| Directions
The Hamlet of Colton is located on NY 56, a few miles
east of Potsdam. At the intersection of Main Street,
proceed northeast. There are two parking areas.
The first is on the left just before crossing the bridge.
For the second, which is the preferred route for waterfalls,
take the left after crossing the bridge and drive behind
the fire hall.
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| County: |
St. Lawrence |
| Town: |
Colton |
| USGS Map: |
Colton |
| Waterway: |
Raquette River |
| Latitude: |
N 44°
33' 56" |
| Longitude: |
W 74°
19' 21" |
| Drop: |
15' |
| Type: |
Slide |
| Region: |
Off NY 56 near
Colton |
| Parking: |
Unpaved parking
area |
| Trail type: |
Dirt |
| Length of hike: |
0.9 mile |
| Difficulty: |
Moderate |
| Accessibility: |
Public |
| Name: |
Common |
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The fifth and final significant
drop on the Stone Valley Trail
as you hike the east side of the river from the parking area at
the Colton Fire Hall is an area known as Lucy's Hole, also known
as the Gut. It is just under a mile from the parking area and
about 1/4 mile beyond the Tubs.
Here a rock outcrop in the middle of the channel again splits
the river and a couple of 12 to 15 foot drops result.
The Raquette River empties into the St. Lawrence River in Massena,
New York.
Last update: August 13, 2016
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