Photo by Ben Kemp.
Scenic Trails and Panoramic Views
This area features a network of trails extending outward from the Upper Reservoir, including the popular Bald Mountain Trail. Hikers are treated to forested paths with old-growth trees, historic rock walls, the Wilson Farm Historic Site, and scenic views, most notably a bird’s eye view of the Village of Corinth.
The steeper sections of the trail provide rewarding panoramic vistas, making this a favorite destination for both locals and visitors seeking a peaceful yet invigorating outdoor experience.
Trail Maintained By: Village of Corinth
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Explore the Overlook
The trail offers stunning views from Redmond’s Overlook, beautiful rock cairns, stone walls, and lush forest paths. In 2017, the area was improved with newly marked trails and a visitor information kiosk. In 2023/2024, the Village of Corinth will be continuing its efforts to enhance the area for outdoor enthusiasts by installing a hiking registry booth, updating and replacing the information included in the kiosk, adding additional trail markers to all trails, making and installing permanent trailhead signs throughout the area, and adding benches along the shores of the Upper Reservoir. The hike is a hidden gem loved by locals and visitors alike.
Discover the History
Uncover the rich past of the Corinth Reservoir Recreation Area (CRRA), home to Redmond’s Overlook, Wilson Farm Historic Site, and century-old landmarks that tell the story of Corinth’s transformation. Explore historic sites, including stone walls, foundations, and remnants of the Wilson homestead.
The majority of the CRRA property was acquired in the late 1880s by the Dunn Water Supply Company. The company built the upper and lower reservoirs, as well as the Village of Corinth’s original water system in 1895. The village purchased the property from Dunn Water Supply in 1901. The village eventually shifted to wells for potable water. As a result, the reservoirs were no longer utilized as a source for potable water.
Information from the December 2017 Village Board Draft of the Corinth Reservoir Recreation Area Master Plan.
As shown on the CRRA map (click Download Map above), the area includes the Wilson Farm Historic Site, which consists of stone foundations and walls. The site can be explored via Wilson Pass Trail and Old Town Rd. Elijah Wilson (above) is the Wilson for which the Wilson Farm Historic Site is named. Elijah Wilson and his family owned the house (see slideshow) and farm. The picture of the house likely dates from the 1940s/1950s. The following individuals are pictured in the group photo (above), which dates from 1909, from left to right: Sarah Kenyon; Mrs. Elijah Wilson; Earl Kenyon; Victor Kenyon. Sarah was the daughter of Elijah Wilson and his wife, known only as Mrs. Elijah Wilson, and Earl was the son of Sarah. Victor is Earl’s two-month- old baby. The Wilson homestead stood on Morrison Road (no longer in existence), which led from the reservoir area to Wells Rd.
Information provided by Rachel Clothier, the Town Historian and Director of the Town of Corinth Museum
In looking at the map from 1866 (pictured in the slideshow), remember that the CRRA as we know it did not exist. The Wilson Homestead (marked on the map as “E. Wilson”) appears on Morrison Road, which connected West Mountain Road to Wells Road. The map also shows that a sawmill (marked on the map as “S.Mill”) existed near the reservoir area. Note that many roads were not named until the early 1900s. As you can see, the roads on the 1866 map appear to be numbered, not named.
