watch anytime on your own at home and then join a REEL TALK via Zoom. Common Gartersnake. Saved by John James. The wild forest is named for Split Rock Mountain, the main feature of the area. I did. So all of the pictures above are from that first lookout spot. According to several local sources you should contact the DEC, and they will resolve the situation safely and expeditiously. 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. Jim Gillis 52,094 views. Slightly less than a year ago I floated the idea of a “timber rattlesnake safari” with Essex, NY friends, John Davis and Tom Stransky. Lake Champlain. Recommended Stories DEC: take precautions when […] Photos are taken. This is private land. Not just long, maybe five feet or so, but really thick. (timesunion.com). Closure signs have been posted. Fingers crossed that we spot a Crotalus horridus. Mount Independence is slightly more than a 1.25 miles (2.01 km) in length and less than .75 miles (1.21 km) … N… [Continue Reading], Essex Community Potluck Tuesdays 6pm Join us for food and friendly conversation. Plants. Timber rattlesnake safari w/ @trekeast this morning. Never once did the snake behave aggressively or ever rattle his tail. This afternoon I was tucking into my lunch when the phone rang. It is a popular destination for hikers, backpackers, cyclists, rock climbers and nature-lovers in the Greater Toronto Area along with Mount Nemo Conservation Area.The park's ten kilometres of cliff edge and forest trails connect with the Bruce Trail and Crawford Lake. The Sacred Cenote. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. These much mythologized predators are in fact incredibly reserved, infrequently witnessed by recreational hikers and far more likely to retreat than attack. Is suspect we didn’t look very threatening, and the click-click-clicking of my camera my have hypnotized the almost black pit viper. Don't forget to look back on Long Pond. Previous. I go. Filed Under: Nature Tagged With: Timber Rattlesnake. Landmarks Tess Pfeifle October 4, 2020 2 Comments. Take that and go to both overlooks where you will get spectacular views of Silver Lake, Lake Dunmore, the Champlain Valley, and the Adirondacks. Timber rattlesnake? Previously [when?] Return either on the Rattlesnake Cliffs Trail or the Aunt Jenny Trail. Why? The Bouquet River runs through the town, emptying into Lake Champlain, and the town has 28 miles of shoreline on the lake. Our mission? Geo Davis (aka virtualDavis) is a writer, storyteller and unabashed flâneur. Snowshoes or traction devices are highly recommended. - Duration: 3:57. Unless you try to pick up or harass one, you stand a better chance of being struck by lightning than bitten, Beemer said… the ambush hunters are deadly to mice, chipmunks and squirrels but are “extremely shy” of humans and will hide or try to leave unnoticed. Heightened risk? They are active from active from mid-May to mid-October, and like to sun themselves on the abundant rocky ledges. named Rattlesnake Hill, Mount Independence is located in Orwell, Vermont, on the east side of Lake Champlain opposite Ticonderoga, New York, and historic Fort Ticonderoga.At its narrowest, the lake is a quarter mile wide between Mount Independence and Ticonderoga. Eagle's nest? 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. So they tend to be visible if so! Your email address will not be published. Our first rattlesnake on Split Rock Mountain! The safari guide is well acquainted with the habitat and has located rattlers before. Increase awareness – and hopefully appreciation – for our native population of timber rattlesnakes concentrated in this unique Adirondack wilderness corridor. A timber rattlesnake is coiled up in their barn. Uncanny. 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. 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]. 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. 814 Bridge Road, Crown Point, NY 12928 :: Tel: 518-597-4649, A moderate climb over rocky terrain but not overly steep. After overwhelming the memory card on my camera and waving goodbye to Hillary I headed home. The Rattlesnake Mountain trail is closed until further notice at the request of the Town of Willsboro. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. 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). (“Timber Rattlesnake Killed“). 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. So, is this a message? 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. It took us the balance of July and August to arrive at a date that worked for all three of us and favored our mission. This trail is on private land; please be respectful to the owners. This mountain is well-known for offering great "value for effort." Free, open to all. TrekEast/TrekWest veteran John Davis prepares for first foray into timber rattlesnake habitat on September 12, 2012 by transitioning from waterman to mountaineer. 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. Check! A short while later I was fortunate enough to photograph the young-ish, calm and totally unaggressive visitor. That is an huge rattle snake holy crap. Creatures Tess Pfeifle October 3, 2020 Comment. A Vermonter is recovering after a hike in Arizona turned into a trip to the hospital. https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-york/rattlesnake-mountain--3 By Herb Terns on September 13, 2012 at 11:00 AM. Reply. In early July 2012, I posted a heartbreaking image of a timber rattlesnake killed on Lakeshore Road near the Split Rock Wildway. Three intrepid fellows seek timber rattlers in native Adirondack habitat. This mountain is well-known for offering great "value for effort." The Rattlesnake Point Conservation Area was established as a conservation area in 1961 by the Halton Region Conservation Authority. The way north looks over Lake Champlain and the inviting peaks of the Green Mountains. The rattler’s thick black body was curled up with the rattle facing us but silent. 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