Write-up: Jean Yost
Leader: Jean Yost
Co-leader: Al Grenning

On Saturday, the 6th of July 2019, the Tramps took on the “Super Secret” double waterfalls on the Black River Canal path about 3 miles north of Pixley Falls State Park. This was a quality back-up to the cancelled kayak on the open waters near Lake Ontario (Colwell Ponds) because of severe thunderstorm forecasts.

It was a very enjoyable hike overlooking interesting locks. A stack of triple locks were on the trek along the way. Upon arrival at the falls almost everyone partook of the extremely steep descent down to the bottom of the gorge. From the floor bottom, the entire Black River canal flow from Forestport can be seen roaring down a height from the west, while Lansing Kill streams over a high cliff from the east formed a picturesque plunge pool – with both roaring into the same compact basin! Although it’s not really ‘super secret,’ it is off the beaten path and presents a truly interesting and unique setting. Lots of “WOWS!”
The watermelon was a refreshing treat after the warm hike.