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The Upper Works Road in Newcomb is one of the most interesting roads in the Adirondacks. It is the southern entrance for many of the High Peaks, historic buildings from the former mining village of Tahawus are located alongside it, and the scenic Hudson River can be found nearby. I visited the area in late May, and the above photo gallery contains images from the visit.
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Mike Lynch has been the Explorer's climate reporter since January 2025 and has worked for the publication since 2014. In addition to writing about climate change, he covers issues related to wildlife. Mike has also worked as a licensed outdoor guide and thru-paddled the 740-mile Northern Forest Canoe Trail. He is the author of 12 Short Hikes on Preserves near Lake George. He can be reached at [email protected].
To me, this is the most magical spot in the Adirondacks. Trailheads to the High Peaks, fascinating history, a ghost town, the former Tahawus settlement moved to Newcomb, industrial archeology, the aptly named Calamity Brook, Opalescent River, a Great Camp, and the source of the Hudson River.
Plus: an old railroad corridor that may soon be converted to a rail trail connected to North Creek and Saratoga Springs.