New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-07-21
JUST THE PLACE FOR 4 QUIET STROLL
A PATH ALONG THE HARLEM RIVER BLUFF WITH
MAGNIFICENT VIEWS AND TOUCH
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MAGNIFICENT VIEWS AND TOUCH
OF DANGER.
A quiet walk which is almost unknown to New
Workers except to those living on Washington
Heights lies alongside OF and just above the new
Harlem Speedway One reason why II Is not more
generally known is that the entrance to 1t Is con-
ceaed from public view. and the walk itself lies
under a cliff for a long distance. and Is not easily
found except by those who know Of It's existence
1t stretches along the top OF the old Croton Aque-
duct from point few hundred feet north of One-
hundred a nd fit y-ifh-st TO High bridge. Work.
men engaged upon the Harlem Speedway and other
public works have SO disturbed the surface OF tho
ground by blasting and excavations that the pain
is almost inaccessible from One-hundred- and-hfty-
ffth-st though some adventurous sightseers occa-
sionaly Chamber over the rocks and so md. II they
are lucky or experienced the beginning OF the
shaded and Level path on the GQueduct An easier
entrance may be found at One-hundred-a nd-f,ty-
seventh-st east OF Tenth-ave.. by a passage be-
tween some small houses, and so on through
narrow pathway which marks the beginning OF the
pleasant twomile stroll
Manhattan Field. the terminus OF the Manhattan
Elevated Railroad. with a of putting engines.
and the Harlem River. which here makes It's curve
from northwest to north. lie in plain view below
the one who looks toward the east from the Begin
ming Of the aqueduct path Opposite rise the heights
at the southerly end Of the ridge which lies be-
tween the Harlem River and Jerome-ave. Some
frame houses. reached by ascending two or more
flights OF stairs stand out prominently from the OPP
pcsit cliff. The path. which Is deeply shaded IN
the afternoon hours q for the first halfmile en-
tlrey level. the rounded surface OF the aqueduce
having been covered until 1t is smooth as a
macadam road In places two persons can
hardly walk abreast. but for most OF the distance
the pathway Is large enough for four or five to 80
side by side. Workmen be seen below exca-
waiting at places and at other places niling UP de-
fe q ha tSen
for fast driving along the edge of the Harlem River
The ridge on the eastern bank OF the Harlem Is well
wooded. and presents. especially In october ana IN
the late spring months. a sight on which the eyes OF
NewY orkers. weary OF straight rows OF houses ana
bare streets. may rest with pleasure
After the visitor has passed northward about hat
a mile from the entrance to the path. he Is CONF
PEELED to climb some slippery rocks and through
some obstructng fences before he again finds the
level way The aqueduct at this place was carried lea
grou~. and the rocks In the condition whcn
nature left them. The expenditure OF Few do.a are
BY the city authorities would make this part OF tho
otherwise delightful trip less dangerous After cross.
Ing these rocks the pedestrian finds the smooth way
continue uninterruptedly until High Bridge 10
The beauties OF the walk can only be known by
those who have taken 1t a quiet afternoon in
May. or October. At PAGES there Is Gear descent
on ns op s AVOID Or thu & Of he walk
At other Places the city authorities. TO guard against
the scarcely less evident one OF sharp barbed wire
along the edge OF the preclpice. The rocks whera
they have been broken of in forming the aqueduct.
present PAGES along the route markings interest.
Ing 10 geooglst. Successive layers OF different
formations appear Plainly. sometimes following IN
curves the surface Of the rocks. and sometimes cut.
ms IL In various directions. Few persons are usually
met along the path even on Sunday afternoons.
when other pubic walks are crowded. -
At last High Bridge Is reached. with It's magnin-
cent views Of the Harlem below. and OF University
Heights the Washington BrlS 90 and the eastern
bank OF the Harlem River. Just above the northern
part OF the path lies beautiful grove. and steps
ascend at Intervals TO parts OF this pleasure ground.
OF summer gardens. High and steep steps ascend
TO the reservoir which supplies Washington Heights
and other parts OF the city which re above the ordi
nary water service. The pedestrian anxious for
pleasant stroll may find 1t esser 10 begin his trip at
High Bridge where the path can be easily found.
and go southwark 10 One hundred fifty seventh
St Few pleasanter walks can be found In or about
the Citv - ..sz---