High Falls on the Oswegatchie River
High Falls is a small but picturesque waterfall on the upper Oswegatchie River in the Five Ponds Wilderness. It is located in the town of Fine, in a remote part of Adirondack State Park in St. Lawrence County. The falls drops about 20 feet (6.1 m). Access is by canoe or by maintained hiking trails. The closest public road, near Wanakena, is almost six miles (circa 9 km) to the north. Trail access is by a short spur from the High Falls Loop Trail. The most direct canoe access is by way of the Oswegatchie River from the Oswegatchie River Inlet on Inlet Road. The waterfall has been designated a scenic special interest area in the New York State Land Master Plan.
| High Falls | |
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High Falls on the Oswegatchie | |
| Location | Adirondack Park, Fine, New York, United States |
| Coordinates | 44°04′07″N 74°54′37″W |
| Elevation | 1,601 ft (488 m) |
| Total height | 15 feet (4.6 m) |
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