Death Falls (a.k.a. Secret Falls)
GPS Coordinates: ( 43.8136148, -74.5953824 )Distance (miles round trip): 0.4
Elevation Gain (feet): 0
Raquette Lake
This falls, located on a tributary into Death Stream, cascades almost 70 feet over a broad faced cliff. Although the best viewing is during high water, this easily assessable falls takes only 5+ minutes to walk to. You will start hearing the falls shortly after leaving Rte 28.
Directions
3.2 miles E. of Village of Raquette Lake: This trail starts on the south side of Route 28, near the southern shore of Raquette Lake. Look for a yellow gate 10 miles west of the village of Blue Mountain Lake or 3.6 miles east of Sagamore Road (in Raquette Lake), that marks the start of the short path. Parking is sparse here, but you can park nearby at the Golden Beach State campground on Raquette Lake that will require a day use fee. From the barrier, walk on a perfectly flat trail to a grass clearing, walking through it to the trail continuing on the other side. The trail is a straight shot to the falls through a wet area that you might want to avoid, and is just 0.2 miles from the road.
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