| 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' 34" |
| Longitude: |
W 74°
56' 20" |
| Drop: |
6' |
| Type: |
Curtain Cascade |
| Region: |
Off NY 56 near
Colton |
| Parking: |
Unpaved parking
area |
| Trail type: |
Dirt |
| Length of hike: |
0.5 mile |
| Difficulty: |
Moderate |
| Accessibility: |
Public |
| Name: |
Unnamed |
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We have previously had this entry listed as Stone Valley Falls
#2. Originally, we thought this was the
second of two small, unnamed waterfalls downstream of Colton Falls
on the Stone Valley Trail as
you hike the east side of the river from the parking area at the
Colton Fire Hall. In April 2018, we learned that the drop just
upstream of here does have a local name, so we have adjusted
this accordingly.
This is a nice little falls of about a six foot
plunge. Anywhere else, we would consider it a waterfall, but
within this stretch of water, it is almost insignificant.
We have given it this name for cataloging purposes.
The Raquette River empties into the St. Lawrence River in Massena,
New York.
Last update: April 30, 2018
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