Waterfall Adventures, Russell Dunn
Creating Your Own Adventure by Russell Dunn In the Spring 1997 issue of Kaatskill Life (a quarterly magazine devoted to the Catskills), I wrote an article entitled “Hunting for Waterfalls.” Little has changed since that piece was written. People still love to get out and hike to waterfalls. As it turns out, there are way…
Bobbieswaterfalls, Improvements 2-19-2017
Just an update! I am still working on a lot of background improvements and changes to the website. At times there will be locations, or sections, that are unavailable. I have learned so much in the past few weeks, regarding pages, posts etc. Background work is more than I ever thought. The steps it takes to set up a proper working website that until now never understood their functions. So, hang in there, check back often. Thanks for all you patience as I work through it all.
Date Visited: 10-7-2006 10-7-2012 5-11-2014 3-27-2016
Stream or River: West Canada Creek flows into the Mohawk River
Resources Used:
http://www.mcz.harvard.edu/Departments/InvertPaleo/Trenton/Intro/HistoryPage/Social%20History/initdiscovery.htm
http://www.mcz.harvard.edu/Departments/InvertPaleo/Trenton/Intro/HistoryPage/Social%20History/earlysettlement.htm
http://town.trenton.ny.us/content/Parks/View/4
http://town.trenton.ny.us/content/History
http://www.mcz.harvard.edu/Departments/InvertPaleo/Trenton/Intro/HistoryPage/Social%20History/initdiscovery.htm
More information can be found on the trenton falls scenic trail website. This Is Open Two Times A Year. Check Their Website For Dates. Flood of 2006 http://town.trenton.ny.us/content/Generic/View/3
Waterfalls in order: Morgan Dam (Village Falls), Sherman Falls, Potash Kettle and the Narrows ( Cascades Of The Alhambra), Lower High Falls, Upper High Falls, Mill Dam Falls (Upper Falls Or Squires Falls), and Hydro Dam and Falls.
Directions:
From I-90, in Utica, Take exit 31 to the right towards I-790/Rt-8/Rt-12/Utica and drive for .8 miles. Take the Genesee Street North ramp to the right towards Rt-5/Rt-8/Rt-12/Rt-49/I-790 W/Watertown/Rome and drive for .4 miles. Keep left onto Trenton Road and drive for 1.6 miles. Continue on Cr-91 N towards Rt-12/Glass Factory Road and drive for .3 miles. Take the Rt-8 N/Rt-12 N ramp to the right and drive for 8.9 miles. Turn right onto Highway 28 and drive for .8 miles. Keep left onto Trenton Falls Road and drive for 1.2 miles, which takes you to the parking area.
Parking area: Trenton Falls Rd N43.27489 W75.15850
The Primary trail (stone dust) is approximately 1 mile long. The secondary trails (wood mulch) follows along the gorge.
Listed in the order which the waterfalls will be seen:
Morgan Dam at Trenton Falls Aka Village Falls
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Sherman Falls at Trenton Falls
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Below Sherman Falls
Potash Kettle and the Narrows at Trenton Falls Aka Cascades Of The Alhambra
Section above Sherman Falls
Lower High Falls at Trenton Falls
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Upper High Falls at Trenton Falls
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The current trail stops here, back in 2006 I was thankful I had the opportunity to go to its end.
Mill Dam Falls At Trenton Falls Aka Upper Falls Or Squires Falls
Mill Dam Falls At Trenton Falls
Hydro Dam Falls At Trenton Falls
Hydro Dam Falls At Trenton Falls
I am still trying to narrow down exactly what section or falls the following are referred to historical.
Bridal Veil Falls at Trenton Falls
Suydam Falls at Trenton Falls
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Frenchville Gorge Waterfalls |
Location: |
Western Twn |
First Visit: |
10/11/2015 |
Region: |
Central |
County: |
Oneida |
Park/Area: |
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Gps of Falls: |
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Gps of Parking: |
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Gps of Trailhead: |
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Trail Name/Reference to: |
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Landmark: |
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Stream/River/Watershed: |
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Height of Falls/Type: |
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Elevation: |
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Level of Difficulty/Hiking Distance: |
Roadside |
Wikiloc: |
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Whitewater Rte/Canoe Rte Map: |
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Maps: |
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Trails Websites: |
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My Resource: |
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Book Resource: |
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Brochures/Travel Guides/Visitor Guides: |
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Additional Information: |
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Photos And Information I Contributed To or Posted To Other Websites: |
Digthefalls |
Nearest Intersection: |
Hwy 274 and Long Shore Rd |
Directions: |
From I-90 W, in Westmoreland, Take exit 32 to the right towards Rt-233/Westmoreland/Rome and drive for .7 miles. Turn right onto Cider Street and drive for .1 miles. Turn right onto Highway 233 and drive for 5.7 miles. Take the Rt-49 W/Rt-69 W/Rt-365 W ramp to the left and drive for .4 miles. Take the Rt-49 W/Rt-69 W ramp to the right towards Rt-26 N/Rt-46/Downtown Rome and drive for 1.3 miles. Keep right onto Road and drive for 3.3 miles. Keep right onto Rome Westernville Road and drive for 7.2 miles. Turn right onto Highway 274 and drive for .2 miles. Stop 1 Wells Creek Parking (The falls will be on the right hand side of the road.) Continue on Highway 274 for .4 miles. Stop 2 Gifford Creek falls on aka Frenchville Gorge Parking (The falls will be on the right hand side of the road.) Continue on Highway 274 for .2 miles.Stop 3 Gulf Creek/Big Brook Parking (The falls will be on the right hand side of the road.) Continue on Highway 274 for .3 miles. Stop 4 Big Brook Parking (The falls are on both sides of the road.) Continue on Highway 274 for .3 miles. Stop 5 Big Brook Parking (The falls are on both sides of the road.) |
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Big Brook Lower Section falls on
Moshier Upper Falls (4 Named Waterfalls)
Date Visited: 9-4-2016
Moshier Falls Section of the Beaver River Whitewater Route, Located in Lewis County, the Town of Watson, Adirondack Park
Stream or River: Beaver River flows into the Black River
Moshier Upper Falls #1 Put-in slide
Parking Areas:
Moshier Trailhead parking N43.87017 W75.13762
Moshier Road put in Parking only during whitewater events N43.88503 W75.10730
Points of Reference:
Moshier Reservoir Dam and Falls N43.88752 W75.10920 1640 ft
Trail entry N43.88385 W75.11946
Map at trailhead N43.87033 W75.13765 1492 ft
Photo Locations:
Photo location N43.88648 W75.11167, area where the put-in is
Photo location N43.88629 W75.11927
Photo location N43.88635 W75.11942
For further information please click on the highlighted links
Moshier Upper Falls #1 Put – in slide N43.88741 W75.10983
Moshier Upper Falls #3 First Falls N43.88630 W75.11907
Moshier Upper Falls #4 Second Falls N43.88694 W75.11994
Moshier Upper Falls #5 Mauser’s Faceplant N43.88776 W75.12259
Moshier Upper Falls #2 Unnamed Rapids N43.88637 W75.11403
Moshier Upper Falls #6 Unnamed Rapids N43.88363 W75.12810
Moshier Upper Falls #7 Unnamed Rapids N43.88225 W75.13001
Moshier Upper Falls #8 Unnamed Rapids N43.88007 W75.13170
I have recorded the tracks for the Moshier Upper Falls section and trail which can be viewed and downloaded, click on the following link.
Moshier Upper Falls
Asking for help in clarifying some Waterfalls in Cayuga and Cortland County NY
I am trying to put together a road trip down to the Tinkers Falls area. I have been to Tinkers Falls, and tried to get to Spicer Falls, but trail to Spicer’s Falls was closed. There is some confusion as to possible different names for same locations, but I cannot get clarifications for them. Does anyone have any insight or clarity, or access information for the following waterfalls:
Chippewa Falls N42.71392 W75.88605 Chenango/Cortland
Chippewa Falls N42.70444 W75.89391 Chenango/Cortland
Eddy Creek Falls N42.39137 W75.61650 Chenango
Enchanted Hollow Falls aka Hemlock Falls N42.76600 W76.01683 Cortland
Irish Hollow Falls N42.71273 W75.94142 Cortland
Maxom Creek Falls N42.71358 W75.94246 Cortland
Midlum Falls N42.71945 W75.94121 Cortland
Morgan Hill Falls N42.72538 W76.00162 Cortland
Thank you for any help you can provide, to help clear up my confusions for this area.
Niagara Falls State Park, Niagara County New York, Return to 8-15-2016
A dear friend of mine from West Virginia, came up to visit us, and had wish to see Niagara Falls. She had never been here before. On our return to here to Niagara Falls, we covered areas that we did not get to in July. We included a couple of activities that would give views of all the Falls. Had a great time. The grandchildren greatly enjoyed the Maid of the Mist boat ride, as well as the Cave of the Winds.
Terrapin Point Views
Cave of the Winds
Pedestrian Bridge Niagara Rapids and Hells Acres Area
Maid of the Mist boat ride
Views from the Observation Area
American Rapids
Niagara Falls State Park
For additional information on named waterfalls in the park, see their individual pages
American Falls (Niagara Falls)
American Rapids (Niagara Falls)
Bridal Veil Falls (Niagara Falls)
Horseshoe Falls (Niagara Falls)
Horseshoe Rapids (Niagara Falls)
Whirlpool State Park-Whirlpool Rapids
Three Sisters Island Falls (Niagara Falls)
Three Sisters Island Falls-Second Sister Falls
Three Sisters Island Falls-Third Sister Falls
Three Sisters Island Falls-Green Cascade
Devils Hole State Park-Devil’s Hole Falls
Devils Hole State Park-Devils Hole Rapids
Some photos from Luna Island
Some photos from Terrapin Point
Random Niagara Falls photos
Moshier Lower Falls, on the Beaver River (1 Waterfall 12 ft, and 4 Other Falls)
Moshier Falls Section, Beaver River Whitewater Route
Lewis County, Town of Watson,Adirondack Park
Date Visited: 6/28/2016
Stream or River: Beaver River flows into the Black River
Moshier Upper Falls #3 First Falls
Parking Areas:
Moshier Trailhead parking N43.87017 W75.13762 1501 ft
Moshier Road put in Parking only during whitewater events N43.88503 W75.10730 1653 ft
Points of Reference:
Moshier Reservoir N43.88703 W75.10820 1640 ft
Moshier Dam N43.88752 W75.10920 1635 ft
Falls N43.88358 W75.12785 1499 ft
Falls N43.88234 W75.13003 1494 ft
Falls (possible 10-12 ft falls mentioned in description on AW) N43.88038 W75.13161 1494 ft
Moshier Powerhouse/dam N43.87201 W75.13587 1449 ft
Trail marker N43.87194 W75.13778 1456 ft
Map at trailhead N43.87033 W75.13765 1492 ft
Photo Locations:
Bushwack in from trail N43.87436 W75.13593 1498 ft
Falls #1 N43.87417 W75.13596 1485 ft
Falls #2 N43.87379 W75.13604 1494 ft
Falls #3 N43.87348 W75.13620 1497 ft
Looking down at power plant N43.87327 W75.13633 1479 ft
Bottom drop before power plant N43.87305 W75.13646 1454 ft
Post marker N43.87397 W75.13698 1514 ft
Foot bridge N43.87229 W75.13767 1445 ft
Power Plant N43.87203 W75.13716 1444 ft
For more information please click on the highlighted links
Moshier Lower Falls #1 N43.87417 W75.13596 1485 ft
Moshier Lower Falls #2 N43.87379 W75.13604 1494 ft
Moshier Lower Falls #3 N43.87348 W75.13620 1497 ft
Moshier Lower Falls #4 N43.87305 W75.13646 1454 ft
Moshier Lower Falls #5
I have recorded the tracks for the Moshier Falls section and trail which can be viewed and downloaded, click on the following link.
Wikiloc Beaver River Whitewater Route Moshier Falls Section
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Location: |
Stark Twn |
First Visit: |
5/30/2016 |
Region: |
Central |
County: |
Herkimer |
Park/Area: |
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Gps of Falls: |
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Gps of Parking: |
N42.94244 W74.82590 |
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Trail Name/Reference to: |
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Landmark: |
There is a gate, and enough room for maybe 2 cars to park. |
Stream/River/Watershed: |
Ohisa Creek |
Height of Falls/Type: |
15 ft, 10 ft, 80 ft, Cascades, Ledges, Slides, Freefall |
Elevation: |
881 ft to 1293 ft |
Level of Difficulty/Hiking Distance: |
This is a moderate to difficult hike. Give yourself at least 2 hours. You will be walking the stream bed most completely all the way. Use caution as it is slippery and dangerous in spots. |
Wikiloc: |
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Whitewater Rte/Canoe Rte Map: |
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Maps: |
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Brochures/Travel Guides/Visitor Guides: |
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Photos And Information I Contributed To or Posted To Other Websites: |
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Nearest Intersection: |
Hwy 168 and Fiery Hill Rd and Cramers Cors Rd |
Directions: |
From the intersection of Hwy 5 and Hwy 167, in Little Falls, Get on Hwy 167 and drive south for 2.0 miles. Bear left onto Hwy 167. Turn left onto Hwy 5s. Turn right onto Hwy 167 and drive for 2.2 miles. Keep left onto Newville Rd and drive for 0.2 miles. Bear left onto Newville Rd and drive for 1.8 miles. Turn right onto Newville Rd and drive for 0.3 miles. Turn right onto Johnny Cake Rd and drive for 1.0 miles. Turn left onto Travis Rd and drive for 1.7 miles. Turn left onto Hwy 168 and drive for 1.6 miles. |
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From the gate by the roadside, you will see a worn path to the left that leads straight down to the creek bed. Follow the creek up until its end at the 80 ft waterfall. Keep in mind that electronic devices, cell phones, satellite may not work. Ours did not, even wikiloc did not track!! |
