Moriah

Things to see and do in Moriah

You will want to visit the Ticonderoga Area in NY and experience all the Adirondacks has to offer!

Bulwagga Bay Beach
Located just off Route 22/9N Bulwagga Bay offers a playground, beach, pavilion, horseshoes and a basketball court.

Boat Launch & Port Henry Pier
The boat launch is located along Lake Champlain a short distance down the hill from the Port Henry Business District. In addition there is a pier that offers a beautiful view of the lake and the Champlain Bridge as well as fishing access.

Champ Beach Park
Located along Lake Champlain the park has a sandy beach, children’s playground, horseshoes, basketball court and beautiful views of Lake Champlain and the Champlain Bridge.

“Champ” The Lake Champlain Monster
Does Lake Champlain harbor a monster? Port Henry sure thinks so. Our resident monster, affectionately known as “Champ” has been sighted for as long as people have been in this part of the Adirondacks. Old stories of the Native American tribes that lived near Lake Champlain confirm that they believed a “horned serpent” lived in the lake. Modern sightings started in Bulwagga Bay, Port Henry in 1819. This remains an excellent place to launch a Champ search. A listing of Champ sightings can be seen in Port Henry.

Cheney Mountain Trail
A trail that leads to a summit overlooking and giving gorgeous views of Lake Champlain. Access is off Pelfisher Road in Port Henry. The trail is maintained by Champlain Area Trails.

LC&M Caboose
Built in 1946 at Fisher Hill Shop in Mineville, NY the train is displayed next to the Amtrak stop in Port Henry. It is constructed from an Iron Ore Car and weighs 16 tons. The Lake Champlain and Moriah Railroad used the caboose on the main line from Mineville to Port Henry to haul Iron Ore.

Moriah Country Club & Golf Course
Located on Broad Street in Port Henry the Moriah golf course is a 9-hole course located up the hill from the Port Henry’s Business District.

Port Henry Walking Tour
Explore Port Henry’s historic downtown and learn about Moriah’s industrial legacy on A Walk through History, a self-guided walking tour. The architectural walking tour section of the brochure includes descriptions of 12 buildings in downtown Port Henry.

Sherman Free Library
Located on Church Street in Port Henry. The library offers access to books, magazines, computer services, and more.

The Iron Center
Railroad and mining history exhibits are presented by the Town of Moriah Historical Society in a restored carriage house at the former Witherbee-Sherman and Company mining headquarters. The museum documents the operations of the local iron ore mining industry, which flourished from the 1820 to 1971, its impact on worker’s lives, and the preparation, processing, and transport of iron ore from Lake Champlain to the world.

Witherbee Park
Located between the town office and the Amtrak station. This grassy park is the site of a gazebo where summer concerts are held as well as the LC&M Caboose.