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Photos from Upper Works Road in Newcomb

The historic blast furnace for the MacIntyre Iron Works company on Upper Works Road in Newcomb.
The historic blast furnace for the MacIntyre Iron Works company on Upper Works Road in Newcomb.
Ruins near the historic blast furnace for the MacIntyre Iron Works company on Upper Works Road in Newcomb.
Ruins near the historic blast furnace for the MacIntyre Iron Works company on Upper Works Road in Newcomb.
The historic blast furnace for the MacIntyre Iron Works company on Upper Works Road in Newcomb.
The historic blast furnace for the MacIntyre Iron Works company on Upper Works Road in Newcomb.
The historic blast furnace for the MacIntyre Iron Works company on Upper Works Road in Newcomb.
The historic blast furnace for the MacIntyre Iron Works company on Upper Works Road in Newcomb.
Inside the historic blast furnace for the MacIntyre Iron Works company on Upper Works Road in Newcomb.
Inside the historic blast furnace for the MacIntyre Iron Works company on Upper Works Road in Newcomb.
Interpretive signs at the historic blast furnace for the MacIntyre Iron Works company on Upper Works Road in Newcomb.
Interpretive signs at the historic blast furnace for the MacIntyre Iron Works company on Upper Works Road in Newcomb.
The historic blast furnace for the MacIntyre Iron Works company on Upper Works Road in Newcomb.
The historic blast furnace for the MacIntyre Iron Works company on Upper Works Road in Newcomb.
Ruins near the historic blast furnace for the MacIntyre Iron Works company on Upper Works Road in Newcomb.
Ruins near the historic blast furnace for the MacIntyre Iron Works company on Upper Works Road in Newcomb.
The Open Space Institute has created trails along the Hudson River and Upper Works Road.
The Open Space Institute has created trails along the Hudson River and Upper Works Road.
Hudson River along Upper Works Road.
Hudson River along Upper Works Road.
Ruins from an old building in the former village of Tahawus on Upper Works Road in Newcomb.
Ruins from an old building in the former village of Tahawus on Upper Works Road in Newcomb.
Ruins from an old building in the former village of Tahawus on Upper Works Road in Newcomb.
Ruins from an old building in the former village of Tahawus on Upper Works Road in Newcomb.
In the southern High Peaks this summer, the Upper Works trailhead in Newcomb underwent major changes, including getting a new parking area. The land where the changes occurred is on Open Space Institute land, and the nonprofit is planning to have the historic MacNaughton Cottage renovated, so that it may be used by a local outfitter. While it wouldn't be a dedicated visitors center, hikers would be able to get basic info and gear from the outfitter who rents out the space. Photo by Mike Lynch
In the southern High Peaks this summer, the Upper Works trailhead in Newcomb underwent major changes, including getting a new parking area. The land where the changes occurred is on Open Space Institute land, and the nonprofit is planning to have the historic MacNaughton Cottage renovated, so that it may be used by a local outfitter. While it wouldn't be a dedicated visitors center, hikers would be able to get basic info and gear from the outfitter who rents out the space. Photo by Mike Lynch
The former NL Industries property at Tahawus (now under new ownership).
The former NL Industries property at Tahawus (now under new ownership).
There are several trailheads off Upper Works Road in Newcomb.
There are several trailheads off Upper Works Road in Newcomb.
Hudson River along Upper Works Road.
Hudson River along Upper Works Road.
Hudson River along Upper Works Road.
Hudson River along Upper Works Road.
Hudson River along Upper Works Road.
Hudson River along Upper Works Road.
Wildflowers along Upper Works Road in Newcomb.
Wildflowers along Upper Works Road in Newcomb.
Painted Trilliums along Upper Works Road in Newcomb.
Painted Trilliums along Upper Works Road in Newcomb.
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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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