Notice in the later pictures the rattlesnake is coiled next to and behind a lightning rod. 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]. 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. So, is this a message? 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. Our unsuccessful quest to witness live timber rattlesnakes highlighted the incredibly elusive nature of the Crotalus horridus. Pat B says: ” Swanton is near Lake Champlain and about 10 miles south of the Canadian border. Slightly less than a year ago I floated the idea of a “timber rattlesnake safari” with Essex, NY friends, John Davis and Tom Stransky. Check! Andrew Klingler Recommended for you. I did. 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! They are active from active from mid-May to mid-October, and like to sun themselves on the abundant rocky ledges. The 3,700-acre Split Rock Wild Forest is part of the Adirondack Forest Preserve. Geo Davis (aka virtualDavis) is a writer, storyteller and unabashed flâneur. Obviously most people would want to remove the risk, but I’m hopeful that most people recognize the merits of responsible action. 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. They are rarely encountered and tend to sun on rock ledges, rock slides, He meanders on Twitter, Facebook, Google+, Pinterest, YouTube and Flickr. But it was also a reaction to the alarmingly frequent reports of timber rattlesnakes being killed. The above image is of Lake Champlain from Rattlesnake Mountain, Willsboro NY by Annacecchini. 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. N… [Continue Reading], Essex Community Potluck Tuesdays 6pm Join us for food and friendly conversation. Your email address will not be published. Learn how your comment data is processed. The rattler’s thick black body was curled up with the rattle facing us but silent. Enter to win a vacation for two to Lake Champlain! Three intrepid fellows seek timber rattlers in native Adirondack habitat. The three kayak and hike and scramble but find no rattlesnakes. The views extend all the way to the "big lake," Lake Champlain, and the Green Mountains across it in Vermont! Plants. 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. 3:02. I was amazed with how big these snakes are. This mountain is well-known for offering great "value for effort." ... Lake George: Rattlesnake Island (Sagamore Is.) 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)? His head was already under the rock as my approach had led him to seek shelter there. @TrekEast Loon? (timesunion.com). Both in the east and out west. 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. HIKING ONLY: no camping, littering, fires, bikes or motorized vehicles. 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 … Increase awareness – and hopefully appreciation – for our native population of timber rattlesnakes concentrated in this unique Adirondack wilderness corridor. We were a little worried about the dogs getting close but were excited to see our first rattlesnake in the Adirondacks! A timber rattler had been laying just fifteen feet or so away from us. Middlebury College’s website lists a dozen species of snakes inhabiting Vermont.. But it didn’t venture far, preferring to coil up again along the outside of the barn where it could enjoy the afternoon shade. 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. Rattlesnake mountain lies just west of Willsboro Bay, Lake Champlain and offers fantastic views of the bay and the lake. After overwhelming the memory card on my camera and waving goodbye to Hillary I headed home. 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. Rattlesnake Mountain, Willsboro, NY. (“Timber Rattlesnake Killed“). 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. Never once did the snake behave aggressively or ever rattle his tail. No. 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. The Rattlesnake Mountain trail is closed until further notice at the request of the Town of Willsboro. Timber rattlesnake? Parking area on east side of road across from Long Pond Cabins. Take that and go to both overlooks where you will get spectacular views of Silver Lake, Lake Dunmore, the Champlain Valley, and the Adirondacks. By Herb Terns on September 13, 2012 at 11:00 AM. There is no camping, littering, fires, bikes, or motorized vehicles. And on September 12 we embarked. 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. Avoid further threatening the snake and withdraw cautiously, slowly. , George and Tom and I faced a steep scramble in our search for snakes, eagles, and falcons on Adirondack Coast pic.twitter.com/pK5NHGkk. If you’re a wise herpetologist with a knowledge of the Adirondacks’ Champlain Valley maybe you can help solve my snake mystery… Updates Perhaps the gift of a timber rattlesnake sighting is best received by the unsuspecting. And, with a dash of luck, I just might convince people fearful of rattlesnakes to spare their lives. Falcon? 814 Bridge Road, Crown Point, NY 12928 :: Tel: 518-597-4649, A moderate climb over rocky terrain but not overly steep. So they tend to be visible if so! Mount Independence is slightly more than a 1.25 miles (2.01 km) in length and less than .75 miles (1.21 km) … Closure signs have been posted. Essex, New York Architecture: A Doodler’s Field Guide. The Bouquet River runs through the town, emptying into Lake Champlain, and the town has 28 miles of shoreline on the lake. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Our “rattlesnake safari” inspired the nickname “Trek-Beast” in honor or Davis’ epic wildlife and habitat adventures. Long Pond appears on the right, and the parking area is near a small cabin with the sign "Bear's Den." They mate in late August. Is suspect we didn’t look very threatening, and the click-click-clicking of my camera my have hypnotized the almost black pit viper. Previous. Check. It's for hiking/ snowshoeing only. 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. We watched him slowly make a retreat through a small slit in the rocks. Heightened risk? Those pale snakes, especially the rattlesnake with the pale yellow head are extremely similar to my rhubarb patch mystery serpent! Don't forget to look back on Long Pond. A short while later I was fortunate enough to photograph the young-ish, calm and totally unaggressive visitor. To see some live timber rattlesnakes in their native Split Rock habitat. In all likelihood the rattlesnake, no matter how large and menacing, will slither off without striking. That is an huge rattle snake holy crap. 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. It is liscensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. - Duration: 3:57. Your email address will not be published. On this day of poor visibility, we couldn't see beyond the bay, but if was enough. It is. Nothing that big though. The Champlain Valley Film Series In order to help keep our community healthy, we won’t be showing movies at the Grange this winter. In early July 2012, I posted a heartbreaking image of a timber rattlesnake killed on Lakeshore Road near the Split Rock Wildway. The Rattlesnake Mountain trail is closed until further notice at the request of the Town of Willsboro. First class paddling and scrambling? Previously [when?] “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. TrekEast/TrekWest veteran John Davis prepares for first foray into timber rattlesnake habitat on September 12, 2012 by transitioning from waterman to mountaineer. Females start reproducing at age 8 or 9, giving birth to litters of five to 12 every few years. It was impressive. 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. Your next adventure awaits you in your inbox! Facebook 0 Twitter LinkedIn 0 Reddit Pinterest 0 0 Likes. Lake Champlain is in the middle of a mysterious American Eel die-off event. Take Exit 33 from I-87 (the Northway) and continue on Route 22. 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. https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-york/rattlesnake-mountain--3 Timber rattlesnake safari w/ @trekeast this morning. According to several local sources you should contact the DEC, and they will resolve the situation safely and expeditiously. 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. Check. Zilch. Eagle's nest? Reply. I go. My bride answered, listened and handed me the receiver. Eagle? Return either on the Rattlesnake Cliffs Trail or the Aunt Jenny Trail. The Lake Champlain Basin supports a diverse array of natural plant communities and many rare plant species. This afternoon I was tucking into my lunch when the phone rang. 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. Why? You can listen to a provocative discussion about the film by a special guest and submit your own questions. Our first rattlesnake on Split Rock Mountain! The eagle dipped down into the water and came back up with a fish while we watched excitedly through binoculars. Pictures; Videos; Plans. The trailhead is easy to miss, but it is located on the east side of Route 22, just south of Long Pond. As I drove, two thoughts occurred to me. Fingers crossed that we spot a Crotalus horridus. But it’s a bit of a gamble, no? Recommended Stories DEC: take precautions when […] After a short distance, the Rattlesnake Cliffs Trail will be on the left. The goal? 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). 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. - a unique blend of striking scenic beauty, endless outdoor recreational opportunities and celebrated heritage. 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 Vermonter is recovering after a hike in Arizona turned into a trip to the hospital. 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. 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. #Adirondacks #Champlain #ADK. This is private land. Charlie S says: August 10, 2020 at 7:39 am. @virtualDavis Let's also watch for falcons and eagles, Geo, here near the northern extent of rattlesnake range. The first part of the trail is a road suitable for any snowshoer, but the climb is rocky and must be taken with care. Landmarks Tess Pfeifle October 4, 2020 2 Comments. 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 soon saw why as a bald eagle flew across Snake Den Harbor. 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. 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. 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. Rattlesnake Mt Trail Close Up Map 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. Now, don’t get me wrong. This mountain is well-known for offering great "value for effort." Tell us more about what interests you, and we can help you plan your next trip. A timber rattlesnake is coiled up in their barn. No. CATS notes that the closure came at the request of the Town of Willsboro. 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