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Colton

Colton, NY

Visit Colton, New York

Straddling the boundary of the Adirondack Park region, Colton is one of the largest towns geographically 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.

Colton is also home to an excellent school and a range of municipal facilities. The town's well-maintained public highways provide access to nearby businesses, shops, and education centers. There is a very clear sense of civic pride here, which makes it even more of a great place to visit, live, work and play.

A Picturesque Town

Colton is situated along the boundary of the Adirondack Park and boasts beautiful natural scenery and natural resources.

Things to Do in Colton & Nearby Surrounds

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Kayak & Canoe

Paddle the Raquette River

Colton is home to the beautiful Raquette River and many lakes and surrounding trails that are ideal for paddling.

ATVs, Snowmobiles, & More

Multi-Use Trail System

Colton offers a variety of multi-use trails that are available to ATVs, bikers, hikers, snowmobilers, & more.

XC Ski & Snowshoe

Multi-Use Trail System

Enjoy the beauty of winter on miles of cross country skiing and snowshoe trails.

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Day Trip: Colton

How to Get There:  From Potsdam, take Rt. 56S and then take a left onto Main Street in Colton. From Rt. 3 turn at Seveys Corners, take Rt. 56N and then take a right onto Main Street. General Idea One of my favorite things about Colton is it’s understated beauty and low key energy.  Colton is also home to the Stone Valley Trail where the variety in topography and dramatic scapes make this trail perfect for anything from an arduous hike to a forest bathe. One of my favorite things about the trail is its accessibility. You can walk less than two minutes down the trail from…

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Where to Eat, Stay, & Play

Where to Shop

Browse through unique, family-owned shops for handcrafted wares and artisan goods.

Check Out Colton's Local Shops

Where to Eat & Drink

Colton has a range of restaurants, eateries, cafes and bars with local and international cuisine options.

Browse Colton Restaurants

Where to Stay

Need a place to stay while visiting Colton? Check out these local options!

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Colton Weather Forecast

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.

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.

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