| County: |
Saratoga |
| Town: |
Edinburg |
| USGS Map: |
Edinburg |
| Waterway: |
Beecher Creek |
| Latitude: |
N 43.22092o
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| Longitude: |
W 74.10088o
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| Drop: |
20' |
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A trip to Beecher Creek Falls is a worthwhile drive, if not for
the waterfall, then to see the covered bridge at this
location. According to the New York State Covered Bridge
Society, there are only 24 covered bridges remaining in New York
State. Some of them, including the one in Jay,
New York, also have waterfalls near them. Edinburg is
located north of Broadalbin and east of Northville on a peninsula
of sorts that juts into the Great Sacandaga Lake. After
crossing the Batchellerville Bridge, take a right at the first
crossroads which is Route 4. You will go for about 0.5 mile,
down a hill and the road will bend right. You will find a
little park on your right where the falls and bridge are located.
We have read that the Edinburgh Historical
Society has received a grant and additional funding and have
restored the bridge. We assume that the park is sponsored by
them or the town. It is a charming little area, which is
also handicapped accessible. There is a paved trail leading
down to the covered bridge where excellent views of the falls are
possible from the bridge and the other side of the stream.
There is also a fenced viewing area upstream next to the falls.
The falls themselves are also a very
pretty sight. Forming a natural rock set of stairs, the
water cascades in several steps. Between the falls, the
bridge and the ease of access, this is a very relaxing stop.
The Beecher Creek flows into the Great Sacandaga Lake, which is
part of the Sacandaga River. This water continues its
journey to the Hudson River and eventually reaches the
Atlantic Ocean.
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