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Indian Kill Third Falls

Directions

At the intersection of NY 5 and NY 50 in Scotia, drive north on NY 50 for 3.5 miles.  Take a right on the Glenridge Road and continue for another 1.3 miles.  At that point, turn left on Maple Avenue/CR 29 and proceed for 0.4 miles.  The parking area for the Indian Kill Nature Preserve will be on your left.

County: Schenectady
Town: Glenville
USGS Map: Schenectady
Waterway: Indian Kill
Latitude: N 42° 52' 31"
Longitude: W 73° 55' 01"
Drop: 8'
Type: Curtain cascade
Region: Northeast of Scotia
Parking: Unpaved lot
Trail type: Dirt
Length of hike: 3/4 mile, one-way
Difficulty: Easy to moderate
Accessibility: Public
Name: Common

Glenville Quadrangle

Indian Kill Third FallsThere are two waterfalls and a small dam in the Indian Kill Nature Preserve.  At the edge of the parking lot, there is a kiosk with information and a map of the preserve.  We would recommend that you download a map prior to a visit here.  They have not always been available at the kiosk when we have been there.

From the parking area, you walk on what is known as the Claire Schmitt or Red Trail.  A little over 100 yards  from the trailhead, you will come to the Indian Kill Dam.  At that point you cross a footbridge and continue to the waterfalls. 

Follow the red trail markers.  The Third Falls will be the first waterfall you reach.  Please note that there are some inaccuracies in the map you download because of some changes that have recently occurred.  We do not know when or if these changes will be rectified.  As you get closer to the Third Falls, the upper portion of the trail has been closed.  You will have to cross the stream to continue and, assuming normal waterflow, you will get wet if you are wearing normal hiking footwear.  Rubber thigh high or knee high boots will protect you. 

Once you reach the other side, you will encounter posted signs on the river bank.  However, there are also red trail markers continuing so we assume there is some type of easement or other agreement allowing passage.  Keep following the trail and you will come to Third Falls.

Another waterfall, Second Falls, is another 1/4 mile beyond this point.

The Indian Kill flows into the Alplaus Kill, which empties into the Mohawk River just east of Scotia.  This flows to the Hudson River before reaching the Atlantic ocean in New York City.

Last update:  June 19, 2019

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