| County: |
Lewis |
| Town: |
Lowville |
| USGS Map: |
Lowville |
| Waterway: |
Silver Creek |
| Latitude: |
N 43o
46' 55.32" |
| Longitude: |
W 75o
29' 58.26" |
| Drop: |
NA |
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These falls are not even indicated on topographical maps. We
found two Internet sites about Lewis County waterfalls that
referenced them so we thought we would check them out. One
of these sites made the following statement: "This
small cascade is a beautiful, tranquil escape right in your own
backyard." We will agree with half of that statement.
This is a beautiful location. The part we take exception to
is the "in your own backyard" part. It is not in
your backyard or my backyard. It is in the Clemens family
backyard. It is private and posted land. Please
respect their property and privacy.
This stretch of waterway is just outside the village of
Lowville on Rural Avenue across from the cemetery. It is
very easy to access and the Clemens family grew tired of picking
up trash left by locals who thought it was a nice place to party.
We would like to thank Chris Clemens for allowing us access to her
property to view the falls and take pictures.
These falls descend through several drops and are truly
gorgeous. It is the kind of waterfall you'd expect to hike a
significant distance to see. In fact, it is a short walk
from downtown Lowville.
The Silver Creek flows into the Mill Creek which flows into the
Black River. There is another Mill Creek in Jefferson
County. That one originates on Dry Hill and flows into Lake
Ontario in Sackets Harbor.
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