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Butternut Creek Waterfalls and Dams (4 Waterfalls)

Butternut Creek Waterfalls and Dams (4 Waterfalls)
Jamesville Reservoir to Route 481
Onondaga County, Jamesville New York

American Whitewater Route

Jamesville Reservoir Dam And Falls Lafayette Town
Date Visited: 4/5/2015
Nearest Intersection:  Highway 91 and County Garage Road
Dam and Falls: N42.98264 W76.06968
Parking: N42.98209 W76.07074
Stream or River: Jamesville Reservoir flows into Butternut Creek/Rush Creek
Elevation: 651 ft
Type: Dam And Falls
Length of Hike: Roadside
Directions:
From I-481 N, in De Witt, Take exit 2 to the right onto Jamesville Road towards Jamesville and drive .3 miles. Turn right onto Jamesville Road and drive 1.5 miles. Turn left onto E Seneca Tpke 474 ft. Turn right onto Highway 91 and drive .5 miles. Turn right onto County Garage Road and drive .2 miles. There is a small parking area to the left up beside the reservoir.
      


Google imagery showed falls under the road a short distance downstream of the dam but I did not see any. It maybe possible there is but the water level was very high.

Grist Mill Park Falls De Witt Town
Date Visited: 4/29/2015
Nearest Intersection: Highway 173 And Grove Lane
Location: N42.99112 W76.06980
Parking: N42.99134 W76.06986
Park: Grist Mill Park
Stream or River: Butternut Creek/Rush Creek
Elevation: 574 ft
Type: Cascade
Hike: Short
Directions:
From I-481 N, in De Witt, Take exit 2 to the right onto Jamesville Road towards Jamesville for .3 miles. Turn right onto Jamesville Road and drive for 1.5 miles. Turn left onto E Seneca Tpke, in less than 292 ft. The small parking will be on your left.           
This is a small park with a few flower gardens and a picnic table.

Dunlaps Falls aka Dunlop Falls De Witt Town
Date Visited: 4/5/2015
Nearest Intersection: North Street And Jamesville Road And Jamesville Toll Road
Location: N42.99947 W76.07254
Parking: N42.99922 W76.07217
Park: Fiddler Green Park
Stream or River: Butternut Creek
Elevation: 525 ft
Type: Double Drop
Hike: Roadside
Directions:
From I-481 N, in De Witt, Take exit 2 to the right onto Jamesville Road towards Jamesville for .3 miles. Turn right onto Jamesville Road and drive .9 miles. Turn left onto Solvay Road for 389 ft. You will see the parking area on your right.        

There is no access for closer view of falls. It is private property on the one side and the side by the park has chain link fencing along the whole side along the road which does not give a close enough view of the falls. It is all very well posted even at the end where the fence ends.

Update Note: Property surrounding has new owners

Jamesville Quarry Dam De Witt Town
Date Visited: 4/5/2015
Nearest Intersection: North Street And Jamesville Road And Jamesville Toll Road
Location: N43.00555 W76.07523
Parking: N43.00590 W76.07517
Landmark: Jamesville Rock Quarry
Stream or River: Butternut Creek flows into Limestone Creek Or Possibly The Chittenango Creek The Three Come Together Elevation: 481 ft
Type: Dam
Hike: Roadside
Directions:
From I-481 N, in De Witt, Take exit 2 to the right onto Jamesville Road towards Jamesville and drive .3 miles. Turn right onto Jamesville Road and drive for .4 miles.
        
Google imagery showed possible falls in this location on both sides of the highway but this dam was what I found. It maybe possible there is but the water level was very high.

Adams Eden Camp Trails and Waterfalls (Rattlesnake Gulf)

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Adams Eden Camp Trails and Waterfalls (Rattlesnake Gulf)

Adams Eden Camp Trails and Waterfalls (Rattlesnake Gulf)
Onondaga County, Otisco and Lafayette Town, New York
Stream or River:  Rattlesnake Gulf Creek flows into Onondaga Creek

When we visited here we only made it as far as Great Falls.
Named waterfalls in the park:
Bathtub Falls, Clay Slide, Clay Slide Falls, Great Falls (Onondaga), Mini Falls (Onondaga), Rock Slide Falls, Wedding Falls

Dates Visited:
6/24/2013

Maps and Resources used to gather information:
Western New York all outdoors Atlas & Field Guide Publication 2008 135 E4
Adams Eden Camp Trails and Waterfalls
200 Waterfalls In Central & Western New York “A Finders’ Guide” By Rich And Sue Freeman 2002
World Waterfall Database

Directions:
From I-81 S in Tully, Take exit 14 to the right towards Rt-80/Tully for .2 miles. Turn left onto Highway 11a for 298 ft. Turn right onto Highway 80 and drive for 7.0 miles. Turn right onto Otisco Road and drive for .9 miles. Turn left onto Barker Street and drive for .8 miles. Turn right onto Cook Road and drive for 1.2 miles. Turn right onto S Cook Road and drive for .4 miles.

Length of Hike:  The Falls Creek Trail 2 Miles Round Trip
Parking areas: N42.86902 W76.17735

1- Blue Hole Falls Otisco Town
Private Property No Trespassing
This is not a part of Adam’s Camp Trail. You will see the trail and all the posted signs for this. It is not accessible and is on private property.
Falls: N42.86591 W76.17834, Height: 25 ft, Elevation: 1050 ft, Type: Ribbon Plunge Cascade

2- Bathtub Falls Otisco Town, Found information for this on their website
Falls: N42.86557 W76.17304, Elevation: 975 ft

3- Wedding Falls Otisco Town, Found information for this on their website
Falls: N42.86242 W76.16851, Elevation: 900 ft, Type: Tiered Cascade

4- Great Falls (Onondaga) Otisco Town, Found information for this on their website
Falls: N42.86157 W76.16627, Elevation: 825 ft, Type: Cascade

5- Rock Slide Falls Lafayette Town
Falls: N42.86041 W76.16217, Elevation: 775 ft, Type: Slide

6- Clay Slide Lafayette Town
Falls: N42.86041 W76.16217, Elevation: 750 ft, Type: Slide

7- Clay Slide Falls Lafayette Town
Falls: N42.85957 W76.15682, Elevation: 769 ft,Type: Slide

8- Mini Falls (Onondaga) Lafayette Town
Falls: N42.85919 W76.15333, Elevation: 698 ft


Photos from the Trail




Chenango County, Bucks Brook State Forest, falls on

Bucks Brook – 2 Waterfalls and a Dam

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Bucks Brook – 2 Waterfalls and a Dam

Bucks Brook – 2 Waterfalls and a Dam

AKA:
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Location:
Otselic Twn
First Visit:
4/17/2016
Region:
Central
County:
Chenango
Park/Area:
Bucks Brook State Forest
Gps of Falls:
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Gps of Parking:
N42.68418 W75.76543
Gps of Trailhead:
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Trail Name/Reference to:
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Landmark:
Finger Lakes Trail white blazed
Stream/River/Watershed:
Bucks Brook
Height of Falls/Type:
series of small waterfalls, ledges, cascades
Elevation:
1571-1343 ft
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:
M22 Finger Lakes Trail Guide Maps
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:
Bucks Brook Rd and and Valley View Rd
Directions:
From Hwy 80 and Hwy 26, in Ostelic Town, Get on Hwy 26 and drive south for 3.4 miles. Turn right onto Valley View Rd and in only a few hundred feet you will come to the intersection of Bucks Brook Rd and Valley View Rd.
Comments/Notes:
Starting at the intersection of Bucks Brook Road and Valley View Road, work your way up Bucks Brook Road, you will see the series of small ledges, cascades, small falls. I had recorded the gps locations for the biggest ones.

For additional information please click on the following links
Bucks Brook, falls on #1
Bucks Brook, falls on #2
Bucks Brook, small dam

White Creek, small falls on (2 Waterfalls)

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White Creek, small falls on (2 Waterfalls)

White Creek, small falls on (2 Waterfalls) 

AKA:
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Location:
Newport Twn
First Visit:
10/4/2014
Region:
Central
County:
Herkimer
Park/Area:
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Gps of Falls:
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Gps of Parking:
N43.17392 W74.99018
Gps of Trailhead:
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Trail Name/Reference to:
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Landmark:
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Stream/River/Watershed:
White Creek
Height of Falls/Type:
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Elevation:
730 ft
Level of Difficulty/Hiking Distance:
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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:
Drive by
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:
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Nearest Intersection:
White Creek Rd and Elm Tree Rd
Directions:
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Comments/Notes:
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Otsquago Creek Tributary – 2 Waterfalls

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Otsquago Creek Tributary – 2 Waterfalls

Otsquago Creek Tributary – 2 Waterfalls

Location:
Stark Twn
First Visit:
10/4/2014
Region:
Central
County:
Herkimer
Gps of Parking:
N42.89144 W74.83651
Stream/River/Watershed:
Otsquago Creek Tributary
Elevation:
1218 ft
My Resource:
Drive by
Nearest Intersection:
Hwy 80 and Jordanville Rd

For additional information please click on the following links:
Otsquago Creek Tributary falls on #1
Otsquago Creek Tributary falls on #2

Otsquago Creek Tributary falls on, Herkimer County

Otsquago Creek Tributary falls on, Herkimer County

A taste of small falls on Bud Brook

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A taste of small falls on Bud Brook

A taste of small falls on Bud Brook

Robert H. Treman State Park – Enfield Creek And Glen Waterfalls

Robert H. Treman State Park – Enfield Creek And Glen Waterfalls

Robert H Treman State Park, Enfield Creek and Glen Waterfalls 
Tompkins County New York Enfield Town,Enfield Glen, also known as Treman Gorge. Stream or River: Enfield Creek flows into Cayuga Lake Inlet

Named Waterfalls in Enfield Glen:

Fish Kill Falls (Enfield Glen), Enfield Lower Falls aka Enfield Creek And Glen Falls, Sulphur Falls (Enfield Glen), Lucifer Falls (Enfield Glen)

Dates Visited:
7/15/2006 9/02/2006 5/06/2012
I have yet to complete the entire Gorge trail. I have included all the resource information that I have. I cannot confirm exact location since I have not hiked the whole trail. Google imagery shows the falls very clearly. 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 C5
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
Robert H. Treman State Park
http://nyfalls.com/waterfalls/robert-treman-state-park/
http://www.nysparks.com/parks/attachments/RobertHTremanTrailMap.pdf
http://naturalbornhikers.com/trails/roberthtreman.html

Directions:
From Ithaca, take NYS route 13 south about 5 miles to the junction with NYS route 327 on the right. At this point you will see a sign for the Park. Turn right onto 327, and then immediately turn left into the park. To reach the upper parking area, continue about 2 and a half miles on 327. The upper entrance will be on the left. Follow the park road to the upper parking area.

Length of Hike:
CCC – CCC Memorial Trail Blue .49 Miles, FLT – Finger Lakes Trail/North Country Trail White 5.15 Miles, GO – Gorge Trail 2.12 Miles, RP – Red Pine Trail .79 Miles, RM – Rim Trail Blue 2.09 Miles

Parking areas:
Enfield Glen Upper Parking N42.40221 W76.59022
Lower Parking Area 1 N42.39798 W76.55653
Lower Parking Area 2 N42.39692 W76.55631
Lower Parking Area 3 N42.39613 W76.55761
Lower Parking Area 4 N42.39602 W76.55565

Enfield Lower Falls
Different resources has indicated different height for Lower Falls. From lower parking lot walk through the picnic and playground area to get to the falls.
Falls Below Lower Falls (Enfield Glen) Can See This Just Before Reaching Lower Falls This is a small dam. N42.39691 W76.56030
At the lowermost portion of the park (parking lot) is a small fall N42.39733 W76.55698
Falls: N42.39727 W76.56126
Landmark: Above the swimming area
Height: 32 ft to 70 ft
Elevation: 550 ft
Type: Bastion


Fish Kill Falls (Enfield Glen) Fishkill Creek
From the parking lot go over behind the mill. Also as you are coming down the Upper Park Road, Enfield Creek runs along the left side of the road. There are some small waterfalls in this section. N42.40334 W76.59386
Falls: N42.40157 W76.58989
Landmark: The Old Mill
Height: 12 ft
Elevation: 936 ft
Type: Cascade


Lucifer Falls (Enfield Glen) Gorge Trail
Falls: N42.40019 W76.58371
Height: 115 ft
Elevation: 828 ft
Type: Freefall Cascade

Sulphur Falls (Enfield Glen) Red Pine Trail
About .2 miles upstream from the Lower Falls or about .4 miles below Sulphur Falls, is a waterfall N42.39843 W76.56540.
Falls: N42.39994 W76.57190
Elevation: 655 ft

Upper Park Area starting from the top working down to Sulphur Falls
Small Falls N42.41075 W76.60750 994 ft
Enfield Glen Upper Section (Along left side of Upper Park Rd heading to parking area)            N42.40334 W76.59386  935 ft
Fish Kill Falls (Enfield Glen) N42.40157 W76.58989  936 ft
Small Falls N42.40125 W76.58587  934 ft
Lucifer Falls above N42.40053 W76.58475  888 ft
Lucifer Falls N42.40019 W76.58371  828 ft
Lucifer Falls bottom N42.40032 W76.58332  808 ft
Falls N42.40019 W76.58159   711 ft
Falls N42.39987 W76.58047   704 ft
Falls N42.39988 W76.57832  685 ft
Falls N42.39974 W76.57734  697 ft
Sulphur Falls N42.39994 W76.57190  655 ft
Sulphur Falls falls below N42.40004 W76.56991 631 ft

Lower Park Area starting from the beginning up to Sulphur Falls
Small Falls N42.39733 W76.55698 474 ft
Falls Below Lower Falls N42.39691 W76.56030 500 ft
Lower Falls aka Enfield Creek And Glen Falls N42.39727 W76.56126 525 ft
Falls above Lower Falls N42.39747 W76.56146 550 ft
Waterfall 1 N42.39756 W76.56283 594 ft
Waterfall 2 N42.39810 W76.56399 598 ft
Waterfall 3 N42.39843 W76.56540 603 ft
Waterfall 4 N42.39878 W76.56675 632 ft


Fall Creek Gorge and Waterfalls – 9 Named Waterfalls, Ithaca

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Fall Creek Gorge and Waterfalls – 9 Named Waterfalls, Ithaca

Fall Creek Gorge and Waterfalls – 9 Named Waterfalls, Ithaca
Fall Creek Gorge and Waterfalls Tompkins County, Ithaca New York
Stream or River: Falls Creek flows into Cayuga Lake

Named waterfalls in Fall Creek Gorge: Foaming Falls, Forest Falls, Rocky Falls aka Sibley Falls and Triphammer Falls, Horseshoe Falls

Dates Visited:
5/25/2008
I have yet to see all the falls here in the park. We only made it maybe to Triphammer Falls. I wanted to include all the information I have accumulated since 2008. 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:
Cornell Map
Western New York all outdoors Atlas & Field Guide Publication 2008 103 B6
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
World Waterfall Database
angelfire

Directions:
I-81 South in Cortland, Take exit 12 to the right onto US-11/Rt-41 towards Rt-281/Homer/Cortland and drive for .4 miles. Keep left onto Highway 281 ramp and drive for .5 miles. Take the Rt-281 S ramp towards Ithaca for 196 ft. Turn left onto Highway 281 and drive for 11.4 miles. Turn right onto W Main Street and drive for  6.0 miles. Turn left onto Dryden Road and drive for 3.3 miles. Turn right onto Tower Road for 431 ft. Turn left onto Campus Road and drive for 1.3 miles. Turn right onto Stewart Ave and drive for .5 miles.                
Length of Hike: Approx 1 Mile Round Trip With The Others
Parking areas:
This loop can be accessed from four trailheads:
On University Avenue across from the Johnson Museum of Art.
Behind Risley Hall on North Campus
From the south end of the bridge that crosses Fall Creek on Stewart Avenue
At the north end of the pedestrian suspension bridge off of Fall Creek Drive

Fall Creek Falls Parking , N42.45158 W76.49093
Fall Creek Dr Parking, N42.45272 W76.48534
Fall Creek Risley Hall Parking and Trail, N42.45271 W76.48154
Fall Creek University Ave Parking and Trail, N42.45141 W76.48500
Ithaca Falls Parking, N42.45297 W76.49471

Ithaca Falls aka Olympic Falls
Falls: N42.45265 W76.49157
Landmark: Alpha Sigma Phi
Height: 150 ft
Elevation: 505 ft
Type: Cascade
Hike: 15 Minutes


Fall Creek Falls 2
Falls: N42.45213 W76.48253
Landmark: In the section between Rocky Falls and Triphammer Falls
Elevation: 737 ft
TRIPHAMMER TOMPKINS CENTRAL NY 5-24-2008_00004.JPG

Starting from Lake Street at Ithaca Falls from west to East
Waterfall                                                              Location                          Elevation
Ithaca Falls                                                            N42.45265 W76.49157      505 ft
Forest Falls                                                            N42.45209 W76.48831
Horseshoe Falls                                                   N42.45191 W76.48753      667 ft
Foaming Falls                                                       N42.45186 W76.48610      696 ft
Rocky Falls                                                            N42.45204 W76.48437
Fall Creek falls 1                                                  N42.45251 W76.48351
Fall Creek Falls 2                                                 N42.45213 W76.48253      737 ft
Triphammer Falls                                               N42.45161 W76.48058      740 ft
Sackett Footbridge Falls Trail                           N42.45174 W76.47319
Class of 48 Falls                                                  N42.45328 W76.47308      835 ft
Lovers Falls aka Lover’s Leap                           N42.45330 W76.47099      809 ft
Fall Creek Falls 3                                                 N42.45084 W76.46817     827 ft
Fall Creek Falls 4 look up from bridge            N42.45143 W76.46665     840 ft





Mad River (Camden New York) small falls and rapids

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Mad River (Camden New York) small falls and rapids

Mad River (Camden New York) small falls and rapids
Oneida County, Camden New York Area

For this Mad River section I have group the locations, as they are near each other.

Mad River small falls on (Old Camden Swim Hole)
Dates Visited: 3/27/2016 9/1/2014 9/29/2007
Closet Intersection: River Road and Quarry Road and Jones Road
Gps of Falls: N43.36596 W75.73517
Gps of Parking: N43.36587 W75.73672
Stream or River: Mad River flows into West Branch Fish Creek
Elevation: 614 ft
Type: Small Rapids
Hike: Roadside

Mad River small falls on (Old River Road)
Dates Visited: 4/2/2014 6/30/2013 4/13/2009 9/29/2007
Closet Intersection: River Road And Hart Road
Gps of Falls: (1) N43.38704 W75.73621
Gps of Falls: (2) N43.38644 W75.73491
Gps of Parking: N43.38656 W75.73515
Stream or River: Mad River flows into West Branch Fish Creek
Elevation: 727 ft
Type: Various
Hike: Roadside

Mad River small falls on (Jones Rd Bridge)
Dates Visited: 3/27/2016 9/1/2014 9/29/2007
Closet Intersection: Wolcott Hill Road and Jones Road
Gps of Falls: N43.36549 W75.72717
Gps of Parking: N43.36549 W75.72717
Stream or River: Mad River West Branch Fish Creek
Elevation: 650 ft
Type: Rapids
Hike: Roadside

East Branch Fish Creek Waterfalls and Rapids (Whitewater Route)

East Branch Fish Creek Waterfalls and Rapids (Whitewater Route)

East Branch Fish Creek Waterfalls and Rapids (Whitewater Route)

Fish Creek, E. Branch – Point Rock to Taberg

Fish Creek (NY) Map

Http://www.Fishcreekcabinresort.Com/

I am still trying to access all of these locations.

Driving 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  .1 miles. Furnace Creek falls on Parking Continue on Main Street and drive north for .1 miles. Turn right onto Church Street and drive for .1 miles. Fish Creek Cabin Resort (Town Rapids and the Sand Pit) Get on Church Street and drive north for .1 miles. Turn right onto Main Street and drive for .4 miles. Turn right onto Coal Hill Road and drive for .9 miles. Turn right onto Palmer Road and drive for .6 miles. Palmer Road Parking (Palmer Road Rapids) Continue on Palmer Road and drive northeast for .3 miles. Palmer Road (Hotel California Rapids and Kellys Corner Rapids) Continue on Palmer Road and drive east for .1 miles. Turn left onto Boyd Road and drive for 1.1 miles. Fish Creek Dam Road Parking (Waterfall Wave Rapids and City of Rome Reservoir and First Wave) Continue onto Frenchtown Road and drive for .8 miles. Turn right onto Bowman Road and drive for .7 miles. Turn left onto Point Rock Road and drive for 2.4 miles. Point Rock Road Parking (Ice Pool) Continue on Point Rock Road and drive north and drive for 1 miles. Turn left onto Yorkland Road and drive for .3 miles. Yorkland Road -Put In      

1 Furnace Creek (falls on)
Dates visited:
4-27-2014, 4-2-2014, 6-30-2013, 12-31-2012, 5-9-2007

There is a small memorial park near the bridge. Park there and walk to the bridge.
When you are standing on the Main Street bridge looking north, Furnace Creek flows into East branch Fish Creek on the left.

Location: Annsville Town
Closest Intersection: Main Street and Blossvale Road
Falls N43.30229 W75.61768
Parking N43.30227 W75.61828
Landmark: Small Memorial Park
Stream or River: Furnace Creek flows into Fish Creek
Elevation: 500 ft
Type: Ledges
Access: Roadside


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11 Ice Pool (EB Fish Creek)
Dates visited:

Location: Lee Town
Closest Intersection: Point Rock Road and Sulphur Springs Road
Falls: N43.37394 W75.55711
Parking:
Landmark:
Stream or River: East Branch Fish Creek flows into Fish Creek
Elevation: 950 ft
Type: Cascade on River Walls
Access: Possible access N43.37368 W75.55118
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12 Frederick W Parker Jr Bridge
Dates visited:
(4-27-2014) (4-2-2014) (6-30-2013) (12-31-2012) (5/9/2007)

This is used sometimes as a put in location
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Location: Annsville Town
Closest Intersection:
Coal Hill Road (County Route 67a) and Sheehan Road
Falls:  N43.37796 W75.56813
Parking: N43.37796 W75.56813
Landmark:
Stream or River:
Elevation: 1025 ft
Type:
Access: Roadside