Mariaville Lake by way of 160, return by 195, Crawford (descent)

Long climb up 160 from 5S from town. Glorious day and ripe for an early season climbing experience. 

After 45 minutes we were in Pattersonville, then commenced the uphill work. It was hot on 160 and took a break on the way up, took a couple of snaps. Mariaville Lake is pictured above. One of the old homes on the lake's shores is the white structure above. According to the sign, James Frost built it in the 1834 from an earlier structure (built in the 1800 time frame, a Featherstonehaugh Mansion) . . . showing that reuse was always a part of proper stewardship of the resources at citizens' disposal. 

The intersection in the photo is where 160 meets 159 just uphill from the intersection with Dennison where it meets 160. We rolled down 159 heading east to return to town. We make it to the intersection with Rynex Corners road that heads north toward the river. We turn right at Crawford Rd., the higher altitude end, of course, and pass several antennae with 2 m and folded dipoles. A three element driven element, director and reflector, was seen. 

Down, down the hill. We squeak brakes all the way to the railroad overpass. I-90. We make quick work of returning to the Stockade from the rail trail and 5S. I phone home to leave a message that we will arrive before too much longer. Longest part was Nott in the traffic! Potholes and uneven pavement make it a challenge. We're home on time!