Explore the Adirondack Foothills

Visit the Adirondack Foothills

Moving up into the foothills, agriculture gives way to denser forests, cooler rivers, and an abundance of wildlife and fish species. Approximately 40% of the County is located inside the Adirondack Park’s “Blue Line” area. All ages and abilities can enjoy easily accessible waterfalls year-round with peak viewing in winter with skis or snowshoes, in the spring for birding, or in the fall when the leaves are most vibrant. Paddle remote waters and experience 360-degree views atop fire towers that overlook the designated “forever wild” Adirondack Park.

Colton

Straddling the boundary of the Adirondack Park region, Colton is geographically one of the largest towns in both St. Lawrence County and New York State. With beautiful scenery and a bounty of natural resources, including the Raquette River and its many lakes and surrounding trails, Colton offers all kinds of seasonal adventure for hikers, campers, snowmobilers and families.

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Stone Valley Trail

Colton Barn Quilt Trail

Higley Flow State Park

Colton Museum and Historical Society

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Cranberry Lake

Located in the beautiful Adirondack foothills, Cranberry Lake is a hamlet in the eastern part of the Town of Clifton. Clifton is surrounded by rivers, lakes and mountains and brings many recreational opportunities, including camping, hiking, fishing, swimming, kayaking and canoeing, hunting, 4-wheeling, snowmobiling, cross country skiing, and more.

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Cranberry 50 Challenge

Camping at Cranberry Lake

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Mt. Arab Fire Tower Hike

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Star Lake

Located in the beautiful Adirondack foothills, Star Lake is a hamlet in the Town of Clifton with community stretching into the Town of Fine. Clifton-Fine is surrounded by rivers, lakes and mountains and brings many recreational opportunities, including camping, hiking, fishing, swimming, kayaking and canoeing, hunting, 4-wheeling, snowmobiling, cross country skiing, and more.

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Adirondack Exhibit Center

Clifton-Fine Municipal Golf Course

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Wanakena

Wanakena is home to the SUNY ESF Ranger School, with students experiencing hands-on programs in forest technology, land surveying technology, and environmental and natural resources conservation.

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Wanakena Historical Association

Wanakena Footbridge

Otto's Abode

Explore More of Our St. Lawrence County Regions

With the mighty St. Lawrence River to the north, the Adirondack Park to the south, and our rich river valley in the center of it all, you'll discover a wide variety of activities & opportunities in New York's north country.