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Helsinki Falls

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This waterfall is located just southeast of the city of Watertown.  Although it is within sight of the road, you are looking over the its crest so it isn't a good view.  It is located on private property.  Please honor their rights.

County: Jefferson
Town: Watertown
USGS Map: Rutland Center
Waterway: Staplin Creek
Latitude: N 43° 56' 19"
Longitude: W 75° 51' 25"
Drop: 15' 
Type: Classical cascade
Region: Just southeast of Watertown
Parking: Roadside
Trail type: NA
Length of hike: Roadside
Difficulty: Easy
Accessibility: Private
Name: Common

Rutland Center Quadrangle

Helsinki FallsThis is one of those many rural waterfalls that at one point was popular with the local youth as a swimming hole/party spot.  Just southeast of the city of Watertown, that practice is no longer.  A number of years ago, a home was built on the property and the waterfall is now the main view from their front porch. 

Because this waterfall is located on private property, getting pictures of it has been an issue.  We have wanted to stop for quite some time but just never got around to it.  Sometimes, things are just meant to be.  In September 2018, fate intervened.  The webmaster's next door neighbor's daughter bought the property.  We have been there multiple times now. 

We can't stress too greatly that this is private property so enjoy the photos and video.

The Staplin Creek flows into the North Branch of the Sandy Creek not far downstream from here.  This flows into the Sandy Creek which eventually reaches Lake Ontario.

Last update:  May 6, 2018

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