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Waterfalls, Whats areas and types interest You! 6-5-2017

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Waterfalls, Whats areas and types interest You!

I am curious! We all view our destinations based on our personal preferences. For all you “Waterfall” folks, what areas or types of waterfall locations do you choose to see.

Do you like long hikes to get to a waterfall?
Do you prefer a roadside stop here and there along a route to your end destination?

Old City Road, falls on Herkimer County, New York

Old City Road, falls on Herkimer County, New York

Do you prefer hikes less then 1 mile to see a waterfall?

Buttermilk Falls, Little Falls, Herkimer County, New York

Buttermilk Falls, Little Falls, Herkimer County, New York

Would you only visit tourist areas of attractions like Niagara Falls, Watkins Glen State Park or Letchworth State Park?

Letchworth State Park, Middle Falls

Letchworth State Park, Middle Falls

Would you camp in the woods over night, just to see waterfalls?

Hanging Spear Falls 10-15-2008_00017

Hanging Spear Falls 10-15-2008

If you were to choose a waterfall destination where would it be?

I would like to see your comments!

My point of view
I love waterfalls, of course. I do not like lots of people, therefore I would choose lesser known places to travel to. As well as the adventure it brings. Niagara Falls is a totally awesome place, yet I found every time I went it was too overwhelming with all the people. I love following the “Whitewater rafting/kayaking” folks. I love watching as they plummet over the falls! Sure there on plenty of on lookers, cheering on their friend or family or spouses. Everyone is there with the same common interest. That and I get to learn and find more waterfalls in which is classified as rapids! I have had more adventures and stories to tell for years later! Cool, I think so.

Agers Falls, Lewis County, New York, Moose River

Agers Falls, Lewis County, New York, Moose River

What is one of your favorite waterfall adventures? Share yours here!

 

Moshier Upper Falls – 4 Named Waterfalls

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Moshier Upper Falls (4 Named Waterfalls)


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

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
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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

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Twitchell Creek, Falls on (5 Waterfalls)

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Twitchell Creek, Falls on (5 Waterfalls)

AKA:
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Location:
Webb Twn
First Visit:
6/27/2016
Region:
Central
County:
Herkimer
Park/Area:
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Gps of Falls:
N43.85042 W74.99808
Gps of Parking:
N43.85105 W74.99816
Gps of Trailhead:
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Trail Name/Reference to:
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Landmark:
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Stream/River/Watershed:
Twitchell Creek
Height of Falls/Type:
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Elevation:
1734 ft
Level of Difficulty/Hiking Distance:
Roadside view
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:
Google Imagery
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:
Big Moose Rd and Woods Lake Rd
Directions:
From County Rte 28 and Big Moose Rd, in Eagle Bay, Get on Big Moose Rd and drive north for 5.8 miles. Turn left onto Big Moose Rd, and continue for 7.6 miles. Turn right onto Wood Lake Rd, which will be a loop road. Park off to the side and you will see the waterfall from the road. There is a gate at the beginning of Woods Lake Rd, please respect private property.
Comments/Notes:
There are five more waterfalls on Twitchell Creek. If anyone can help me with the access to them please contact me. N43.845556 W74.986245, N43.847463 W74.995043, N43.848699 W74.995787, N43.845819 W74.983879, N43.841484 W74.982408

For additional information on the one location I have please click on the following link

Twitchell Creek – Falls #2

Twitchell Creek, falls on, Herkimer County, New York, Waterfall

Twitchell Creek, falls on, Herkimer County, New York, Waterfall

Twitchell Creek Falls and Cascades

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Twitchell Creek Falls and Cascades

Twitchell Creek Falls and Cascades

AKA:
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Location:
Webb Twn
First Visit:
6/27/2016
Region:
Central
County:
Herkimer
Park/Area:
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Gps of Falls:
N43.83756 W74.89447
Gps of Parking:
N43.84081 W74.89351
Gps of Trailhead:
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Trail Name/Reference to:
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Landmark:
Twitchell Lake
Stream/River/Watershed:
Twitchell Creek
Height of Falls/Type:
total 100 ft spanned over 1/3 mile, several small cascades and 1 large cascade
Elevation:
2079 ft
Level of Difficulty/Hiking Distance:
.3 miles walking back down the road from the parking area brings you to the trail. Look for a faint pink double ribbon on a tree. It then is a couple hundred feet to the top of the large falls.
Wikiloc:
https://www.wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do?id=13852534
Whitewater Rte/Canoe Rte Map:
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Maps:
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Trails Websites:
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My Resource:
Discover the Central Adirondacks, Four-Season Adventures in the Heart of the Northwoods, 4th Edition 2007, Barbara McMartin & Bill Ingersoll
Book Resource:
Discover the Central Adirondacks, Four-Season Adventures in the Heart of the Northwoods, 4th Edition 2007, Barbara McMartin & Bill Ingersoll
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:
Twitchell Inn Rd and Pond Trl
Directions:
From County Rte 28 and Big Moose Rd, in Eagle Bay, Get on Big Moose Rd and drive north for 5.8 miles. Turn left onto Big Moose Rd and drive for 1.7 miles. Turn right onto Twitchell Rd and drive 2.1 miles to parking area.
Comments/Notes:
As you are walking down the road you will see several small cascades and some can be seen from the road. A short scramble/bushwhack will lead you to another waterfall here N43.83862 W74.89346 Please use caution in this area. Not a good location for children. For the main waterfall, the trail is easy and short. You can continue on the trail to the base of the waterfall. It is steep in some spots, and close to the edge of the waterfall.

For further information on this area, please click on the following links:

Twitchell Creek Falls and Cascades #1 bridge falls
Twitchell Creek Falls and Cascades #2
Twitchell Creek Falls and Cascades #3
Twitchell Creek Falls and Cascades #4 Main Falls
Twitchell Creek Falls and Cascades

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Martin Road Falls – 2 Waterfalls

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Martin Rd Falls – 2 Waterfalls

AKA:
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Location:
Webb Twn
First Visit:
6/27/2016
Region:
Central
County:
Herkimer
Park/Area:
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Gps of Falls:
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Gps of Parking:
N43.82195 W74.88087
Gps of Trailhead:
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Trail Name/Reference to:
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Landmark:
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Stream/River/Watershed:
Unnamed Tributaries
Height of Falls/Type:
45 ft and 25 ft, Plunge Cascade
Elevation:
1950 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:
Russell Dunn
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:
Martin Rd and Big Moose Rd
Directions:
From County Rte 28 and Big Moose Rd, in Eagle Bay, Get on Big Moose Rd and drive north for 5.8 miles. Turn right onto Martin Rd, and drive 0.2 miles to the first waterfall on your left. Continue another 0.2 mile, and the second waterfall will also be on your left.
Comments/Notes:
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For more information please click on the following links
Martin Rd Falls on #1
Martin Rd Falls on #2

Moshier Lower Falls (1 Waterfall 12 ft, and 4 Other Falls)

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Moshier Lower Falls (1 Waterfall 12 ft, and 4 Other Falls)

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

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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Kettle Hole Falls – 3 Waterfalls

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Kettle Hole – 3 Waterfalls

Kettle Hole Falls – 3 Waterfalls

AKA:
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Location:
Webb Twn
First Visit:
6/25/2016
Region:
Central
County:
Herkimer
Park/Area:
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Gps of Falls:
N43.91565 W75.03934
Gps of Parking:
N43.89661 W75.05433
Gps of Trailhead:
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Trail Name/Reference to:
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Landmark:
Raven Lake section Trail
Stream/River/Watershed:
Stillwater Reservoir
Height of Falls/Type:
15 ft free fall/slides, above the falls, second cascade/step, third falls off to the right not far from the end of the meadow.
Elevation:
1787 ft
Level of Difficulty/Hiking Distance:
1.7 miles one way
Wikiloc:
https://www.wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do?id=13852550
Whitewater Rte/Canoe Rte Map:
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Maps:
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Trails Websites:
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My Resource:
Discover the Northwestern Adirondacks, Four-Season Guide to the Oswegatchie Wilderness, 3rd Edition 2007, Barbara McMartin & Bill Ingersoll
Book Resource:
Discover the Northwestern Adirondacks, Four-Season Guide to the Oswegatchie Wilderness, 3rd Edition 2007, Barbara McMartin & Bill Ingersoll
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:
Necessary Dam Rd and Stillwater Rd
Directions:
From County Rte 28 and Big Moose Rd, in Eagle Bay, Get on Big Moose Rd and drive north for 5.8 miles. Turn left onto Big Moose Rd and drive for 11.7 miles. Turn right onto Stillwater Rd, and drive .4 miles. Turn left onto Necessary Dam Rd and drive 1.2 miles to parking area for trailhead.
Comments/Notes:
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For additional information on the individual locations please click on the following links:

Falls #1
Fall #2
Falls #3

Kettle Hole Falls, Shallow Pond Outlet Falls, Stillwater-Wikiloc

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Shallow Pond Falls (3 waterfalls)

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Shallow Pond Outlet – 3 Waterfalls

AKA:
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Location:
Webb Twn
First Visit:
6/25/2016
Region:
Central
County:
Herkimer
Park/Area:
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Gps of Falls:
N43.91938 W75.03960
Gps of Parking:
N43.89661 W75.05433
Gps of Trailhead:
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Trail Name/Reference to:
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Landmark:
2.0 miles one way .3 miles up from Kettle hole
Stream/River/Watershed:
Shallow Pond Outlet
Height of Falls/Type:
12 ft, first 2 falls are a series of twisting ledges, #3 upper most cascade drops 12 ft
Elevation:
1927 ft
Level of Difficulty/Hiking Distance:
2.0 miles one way
Wikiloc:
https://www.wikiloc.com/wikiloc/view.do?id=13852550
Whitewater Rte/Canoe Rte Map:
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Maps:
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Trails Websites:
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My Resource:
Discover the Northwestern Adirondacks, Four-Season Guide to the Oswegatchie Wilderness, 3rd Edition 2007, Barbara McMartin & Bill Ingersoll
Book Resource:
Discover the Northwestern Adirondacks, Four-Season Guide to the Oswegatchie Wilderness, 3rd Edition 2007, Barbara McMartin & Bill Ingersoll
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:
Necessary Dam Rd and Stillwater Rd
Directions:
From County Rte 28 and Big Moose Rd, in Eagle Bay, Get on Big Moose Rd and drive north for 5.8 miles. Turn left onto Big Moose Rd and drive for 11.7 miles. Turn right onto Stillwater Rd, and drive .4 miles. Turn left onto Necessary Dam Rd and drive 1.2 miles to parking area for trailhead.
Comments/Notes:
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Shallow Pond Outlet Falls, Herkimer County, New York State, Waterfall

Shallow Pond Outlet Falls, Herkimer County, New York State, Waterfall

For additional information please click on the following links
Shallow Pond Falls #1
Shallow Pond Falls #2
Shallow Pond Falls #3

Kettle Hole Falls, Shallow Pond Outlet Falls, Stillwater-Wikiloc

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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

Road trip to Herkimer County area now published 5-2-2010

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Road trip to Herkimer County area now published 5-2-2010

Road trip to Herkimer County area now published 5-2-2010
These waterfall locations are now published from our road trip on 5-2-2015

BIG BILL BROOK FALLS ON   Herkimer County, New York

BLACK CREEK RESERVOIR  Herkimer County, New York

HURRICANE BROOK FALLS ON  Herkimer County, New York

SMOKEY HOLLOW FALLS  Herkimer County, New York

WEST CANADA CREEK falls on aka PROSPECT QUARRY FALLS  Herkimer County, New York

WILMURT FALLS  Herkimer County, New York