Discover Moody Falls

A short walk to a viewpoint of the Raquette River above Moody Falls.
TRAIL ACTIVITY
LENGTH
0.40 miles, Round Trip
DIFFICULTY
Easy
TOWN
Colton
SURFACE
Dirt/Forest Floor, Rocks/Ledge
PETS
Permitted
FEES
No

Description

Take a short walk from the trailhead off NY-56 to the top of Moody Falls on the Raquette River. The trail is flanked by wild flowers, and during springtime is popular with dragonflies and butterflies. The view from the put in above the falls is one of pure wilderness, and in the distance the highest point in St. Lawrence County, Mt. Matumbla, is visible. The water above the falls is calm and would provide an excellent setting for a short paddle between a series of islands. There is another set of rapids roughly 1 mile upstream. Below the falls there is calm water for approximately 0.5 miles until you reach Jamestown Falls. 

Trail Manager

For more information, contact:

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Potsdam Sub-Office

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Potsdam Sub-Office
190 Outer Main Street - Suite 103
Potsdam, NY 13676
Phone: 315-265-3090
information.r6@dec.ny.gov
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Trail Tips

Do the Rock Walk
Try to walk on exposed rock, gravel, or snow rather than fragile vegetation like moss, lichen, and small shrubs.
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Trailhead Information

The trailhead is located on the east side of NY-56, 21.8 miles south of Colton and 1.3 miles north of NY-3.

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