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Waterfall on Nowadaga Creek, Herkimer County, New York

Nowadaga Creek,Tributaries to Falls on, (4 Waterfalls)

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Nowadaga Creek,Tributaries to Falls on, (4 Waterfalls)

Nowadaga Creek Tributaries, Falls on – 4 Waterfalls

Location:
Danube Twn
First Visit:
3/6/2010
Region:
Central
County:
Herkimer
Gps of Parking:
N42.99568 W74.78874
Stream/River/Watershed:
Nowadaga Creek, Tributaries to
Height of Falls/Type:
30 ft, 40 ft, 15 ft, 10 ft, Cascades
Elevation:
400 ft to 500 ft
Level of Difficulty/Hiking Distance:
Roadside
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:
Hwy 5 South and Creek Rd
Directions:
From I-90 W, at Indian Castle, exit 29A take Rt-169 towards Little Falls/Dolgeville for .8 miles. Turn left onto Hwy 169 and drive .4 miles. Turn left onto Hwy 5s and drive for 2.3 miles. Turn right onto Creek Rd and drive .8 miles to the first waterfall. Continue south on Creek Rd for .8 miles to waterfall 2. Continue south on Creek Rd for another .4 miles to falls 3. Continue south on Creek Rd for .8 miles to falls 4.
Comments/Notes:
I first visited this location in March of 2010, and then did a revisit in October of 2014. Back in 2010 the bridge was open and I believe that I seen the 4 waterfalls as indicated in the resources. On this day I traveled from north to south.
In October of 2014, the bridge was out and I did not get to the first waterfall which was north of the bridge as we were traveling up from the south to north. From the intersection of 5S and Creek Rd at .8 miles, is Falls 1, a 30 ft Cascade N42.99568 W74.78874. At 2.0 miles from the intersection of 5S and Creek Rd, is falls 2, a 40 ft Cascade N42.98710 W74.79959. Go a few hundred feet further is falls 3, a 15 ft cascade N42.98804 W74.80636. At 2.8 miles is falls 4, a 10 ft Cascade N42.98061 W74.81414.

Hinckley Reservoir Dam, Herkimer County New York

Hinckley Reservoir – 2 Dams

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Hinckley Reservoir – 2 Dams

Hinckley Reservoir – 2 Dams

AKA:
—–
Location:
Russia Twn side
First Visit:
5/22/2009
Region:
Central
County:
Herkimer
Gps of Falls:
N43.31145 W75.10820
Gps of Parking:
N43.31068 W75.10938
Stream/River/Watershed:
Hinckley Reservoir
Height of Falls/Type:
Dam
Elevation:
1196 ft
Level of Difficulty/Hiking Distance:
Roadside
My Resource:
Drive by
Nearest Intersection:
Hinckley Rd and Cady Rd
Directions:
From Hwy 12, going north, in Trenton, Take the Rt-365 ramp to the right towards Barneveld/Prospect/Rome and drive for .2 miles. Turn right onto Hwy 365 and drive for 4.3 miles. Turn right onto South Side Rd and drive for .1 miles. Turn left onto Cady Rd and drive for .3 miles.

For additional information on the individual locations please click on the following links
Hinckley Reservoir Dam #1
Hinckley Reservoir Dam #2

Hinckley Reservoir Dam, Herkimer County New York

Hinckley Reservoir Dam, Herkimer County New York

Buttermilk Falls, Schagticoke, Rensselaer County, New York

Road Trip to Rensselaer County, New York area 2/22/2014 Day 1

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Road Trip to Rensselaer County, New York area 2/22/2014 Day 1

Road Trip to Rensselaer County, New York area 2/22/2014 Day 1
For this road trip, I had 24 planned stops. Of those 24, we seen 17, accidentally driving by 2, and we cut off 5 others due to time. This was about a 427 mile round trip in which I calculated about 10 hours. This did not include the time for stopping or hiking.

Clicking on the links will take you to the page with more photos and information.

Day 1

Washout Creek (Falls on) Schenectady County Eastern New York

As shown in the photos, I took a few snap shots to where we ended on the trail. We met a gentleman on snowshoes and asked him how much farther to the falls and he was telling us it was or would be very difficult to get down to the falls in the snow. And in answer to the question, we still had a bit further to go on the trail. At that point, the man said that Plotter Kill Falls was the place to go and that the falls were running the week prior. So we turned around and headed back out. I plan to return to this location in the near future.

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Plotter kill Falls Schenectady County Eastern New York

We really did not know what we were getting into here, as I did not really do my research for this location, as it was not planned. First thing when we arrived we looked at the trail map to determine which direction to start. To make it short, we choose the rim trail. The falls we did see from top did not appear to be running, but we did not get down into the gorge either. We walked the whole length of the trail above and I took the best photos I could. We did meet up with another group that had walked the other side. In fact I did have some photos with them looking like little dots across the way. This is one location I plan to return to in the future.

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Krystal Falls Schenectady County Eastern New York

The view of the falls from the road in which resources indicated to take did not give a clear view of the falls. We drove over to the restaurant/bar, “Pig N Whistles” their was quite the crowd of people and so we did not go in and get permission to access the falls. There was a fence up around the whole back and view of falls was not accessible. Also with all the snow it did not appear anyone was walking back there. Plans to return in the future.

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Krystal Upper Falls Schenectady County Eastern New York

As we pulled out of the parking from the restaurant, I spotted this directly across the road and named it Upper Falls.

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Lock 7 Dam and Falls Schenectady County Eastern New York

Located at the VISCHER FERRY HYDRO ELECTRIC PLANT. The gate was closed, however there is a small parking area at the top. The sign states a public fishing access. We walked around the gate and went down to the bottom. There were other folks there as well.

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Buttermilk Falls (Schagticoke) Rensselaer County Eastern New York

This is a roadside waterfalls. Downstream is another waterfall, which is on private property. I tried taking a couple of photos, which would be views of the top of that waterfall.

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Hidden Falls Rensselaer County Eastern New York

This is located on private property. Should I get to the location again, I plan on seeing if I can obtain permission for access.

Great Falls of the Hoosic Rensselaer County Eastern New York

This is one of my corrected errors. Right location and information, had the wrong name. I had wrongly listed this as Hoosic Falls. This is also known as Great Falls. This one has the big dam on the one side of the bridge.

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Valley Falls Rensselaer County Eastern New York

This is also know as Schagticoke Falls. I believe I found this but there was no real photo opportunity as of ice and snow it did not look like much of anything. This is listed as being rapids.

Factory Hollow Falls Rensselaer County Eastern New York

This is listed as having small drop of about 4 feet.

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Goulds Creek (Falls on) South Oakwood Cemetery Rensselaer County Eastern New York

This is also known as Goulds Creek Lower Falls and Devil’s Kitchen Falls. By the time we got here and found it we were working with very little daylight. Plans to return to this location in the future.

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Goulds Creek (Falls on) North Oakwood Cemetery Rensselaer County Eastern New York

We bypassed this for another time.

Day 2 to follow

Gill Brook Trail Waterfalls, St. Huberts, Keene Valley, New York

Artist Falls and Gill Brook Trail Waterfalls

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Artist Falls and Gill Brook Trail Waterfalls

Artist Falls and Gill Brook Trail Waterfalls (St Huberts)

AKA:
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Location:
Keene Twn
First Visit:
8/11/2011
Region:
Northern
County:
Essex
Park/Area:
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Gps of Falls:
N44.12673 W73.80830
Gps of Parking:
N44.14903 W73.77027
Gps of Trailhead:
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Trail Name/Reference to:
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Landmark:
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Stream/River/Watershed:
Gill Brook
Height of Falls/Type:
10 ft, to 20 ft, Cascade
Elevation:
1811 ft
Level of Difficulty/Hiking Distance:
0.5
Wikiloc:
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Whitewater Rte/Canoe Rte Map:
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Maps:
Eastern New York all outdoors Atlas & Field Guide Publication 2008
Trails Websites:
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My Resource:
Eastern New York all outdoors Atlas & Field Guide Publication 2008
Book Resource:
Adirondack Waterfall Guide “New York’s Cool Cascades” By Russell Dunn 2004
Brochures/Travel Guides/Visitor Guides:
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Additional Information:
World Waterfall Database
Photos And Information I Contributed To or Posted To Other Websites:
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Nearest Intersection:
St Huberts Rd and Ausable Club Rd and Lake Rd
Directions:
From I-87 N in North Hudson, Take exit 30 to the right onto US-9 towards Rt-73/Keene Valley/Keene and drive for .2 miles. Turn left onto US 9 and drive for 2.2 miles. Keep left onto Hwy 73 N and drive for 5.4 miles. Turn left onto Ausable Rd and drive for .2 miles to the parking area.
Comments/Notes:

Waterfalls on the Gill Brook
#1 15 ft Block     N44.12480 W73.80906
#2 Chute             N44.12397 W73.80948
#4 15 ft Flume   N44.12293 W73.80988
#5 9 ft Cascade  N44.12247 W73.81003
#6 25 ft                N44.12198 W73.81019
#7 Flume             N44.12148 W73.81035
#8 Long Slide      N44.12080 W73.81075
#9 10 ft                N44.11999 W73.81125


Main Falls, Ausable Chasm, Clinton County, New York

Ausable Chasm – 11 Named Waterfalls and Rapids

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Ausable Chasm – 11 Named Waterfalls and Rapids

Ausable Chasm – 11 Named Waterfalls and Rapids

AKA:
Adgate Falls, Birmingham Falls, Grand Canyon of the East
Location:
Chesterfield Twn/Au Sable Twn
First Visit:
8/17/2008
Region:
Northern
County:
Clinton/Essex
Park/Area:
Ausable Chasm
Gps of Falls:
N44.52490 W73.46301
Gps of Parking:
N44.52530 W73.46253
Gps of Trailhead:
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Trail Name/Reference to:
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Landmark:
Tourist Attraction
Stream/River/Watershed:
Ausable River
Height of Falls/Type:
Various
Elevation:
300-150 ft
Level of Difficulty/Hiking Distance:
Inner Sanctum Trail (1 mile) Rim Walk Trail (2 miles) Dry Chasm Trail (1.5 miles) Rainbow Falls/Elephant’s Head Vista (1/2 mile)
Wikiloc:
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Whitewater Rte/Canoe Rte Map:
http://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/River/detail/id/1236/
Maps:
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Trails Websites:
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My Resource:
Adirondack Waterfall Guide “New York’s Cool Cascades” By Russell Dunn 2004
Book Resource:
Adirondack Waterfall Guide “New York’s Cool Cascades” By Russell Dunn 2004
Brochures/Travel Guides/Visitor Guides:
Adirondack Great Walks & Day Hikes A Guide to paths less taken in the Northeast’s last great wilderness
Additional Information:
Ausable Chasm Grand Canyon of the Adirondacks
Photos And Information I Contributed To or Posted To Other Websites:
Northern New York Waterfalls
Nearest Intersection:
Rte 9 and Old State Rd
Directions:
From I-87 N in Keeseville, Take exit 34 to the right onto Rt-9n towards Ausable Forks/Keeseville for .3 miles. Turn right onto Hwy 9n and drive for 1.3 miles. Turn left onto US 9 and drive for 1.5 miles.
Comments/Notes:
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For additional information click on the following links
Dam And Falls
Rainbow Falls
Horseshoe Falls
Horseshoe Lower Falls
Diagonal Slide IV
Elephant Head Class III
Elephant Rock Rapid IV+
Long One IV Rapids
Mike’s Hole (lead-in) IV+ Rapids
Mike’s Hole Itself Class IV Rapids
The Pinch of the Chasm Class I
Exit Canal Class II+ Rapids

Stoney Brook Falls, Oswego County, New York

11-2-2014 New Additions and Updates

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11-2-2014 New Additions and Updates

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

Jenny Creek Lower Falls, St. Lawrence County, New York

Jenny Creek Waterfalls on (7 Named Waterfalls)

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Jenny Creek Waterfalls on (7 Named Waterfalls)

Jenny Creek Waterfalls on (7 Named Waterfalls)
Whitewater Route Jenny Creek  
St Lawrence County, Town of Pitcairn
 
Date Visited: 10/7/2010
 
Stream or River: Gulf Stream/Jenny Creek
 
Resources Used:
World Waterfall Database
American Whitewater

Directions:
From I-81 N in Theresa, Take exit 49 to the right onto Rt-411 towards Theresa/Lafargeville for .3 miles. Turn right onto Highway 411 and drive for 4.7 miles. Turn left onto Commercial Street  and drive for .7 miles. Turn left onto Oxbow Road  and drive for 9.6 miles. Turn right onto Cr-25 and drive for 8.8 miles. Turn left onto W Main Street and drive for .3 miles. Turn right onto William Street and drive for  6.1 miles. Turn right onto Highway 812 and drive for  9.5 miles. Turn left onto Pitcairn-Fowler Road and drive for 1.3 miles. Turn left onto Highway 3 and drive for 1.3 miles. Bear right onto Jayville Road and drive for 1.0 miles. The first falls is Jenny Creek Falls Lower. I have not been to this one yet. Continue on Jayville Road for 1.0 miles. This next one is Jenny Creek Falls. Continue on Jayville Road and drive for .6 miles to Jenny Creek Middle Falls. Continue on Jayville Road and drive for .2 miles, this brings you to the last one, Jenny Creek Upper Falls.
   
Trail Description: Described within
 
Comments:
Putting together this whole section of Jenny Creek was and still is a bit confusing so I will piece it together as best as possible. When I checked this location out back in 2010, I had only 2 locations with the coordinates for. And those I had gotten from the World Waterfall database. Since then I have gain more knowledge along with better technology. I recently found that the American Whitewater has a page on this section of Jenny Creek. By matching my photos up with theirs along with similar descriptions, I have been able to make some corrections.
 
The whitewater route starts at Powell Road, south of Hwy 3. When I was there you could not drive on Jayville road all the way, as you come to where the bridge is out. So I did not check out their first 1.3 miles of the route.
 
1-Mike’s Boof Class III-Gulf Stream

2-Railroad Slide Class III+-Gulf Stream

Beaver Pond/Dam Class I-Gulf Stream
 
3-This one here I had called Jenny Creek Upper Falls (Footbridge rapid Class III+)
Described as starting under a footbridge and ending behind a camp. Viewing from this is roadside only, private property.

Another Beaver Pond/Dam Class I-Jenny Creek
 
4-Now this one I had called Jenny Creek Middle Falls, but it falls in the location they called the Ugly Drop-Jenny Creek
You will see a huge rock and smaller rock on top, looks like a huge cairn, on the side of the road. It is a short scramble but the view was hard to get.


5-Middle Section Class IV-Jenny Creek

6-And this one I had called Jenny Creek Lower Falls, and again it falls within the location and photo match with what they called Jayville Rapid Class 5.0/Jayville Slide. This may also be known as Jenny Creek Falls. This is a roadside view.

7-Horrific– which is described as being 30-35 foot drop.-Jenny Creek
8-The Rest Class III they describe one more dangerous section which maybe what resources are calling Jenny Creek Lower Falls.

Fallbrook Falls, Oneida County, New York

Fallbrook Falls (Annsville Town)

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Fallbrook Falls (Annsville Town)

Fallbrook Falls – 5 Waterfalls

AKA:
The 5 Cascades
Location:
Annsville Twn
First Visit:
10/26/2008
Region:
Central
County:
Oneida
Park/Area:
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Gps of Falls:
N43.34828 W75.58355
Gps of Parking:
N43.35082 W75.58912
Gps of Trailhead:
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Trail Name/Reference to:
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Landmark:
Fallbrook Stables
Stream/River/Watershed:
Fallbrook
Height of Falls/Type:
Various (5) Falls Total
Elevation:
900-843 ft
Level of Difficulty/Hiking Distance:
approx. 1 mile rt
Wikiloc:
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Whitewater Rte/Canoe Rte Map:
www.americanwhitewater.org/content/River/detail/id/1306
Maps:
http://www.americanwhitewater.org/content/River/detail/id/1306#tab-map
Trails Websites:
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My Resource:
Friends
Book Resource:
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Brochures/Travel Guides/Visitor Guides:
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Additional Information:
www.fishcreekcabinresort.com
Photos And Information I Contributed To or Posted To Other Websites:
Northern New York Waterfalls, Digthefalls
Nearest Intersection:
Slater Rd And Coal Hill 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 left onto Erie Blvd E and drive for 10.5 miles. Turn right onto Main Street  and drive for .7 miles. Turn right onto Coal Hill Road and drive for 3.6 miles.             
Comments/Notes:
Park on the side of the road just a little north from the intersection of Slater Road and Coal Hill Road and then walk to the back of the field. Go right and follow the field edge down and into the second field. On your left watch for a well worn path. You will hear the river along the way.

Fallbrook Falls #1, Annsville
Fallbrook Falls #2, Annsville
Fallbrook Falls #3, Annsville
Fallbrook Falls #4, Annsville
Fallbrook Falls #5, Annsville

Whitaker Middle Falls

Roadtrip on 10-18-2014

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Roadtrip on 10-18-2014

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.

Opalescent Falls, Essex County, New York

Hiking Trip To Hanging Spear Falls 10-15-2008

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Hiking Trip To Hanging Spear Falls 10-15-2008

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!!!

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HENDERSON MONUMENT AREA

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We arrived at the first available lean to about 5:30ish. I took some pics of around the lean to

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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!!

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OPALESCENT UPPER FALLS  We did not see a trail to this, without having to bushwack to get to.

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OPALESCENT FALLS

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HANGING SPEAR FALLS

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before heading back to camp we went over and checked out the Livingston Lean to area

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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!!!!

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It had started rain as we headed back out. It actually did rain all the way back out!!

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We did take the time to take some pics of the waterfall at the first bridge.

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