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Fillmore Glen State Park

Changes and Additions 10-22-2014

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Changes and Additions 10-22-2014

Changes and Additions 10-22-2014
I HAVE STARTED MAKING SOME CHANGES TO THE WEBSITE TO MAKE IT EASIER FOR BOTH THE READER AND MYSELF.

THE FIRST CHANGE IS NOW THERE IS A DROP DOWN ON THE NEW YORK STATES WATERFALL TAB THAT WILL ALLOW YOU TO GO DIRECTLY TO THE REGION YOU WISH TO NARROW DOWN ON. THIS I AM IN HOPES WILL MAKE IT A LITTLE EASIER FOR SCROLLING PURPOSES.

I HAVE PUBLISHED FILMORE GLEN STATE PARK WHICH IS LOCATED IN CAYUGA COUNTY, ALONG WITH AS MUCH DETAILED INFORMATION FROM MY POINT OF VIEW OF THE HIKE. THERE ARE PHOTOS BACK IN 2004 AND MY LATEST VISIT IN JUNE 2014.

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I HAVE ALSO PUBLISHED A DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF VAN HORNSVILLE FALLS AND TRAIL WHICH IS LOCATED IN HERKIMER COUNTY, AT THE OWEN D YOUNG SCHOOL. MY FIRST VISIT WAS BACK IN MARCH OF 2010, AND I REVISITED IN OCTOBER OF 2014.

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Van Hornsville, Cheesebox Falls

Van Hornsville Falls, Robert B Woodruff Outdoor Learning Center – 7 Waterfalls

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Van Hornsville Falls, Robert B Woodruff Outdoor Learning Center – 7 Waterfalls

Van Hornsville Falls, Robert B Woodruff Outdoor Learning Center – 7 Waterfalls
at Owen D Young School

Location:
Stark Twn
First Visit:
3/6/2010
Region:
Central
County:
Herkimer
Park/Area:
Robert B Woodruff Outdoor Learning Center
Gps of Falls:
N42.89701 W74.82514
Gps of Parking:
N42.89659 W74.82559
Landmark:
Owen D Young School
Stream/River/Watershed:
Otsquago Creek
Elevation:
1114 ft
Level of Difficulty/Hiking Distance:
Main Loop .64 Mile and Additional Side Trails .32 Miles
My Resource:
Mohawk Region Waterfall Guide “From the Capital District to Cooperstown & Syracuse” By Russell Dunn 2007
Book Resource:
Mohawk Region Waterfall Guide “From the Capital District to Cooperstown & Syracuse” By Russell Dunn 2007
Nearest Intersection:
Rte 80 and Wiltse Hill Rd
Directions:
From I-90 E, in Canajoharie, Take exit 29 to the right towards Rt-10/Canajoharie/Sharon Springs and drive for .5 miles.Turn right onto E Main St and drive for 3.6 miles. Turn left onto Main St and drive for .2 miles. Turn right onto Main St and drive for 11.5 miles. Turn left onto Tilyou Rd for 187 ft.
Comments/Notes:
See below

For more information and photos on the individual locations please click on the following links

Van Hornsville Waterfalls – Barbara Smit Young Arboretum Waterfall
Van Hornsville Waterfalls – Cheese Box Factory and Falls
Van Hornsville Waterfalls – Creamery Falls
Van Hornsville Waterfalls – Dave’s Look Out Falls at
Van Hornsville Waterfalls – Kelly Falls
Van Hornsville Waterfalls – Main Falls and Tufa Caves
Van Hornsville Waterfalls – Saw Mill Site and Falls

Van Hornsville Waterfalls - Dave's Look Out Falls at, Herkimer County, New York

Van Hornsville Waterfalls – Dave’s Look Out Falls at, Herkimer County, New York

Fillmore Glen State Park

Fillmore Glen State Park – 8 Named Waterfalls

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Fillmore Glen State Park – 8 Named Waterfalls

Fillmore Glen State Park – 8 Named Waterfalls

Location:
Locke Twn
First Visit:
6/19/2004
Region:
Central
County:
Cayuga
Park/Area:
Fillmore Glen State Park
Gps of Parking:
N42.69714 W76.41545
Gps of Trailhead:
N42.69714 W76.41545
Stream/River/Watershed:
Dry Creek
Height of Falls/Type:
Various
Level of Difficulty/Hiking Distance:
4 Mile Loop, 2 Hours
Maps:
Western New York all outdoors Atlas & Field Guide Publication 2008
Trails Websites:
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-york/fillmore-glen-falls-5-falls-trail
My Resource:
Western New York all outdoors Atlas & Field Guide Publication 2008
Book Resource:
New York Waterfalls “A Guide For Hikers & Photographers” by Scott E. Brown 2010
Brochures/Travel Guides/Visitor Guides:
Filmore Glen State Park
Additional Information:
http://nysparks.com/parks/attachments/FillmoreGlenTrailMap.pdf
Nearest Intersection:
Hwy 38 and Hwy 38a and N Main St
Directions:
From I-81 South in Cortland, take exit 12 to the right onto US-11/Rt-41 towards Rt-281/Homer/Cortland and drive .4 miles.  Keep left onto S West St ramp and drive .5 miles. Take the Rt-281 N ramp to the right towards Tr-90/Homer and drive .4 miles. Turn left onto Cayuga St and drive 10.4 miles. Turn right onto Toll Gate Rd and drive 3.8 miles. Turn right onto Hwy 38 and drive .3 miles. There will be signs along the way to help direct you to the park.
Comments/Notes:
Named waterfalls in the park: Cowshed Falls, Dalibarda Falls aka Lower Falls and Dry Falls, Hogsback Falls (Historical Name), Pinnacle Falls (Historical Name), Pinnacle Lower Falls, and Pinnacle Upper Falls

For additional information please click on the following links:
Fillmore Glen – Cowshed Falls
Fillmore Glen – Cowsheds Upper Falls
Fillmore Glen – Pinnacle Falls (Historical Name)
Fillmore Glen – Dalibarda Falls
Fillmore Glen – Pinnacle Lower Falls
Fillmore Glen – Pinnacle Upper Falls
Fillmore Glen – Hogsback Falls (Historical Name)
Fillmore Glen – Upper Falls

Whiteface Mountain Highway, waterfall, Essex County, New York State

Road-trip September 27-28 2014 Whiteface Mountain

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Road-trip September 27-28 2014 Whiteface Mountain

Road-trip September 27-28 2014 Whiteface Mountain
Well….it was one of those spontaneous decisions to head up north, to see the fall foliage! Destination-Whiteface Mountain….
Got a late start yesterday, getting on the road somewhere around 1:00-1:30pm with a 4 hour drive ahead of us. No plans, no pre-determined stops..just a throw and go….the throw and go, no planning I so much dislike…it was our first stop up at Inlet, that I realized I had grabbed the old camera, which works when it seems to want too….so I suffered with trying to utilize the cell phone. Now mind you….I have not really practiced taking pics for any real purpose with the Iphone.

We managed to hit a couple of new waterfall locations for me. We also re-visited some old ones. Drove by several ones I wanted to hit, but had to remind myself our destination was Whiteface. The new ones were Squaw Brook Falls and Clifford Falls. The re-visited ones were Schroon Falls and Split Rock Falls and the falls on route 73, which I still yet need to verify exact information on. I also took a few more pics of the waterfall you see going up the Whiteface Memorial Highway.

Now, I would like to take a moment and go back to Schroon Falls. We again asked some folks in Schroon Lake if they knew of the whereabouts of Schroon Falls. I have information that there is 2 different locations with different height and distance. I still cannot located the second one.

I am currently behind on getting photos posted here to website. Will try my best to at least get the new ones up.

I just wanted to also share that this trip, was my grandson (6 years old) first actual big climb. This was the trail at the top of Whiteface Mountain. My grandson did awesome with the length of travel time as well. I am so proud of him. Also cannot forget to mention my little Lilabelle (Chihuahua) also made the great climb! I had my hands full, dog in one, grandchild in the other not to mention, water bottle and cell phone and old camera!

 

Carpenters Middle Falls, Cayuga County, New York State

Bahar Preserve – Carpenter Falls – 3 Named Waterfalls

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Bahar Preserve – Carpenter Falls – 3 Named Waterfalls

Bahar Preserve – Carpenter Falls – 3 Named Waterfalls

AKA:
Grey Cliff Falls
Location:
Niles Twn
First Visit:
8/10/2008
Region:
Central
County:
Cayuga
Park/Area:
Bahar Preserve
Gps of Falls:
N42.81213 W76.34352
Gps of Parking:
N42.81329 W76.34155
Gps of Trailhead:
N42.81329 W76.34155
Landmark:
Sign For Carpenters Falls
Stream/River/Watershed:
Bear Swamp Creek
Height of Falls/Type:
67 ft, Freefall
Elevation:
1200 ft
Level of Difficulty/Hiking Distance:
.4 Miles Roundtrip
Maps:
Western New York all outdoors Atlas & Field Guide Publication 2008, Delorme Atlas & Gazetteer New York State 9th Edition 2011
Trails Websites:
www.fllt.org/preserves/bahar-preserve-carpenters-falls/
My Resource:
Western New York all outdoors Atlas & Field Guide Publication 2008, Delorme Atlas & Gazetteer New York State 9th Edition 2011
Book Resource:
200 Waterfalls In Central & Western New York “A Finders’ Guide” By Rich And Sue Freeman 2002
Additional Information:
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/new-york/carpenter-falls-3-falls
Nearest Intersection:
Appletree Point Rd and Carver Rd
Directions:
From I-81 South in Cortland, take exit 12 to the right onto US-11/Rt-41 towards Rt-281/Homer/Cortland, and drive .4 miles.  Keep left onto S West St ramp and drive .5 miles.  Take the Rt-281 N ramp to the right towards Tr-90/Homer and drive 1.2 miles. Turn left onto Hwy 41 and drive 2.5 miles. Turn left onto Hwy 41a and drive  14.3 miles. Turn right onto Appletree Point Rd and drive .5 miles. You will see a Carpenters Falls sign on your left.
Comments/Notes:
From parking area take the left trail for .2 miles

For more information click on the following links:
Bahar Preserve – Carpenter Falls aka Grey Cliff Falls
Bahar Preserve – Carpenter Middle Falls
Bahar Preserve – Carpenter Lower Falls aka Angel Falls

 

Deckertown Falls, Schuyler County, New York

Deckertown Falls

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Deckertown Falls

Deckertown Falls, Schuyler County, New York

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Buttermilk Falls State Park, Tompkins County, New York

Buttermilk Falls State Park – 8 Named Waterfalls, Ithaca

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Buttermilk Falls State Park – 8 Named Waterfalls, Ithaca

Buttermilk Falls State Park – 8 Named Waterfalls, Ithaca
Buttermilk Falls State Park, Tompkins County, Ithaca, New York

Stream or River: Buttermilk Creek flows into Cayuga Lake

There are several falls of varying heights and types. Other named waterfalls here are: Pulpit Falls, Shower Bath Falls and Pinnacle Falls.

Dates Visited:
5/06/2012 7/15/2006 9/02/2006
I have yet to see all the falls here in the park. We only made it maybe to the top of the Main Falls due to it was really pouring rain that day. I wanted to include all the information I have accumulated since 2006. If the information I provided here is different or wrong, or you have additional information to provide, feel free to let me know.

Maps and Resources used to gather information:
Western New York all outdoors Atlas & Field Guide Publication 2008 103 C6
200 Waterfalls In Central & Western New York “A Finders’ Guide” By Rich And Sue Freeman 2002
New York Waterfalls “A Guide For Hikers & Photographers” by Scott E. Brown 2010
http://nyfalls.com/waterfalls/buttermilk-falls-state-park/
World Waterfall Database

Directions:
From I-81 S, in Whitney Point, Take exit 8 to the right onto Rt-79/US-11 towards Rt-26/Rt-206/Whitney Point/Lisle and drive .3 miles. Turn right onto US 11 and drive 29.5 miles. Keep left onto E State Street and drive .1 miles. Turn left onto S Aurora Street and drive  .1 miles. Turn right onto Prospect Street for 252 ft. Bear left onto Prospect Street for 424 ft. Bear left onto E Spencer Street and drive .2 miles. Turn left onto S Cayuga Street for 165 ft. Keep right onto W Spencer Street and drive .2 miles. Enter roundabout Roundabout for 147 ft. Take the 2nd right onto Elmira Road and drive .4 miles. Bear right onto Elmira Road for 103 ft. Turn left onto Elmira Road and drive 1.1 miles. Turn left onto Buttermilk Falls Road E and drive .1 miles.                

Length of Hike:   
Gorge Trail: 0.75 miles. Strenuous
Rim Trail: 0.75 miles Strenuous
Bear Trail: 0.5 miles. Moderate
Lake Treman: 1.5 miles. Easy

Parking areas:
Parking                    N42.41718 W76.52123  
Upper Parking Rd       N42.40935 W76.51213  
Upper Parking Rd 2    N42.40166 W76.51393

Buttermilk Creek And Falls aka Main Falls
Lower and Upper section has the viewing platform in the middle.
Falls: N42.41599 W76.52045
Height: 180 ft
Elevation: 450 ft
Type: Cascade

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Pinnacle Falls in Buttermilk Falls State Park
Falls: N42.41111 W76.51654
Landmark: Pinnacle Rock
Height: 30 ft
Elevation: 833 ft
Type: 2 steps

Pulpit Falls in Buttermilk Falls State Park
Falls: N42 26.004 W76 29.100
Landmark: Pulpit Rock above the falls
Elevation: 750 ft
Type: 2 tiered

Shower Bath Falls in Buttermilk Falls State Park
Falls: N42.41060 W76.51509
Landmark: above Pinnacle Rock
Elevation: 850 ft

Lake Treman Falls
Falls: N42.40050 W76.51276

Owl Creek Falls
Falls: N42.41174 W76.51006
Height: 70 ft
Type: Steep Cascade

Starting from Highway 13 Buttermilk Falls Entrance North to South and parking areas

           Waterfall                   Location                          Elevation
1 Buttermilk Creek Dam       N42.41633 W76.52130   452 ft
2 Buttermilk Lower Falls      N42.41599 W76.52045
3 Buttermilk Upper Falls      N42.41507 W76.51953   610 ft
4 Waterfall in                           N42.41447 W76.51911   672 ft
5 Waterfall 1                            N42.41365 W76.51854   741 ft
6 Waterfall 2                            N42.41333 W76.51828   752 ft
7 Pulpit Falls                            N42.41303 W76.51804   778 ft
8 Buttermilk Creek bridge   N42.41190 W76.51731   800 ft
9 Pinnacle Falls                       N42.41111 W76.51654   833 ft
10 Waterfall 3                          N42.41070 W76.51544   846 ft
11 Shower Bath Falls             N42.41060 W76.51509   850 ft
12 Flume Falls                         N42.41033 W76.51441   870 ft
13 Buttermilk Creek falls on    N42.40892 W76.51263   874 ft
14 Buttermilk Creek falls on 2 N42.40273 W76.51101   904 ft
15 Lake Treman Falls                  N42.40065 W76.51291   951 ft
16 Owl Creek Falls                       N42.41162 W76.51002   873 ft


Stony Brook Glen, Steuben County, New York State

Stony Brook Glen Falls, Steuben County, New York State

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Stony Brook Glen Falls, Steuben County, New York State

Stony Brook Glen Falls, Steuben County, New York State
More information about the Stony Brook Campground and trails can be found on their website.

Russell Brook Falls, Delaware County, New York

Delaware Wild Forest, Russell Brook – 2 Waterfalls

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Delaware Wild Forest, Russell Brook – 2 Waterfalls

Delaware Wild Forest, Russell Brook – 2 Waterfalls

Location:
Colchester Twn
First Visit:
8/10/2014
Region:
Central
County:
Delaware
Park/Area:
Delaware Wild Forest
Gps of Falls:
N41.99573 W74.93966
Gps of Parking:
N41.99412 W74.94092
Landmark:
Mud Pond & Trout Pond Hiking Trail and Campgrounds
Stream/River/Watershed:
Russell Brook
Height of Falls/Type:
30 ft, 10 ft
Elevation:
1800 ft
Level of Difficulty/Hiking Distance:
.1 Miles
My Resource:
Eastern New York all outdoors Atlas & Field Guide Publication 2008
Book Resource:
Catskill Region Waterfall Guide “Cool Cascades Of The Catskills & Shawangunks” By Russell Dunn 2004
Additional Information:
World Waterfall Database
Nearest Intersection:
Russell Brook Rd And Morton Rd
Directions:
From Hwy 17 W in Roscoe, Take exit 94 to the right towards Rt-206/Roscoe/Walton. Turn left onto Old Rt-17 and drive for .5 miles. Turn left onto Old Rt-17 and drive for 2 miles. Turn right onto Horse Brook Rd and drive for 2 miles. Turn left onto Morton Hill Rd and drive for 1.6 miles.
Comments/Notes:
When you are parked, the trail information will be to the left. Take the trail to the right of the sign and go right down the short trail. The trail to the bridge is very easy. Cross the bridge and follow the trail to the right again. You will see a small trail off to the right that leads to the base of the falls. For the upper view of the falls park on the roadside before you get to the actual parking area. Use extreme caution when viewing from the topside

For additional information please click on the following links:
Russell Brook Falls
Russell Brook Upper Falls

Stockbridge Falls

Stockbridge Falls – 3 Waterfalls, Madison County, New York

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Stockbridge Falls – 3 Waterfalls, Madison County, New York

Stockbridge Falls – 3 Waterfalls, Madison County, New York

AKA:
Oneida Falls
Location:
Stockbridge Twn
First Visit:
10/20/2006
Region:
Central
County:
Madison
Gps of Falls:
N42.95130 W75.60810
Gps of Parking:
N42.95156 W75.60731
Landmark:
Guardrails On Both Sides Of The Road
Stream/River/Watershed:
Oneida Creek
Height of Falls/Type:
100 ft Total 8 ft Lower, Cascade
Elevation:
950-825 ft
Level of Difficulty/Hiking Distance:
Roadside
Maps:
Delorme Atlas & Gazetteer New York State 9th Edition 2011
My Resource:
Eastern New York all outdoors Atlas & Field Guide Publication 2008
Book Resource:
Mohawk Region Waterfall Guide “From the Capital District to Cooperstown & Syracuse” By Russell Dunn 2007
Photos And Information I Contributed To or Posted To Other Websites:
Digthefalls
Nearest Intersection:
Stockbridge Falls Rd and Falls Rd
Directions:
From I-90 W, in Verona, Take exit 33 to the right onto Rt-365 towards Verona/Oneida and drive for .9 miles. Keep left onto Rd ramp and drive for .2 miles. Turn left onto Hwy 365 W and drive for 3.8 miles. Turn right onto Seneca Ave and drive for .4 miles. Turn left onto Glenwood Ave and drive for 8.4 miles. Turn right onto Pratts Rd and drive for .6 miles. Turn right onto Stockbridge Falls Rd and drive for .8 miles. Turn left onto Falls Rd and drive for  .1 miles.
Comments/Notes:
There is room for parking before the small bridge. There is private property on both sides of the falls. The 8 ft Lower Falls is located across the road from the Main Falls. There is a trail on the left side from the road.

For additional information click on the following links:
Stockbridge Upper Falls
Stockbridge Middle Falls
Stockbridge Lower Falls