The long way to an underground creek

I wanted to check out what looked like the remains of a creek on Google Maps, so this walk was highly exploratory.

It began with a walk to Randalls Island, and under Hell Gate Bridge to the Bronx. This is a longer route than using city streets, but a more scenic one.

From there, I headed north, past St. Mary's Park, to where Westchester Road crosses a narrow channel of what used to be a creekbed. It seems to be the only visible remainder of the now-underground Mill Creek. (You can read more at the Hidden Waters blog.)

I took the more efficient return route, via the Third Avenue Bridge.