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| Bucktail
Falls AKA: The Bucktail |
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Location:
South of Otisco Lake;
Hamlet of
Spafford Valley; Town of
Spafford;
Onondaga County Maps: Google maps; Bird's-eye; Multi-map (topo) GPS/Locations: Falls (N 42.82214 / W 76.24121) Directions: Take Otisco Valley Rd to Sawmill Rd make a right onto Moon Hill Rd. The falls is close to the turn uphill (left). After the falls, the stream runs under Moon Hill Rd. Park on the side of the road. The gorge opens to the right of the road and it's only a few steps before you are there. Or use Google Directions. |
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Information Number of falls: 1 Size: 35 feet Type: Half plunge/ half cascade Best time to visit: Year round Flow: Trickle Waterway: Otisco Creek Time: It only takes a few minutes to visit this falls. |
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| Accessibility Bucktail Falls is on Private Property, but the owner has not objected to respectful visitors. Please be respectful and do not take anything from the site or leave any trash. If you are asked to leave, please do so. Seasons/Hours: Year-round Parking: Roadside (residential neighborhood). Admission: Free. Handicap accessibility: It is a short journey, but no trails. Accommodations: None. |
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Description
Set within a small green gorge, Otisco Creek freefalls 30 feet and tumbles over rock for the last 5. From there it passes under Moon Hill road on its way to Spafford Creek and Otisco Lake. The dense forest canopy and continual spray of the falls keep the area moist and ideal for vegetation. Ferns and moss are abundant here and because of the greenery, insects thrive. This small sliver of a glen is a nice hidden gem. No traces of the old mill that once stood here remain, and its current overgrown state is a testament to the natural beauty of this area. As the site has become more popular, visitor have been leaving large quantities of trash. If you visit, please help this site remain beautiful: bring a bag and pick up a few pieces of junk on your way out. |
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| Trails
- Easy None. The gully is damp and full of insects. Although you don't have to walk very far and can see the falls from the road, if you plan on getting a closer look or staying for a while, give yourself a decent coat of insect repellent first. |
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| Do not
miss... A unique "Green" gully that is almost completely covered in moss an ferns. The gorge walls are shale, frosted with moss. This uniquely-shaped falls will look different from various angles. |
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| Links Spafford, NY Town History (mentions history of the falls) |
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| Area Attractions Other Waterfalls Fellows Falls - (9.5 mi. E.) Tully, NY Peppermill Gulf - (10 mi. N.) S. Onondaga, NY Carpenter Falls - (13 mi. W.) New Hope, NY Tinker's Falls - (17 mi. S) Truxton, NY Pratt's Falls - (23 mi. E) Manlius, NY Fillmore Glen State Park - (27 mi. SW) Moravia, NY
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