Copper Rock Falls

St. Lawrence County, New York

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height: Not recorded
Location: St. Lawrence County, New York
Access status: State land; short trail from Tooley Pond Road
The walk: A little over 0.1 miles to the river, then a short way upstream
Ground & access: Easy dirt trail along the river. In early spring parts of the trail may be under water.

Northern New York Waterfalls: Copper Rock Falls

Copper Rock Falls is a slide of about 10 feet on the South Branch of the Grass River, named for copper-colored spots on its rocks. It is on DEC-maintained state land beside Tooley Pond Road. From Degrasse, follow Tooley Pond Road 8.9 miles. After crossing the Grass River bridge, the access is just ahead on the left; the DEC trail sign stands on the right side of the road. Follow the trail to the river, about a tenth of a mile, then head upstream to the base of the falls. The top of the falls and two more upper falls are farther upstream.

Plan your visit

Tooley Pond Road 8.9 miles from the Degrasse end, just past the Grass River bridge, signed DEC trail to the river and upstream to Copper Rock Falls

Northern New York Waterfalls says the trail reaches the river at a little over a tenth of a mile; the DEC sign gives 0.5 mile to the farthest upper falls.

Easy dirt trail along the river. In early spring parts of the trail may be under water.

Where to start

Roadside on Tooley Pond Road near the trailhead, just past the Grass River bridge.

Timing & water

In spring high water, parts of the trail flood and the falls can be covered.

Before you go

Northern New York Waterfalls lists access as public. No fee is mentioned.

Visitor information

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More waterfalls nearby

Within 40 straight-line miles. Road and trail distances will differ.

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Waterfall location

St. Lawrence County, New York.

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