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This waterfall is not indicated or named on maps, so it is
technically unnamed. It is a popular fishing and recreation
spot. This area has been state owned for a number of years
now, but before that, about 4500 acres in this area were owned by
the Andrew Schuler family. The Schulers were from the
Rochester area where they made their name and fortune in the
potato chip business. A 100 acre plot in their Star Lake
estate was actually used to grow potatoes. Because of
this ownership, these are also locally known as Schuler Falls.
The author of this website has been told by some local natives
that Mr. Schuler had been known to chase young people out of that
area when they went there to fish. I'm certain that none of
my nephews were involved in that.
The Oswegatchie Trail meets Rt 3 near the Clifton-Fine Central
School campus. From here, the first left is the Lake Road.
The Clifton-Fine Hospital is located at this corner. About
one-half mile from this corner you will find the dirt road on your
right that leads to the river and the falls. Drive in until
you reach the gate. From there walk down the path.
Bear right at the "Y" in the path and continue to the
falls. It is only about a quarter mile walk.
There are actually two Little Rivers in St. Lawrence
County. This one empties into the Oswegatchie River which
flows to the St. Lawrence River in Ogdensburg.
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