11-2-2014 New Additions and Updates
THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS HAVE BEEN ADDED
FALLBROOK FALLS in ONEIDA COUNTY
STONEY BROOK FALLS in OSWEGO COUNTY
These are located at The High Braes Refuge Campgrounds
JENNY CREEK FALLS in ST LAWRENCE COUNTY
Roadtrip on 10-18-2014 through Lewis and Oneida Counties
DENLEY DAM AND FALLS LEWIS COUNTY
This is a portage site for kayakers and canoes. There is a small parking area and the dam and falls can be seen from there.
ROCK ISLAND DAM AND FALLS LEWIS COUNTY
This is also another portage area for kayakers and canoes. The gate was open as they had the whitewater rafting run going on this weekend. Also from here you can look upstream and see Port Leyden dam and falls in the distance.
PORT LEYDEN DAM AND FALLS LEWIS COUNTY
We did not try accessing this from the other side as before. There is a school located there, and we parked in the lot and did a short scramble to get better views.
MILKHOUSE FALLS LEWIS COUNTY
The actual location for this waterfall is posted on private property. I realized when I got home and threw in my tracks in my mapping program, that I was at the backside of this. As I mentioned in my description, the land was not posted. HOWEVER, I do not recommend visiting location by this means. It is unsafe and very much a big liability should someone get hurt. I was following a stream down and came upon it, I was at the top of the falls, and went out and around to see what it looked like. But the whole area looks as though someone used it as a dump site and there is glass and metal everywhere. I would say to try and contact someone and get permission by other location listed on internet resources. And the same time maybe get a look at the Orthodox Church sitting there.
SWAN’S FALLS LEWIS COUNTY
This is on privately owned property but good views can be seen from the road.
ROARING BROOK UPPER FALLS LEWIS COUNTY
This waterfall is located within walking distance from the gate of Whitaker Falls State Park.
WHITAKER FALLS STATE PARK LEWIS COUNTY
I could not believe how much work had taken place at the park. However the trail in and around the waterfalls is still in dire need of repair and safety fencing. We happen to be lucky and came across a rope that someone had tied up and that’s how we got down in there. When we got down there was a group of young adults that we encountered and found out they had just been the ones to put the rope there. We were very thankful they left the rope there for us to get back
UNNAMED FALLS ON HWY 12 NEAR RAILROAD TRACKS LEWIS COUNTY
This was a delight to see. How we missed it on the way up, no clue. There is no trail up to the top. It was posted on the left hand side of the falls. We tried walking up the falls rock hopping as far as we could. It was very slippery, as it was raining. From the road you will have to walk across the railroad tracks, but this can be seen right from the highway.
BAKERS FALLS ONEIDA COUNTY
LANSING KILL FALLS ONEIDA COUNTY
The access to both Lansing and Bakers is same parking, same path. There is parking for maybe two or three cars. You can see the falls right from the road. The canal trail system is right there also. The path was very slippery and steep.
Hiking Trip To Hanging Spear Falls 10-15-2008
This was my first big hike and my most memorable one!! This is when I learned about how heavy a backpack gets when you are completely soaked!! I learned my pack was not very comfortable, and later down the road purchased one that sat better on my hips!! I learned very quickly what a Thunder Box was….lol So below I have posted albums for every section of the hike from beginning to end.
To start out our first day we did not get an early start and arrived at the trailhead register about 12 noonish. I was so ready for the hike in!!!
TO SEE MORE PHOTOS CLICK LINK BELOW
HENDERSON MONUMENT AREA
We arrived at the first available lean to about 5:30ish. I took some pics of around the lean to
We got up and moving and headed down to Opalescent Falls and Hanging Spear Falls. The view first thing in the morning from the comforts of my sleeping bag was awesome!!
OPALESCENT UPPER FALLS We did not see a trail to this, without having to bushwack to get to.
before heading back to camp we went over and checked out the Livingston Lean to area
Here is where I just had to take a few pics of our lovely outdoor facilitiy!! Now mind you, the main trail goes right by this, and can be seen from the trail. No more words necessary!!! Oh and in the Rain!!!!
It had started rain as we headed back out. It actually did rain all the way back out!!
We did take the time to take some pics of the waterfall at the first bridge.
New Additions 10-25-2014
BRIDAL VEIL FALLS IN DELAWARE COUNTY
COOKS FALLS IN DELAWARE COUNTY
CLIFFORD FALLS IN ESSEX COUNTY
HANGING SPEAR FALLS IN ESSEX COUNTY
SCHROON FALLS IN ESSEX COUNTY
SQUAW BROOK FALLS IN HAMILTON COUNTY
MILL CREEK FALLS ON IN HERKIMER COUNTY
WEST CANADA CREEK FALLS ON IN HERKIMER COUNTY
NATURAL BRIDGE FALLS IN JEFFERSON COUNTY
COPENHAGEN FALLS IN LEWIS COUNTY
GLEASMANS FALLS IN LEWIS COUNTY
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.
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.
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
Spruce Creek Falls, Herkimer County, New York
AKA: |
Ellwells Falls |
Location: |
Salisbury Twn |
First Visit: |
1/13/2013 |
Region: |
Central |
County: |
Herkimer |
Gps of Falls: |
N43.14029 W74.78698 |
Gps of Parking: |
N43.14088 W74.78776 |
Landmark: |
1857 Salisbury Center Covered Bridge |
Stream/River/Watershed: |
Spruce Creek |
Height of Falls/Type: |
10 ft, Slide |
Elevation: |
1025 ft |
Level of Difficulty/Hiking Distance: |
Short |
Whitewater Rte/Canoe Rte Map: |
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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 |
Photos And Information I Contributed To or Posted To Other Websites: |
Northern New York Waterfalls |
Nearest Intersection: |
Hwy 29 and Fairview Rd |
Directions: |
From I-90 W, at Indian Castle, Take exit 29A to the right onto Rt-169 towards Little Falls/Dolgeville and drive for 2.7 miles. Turn right onto Hwy 167 E and drive for .4 miles. Turn left onto Hwy 167 and drive for 7.6 miles. Turn right onto Helmer Ave N and drive for 2.3 miles. Turn left onto Kingsley Rd for 519 ft, and park beside the road before the bridge. Spruce Creek Lower Falls Parking. Continue on Kingsley Rd and drive for .1 miles. Turn right onto Fairview Rd and drive for .1 miles. This will bring you to the parking area on the west side of the covered bridge. Spruce Creek Upper Falls Parking |
Comments/Notes: |
This bridge in Salisbury Center, carries Fairview Rd over Spruce Creek. It is a 50 foot span Kingpost with an Arch, built in 1875. National Register of Historic Places Date: June 19, 1972 |
For additional information on the 2 locations here please click on the following links:
Spruce Creek Upper Falls
Spruce Creek Lower Falls
Faville Falls – 3 Waterfalls
AKA: |
Faville’s Falls |
Location: |
Manheim Twn |
First Visit: |
3/30/2013 |
Region: |
Central |
County: |
Herkimer |
Gps of Falls: |
N43.10452 W74.80547 |
Gps of Parking: |
N43.10535 W74.80650 |
Landmark: |
A Small Park Metal Footbridge |
Stream/River/Watershed: |
Ransome Creek/Gillette Creek |
Height of Falls/Type: |
By Rd 25 ft Upper 10 ft Lower 20 ft, Drop Slide Cascade |
Elevation: |
939 ft to 928 ft |
Level of Difficulty/Hiking Distance: |
About .4 Miles Roundtrip |
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 |
Photos And Information I Contributed To or Posted To Other Websites: |
Northern New York Waterfalls, Digthefalls |
Nearest Intersection: |
Spencer-Peckville St and Lyons Rd |
Directions: |
From I-90 W, at Indian Castle, Take exit 29A to the right onto Rt-169 towards Little Falls/Dolgeville and drive for 2.7 miles. Turn right onto Hwy 167 E and drive for .4 miles. Turn left onto Hwy 167 and drive for 5.4 miles. Bear left onto Lyon Rd and drive for .9 miles. Turn left onto Peckville Rd and drive for .7 miles. |
Comments/Notes: |
From the parking area you can see the bridge. Cross over and follow the trail being careful as the trail is no longer maintained. There are a few sections of falls here, starting up by the road, continuing down to the largest set of falls. |
For additional information please click on the following links:
Faville Falls #1
Faville Falls #2
Faville Falls, Main Falls
Faville Falls, Herkimer County, New York State
