Edward M. SmathersRoadside and beautiful!
This beauty can only be seen from the roadside but is worth a visit. The property is private and cannot be directly accessed, so please respect the landowners’ rights.
Swan’s Falls – Glenfield
Location: Glenfield, Martinsburg Town
Parking and Trailhead: N43.71651 W75.41625
Stream/River/Watershed: Whetstone Creek
Height of Falls/Type: 25 ft, multi-level
Level of Difficulty/Hiking Distance: Roadside/Private Property
When looking at Google maps, the falls are obscured by trees. You will see additional falls which are also on private property. It’s suggested you pair this visit with another location since you will be able to see this from the road only.
While in the area, check out the Farmer markets and local businesses. Fresh eggs, fruit, vegetables! We always advocate checking for these types of markets and local businesses. You can never go wrong when supporting local!
NOTE: If you are a local business or family and know of a great place nearby, please let us know!!
Comments/Notes: Viewing is from the small bridge that crosses over Whetstone Creek. Again, this is located on private property.
Directions: From the intersection of Hwy 12 and Main St in Glenfield, take Hwy 12 north for .4 miles. Turn left onto Glenfield road and drive .6 miles. The falls will be on your left.
Waterfall Name: Swans Falls
Alternative Name(s): n/a
Phone: …..
Website: …..
Classification: Analysis in Progress
Height: 25′
Crest: TBD
Access/Location Classification: Accessible/May not be verified
Waterway: Whetstone Creek
Cave/Forest/Preserve Name: n/a
Clove/Gulch/Valley/Glen: n/a
Gorge/Hollow/Gulf/Gully/Ravine/Chasm: n/a
Lat/Long: 43.71647, -75.41779
Altitude (Appx Meters): 260.4
Town: Glenfield
County: Lewis
NYS Tourism Region: Adirondack Mountains
NYS Tourism: https://esd.ny.gov/industries/tourism
NYDEC Region: Western Adirondacks/Eastern Lake Ontario
NYDEC Contact: https://www.dec.ny.gov/about/558.html
Parking: 43.71651, -75.41625
Parking Notes: …..
Trail head: 43.71651, -75.41625
Trail Notes: Roadside view
We are in the process of collecting trails via www.WikiLoc.com, which we will make available in the near future. “Analysis In Progress”, “TBD”, and empty fields denote information currently being collected.
SOURCES –
Originator: www.bobbieswaterfalls.net
Source 2: www.nnywaterfalls.com
Source 3: …..
Source 4: …..
For more information on New York State waterfalls, please visit our New York waterfall map.
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