| Directions
Proceed on NY 12 south out of Watertown. Just
south of the hamlet of Burrville, you will cross the Rutland
town line. In another 2.3 miles, take a right
on the Cook Road. In about one-half mile, you will
cross the Jacobs Creek. These falls are in the backyard
of a home just past this point.
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| County: |
Jefferson |
| Town: |
Rutland |
| USGS Map: |
Rutland Center |
| Waterway: |
Jacobs Creek |
| Latitude: |
N 43° 55' 09" |
| Longitude: |
W 75° 48' 21" |
| Drop: |
NA |
| Type: |
Ribbon cascade |
| Region: |
Just southeast of Watertown |
| Parking: |
NA |
| Trail type: |
NA |
| Length of hike: |
NA |
| Difficulty: |
NA |
| Accessibility: |
Private |
| Name: |
Unnamed |
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Several years ago, we were informed about a waterfall on the
Cook Road. It is now in the backyard of a home in that
area but in the past was in a farmer's field. It was
popular with the local youth as a party spot.
We have now become aware of another small waterfall, only a
few hundred feet downstream, between that waterfall and the
road. For that reason, we have attached the name Cook Road
Lower Falls to this one.
Please note that this waterfall is on private property.
New research has indicated that one might well be able to hike
up the creekbed to reach the falls, and then continue upstream
to the Cook Road Falls. This method has not yet been
attempted.
The Bing Maps image we have posted shows that
home. The Lower Falls can be seen just above it. The
Cook Road Falls is behind the house.
The Jacobs Creek flows into the North Branch of the Sandy Creek,
which then flows into the Sandy Creek, which eventually reaches
Lake Ontario.
Last update: November 12, 2016
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