Trenton Falls

The falls was and used to produce hydro generated electricity beginning in the early twentieth century, and continues to do so today.

It is situated on the West Canada Creek 13 miles North East of Utica, New York and flows into the Mohawk River.

Near the dam, there is a collection of rocks in the water that is accessible to visitors by a winding trail that leads from the adjacent bridge.

"Once a vacation spot for the country's elite, the falls were all but closed to the public for 100 years by the various power companies that used the waterway to generate electricity.

Because of the creation of the hydroelectric powerhouse and the dam in 1899, the City of Utica, New York was able to receive electricity from Trenton Falls in 1901.

In her accompanying notes she highly recommends paying them a visit, whilst at the same time commenting on their dangers and on those who have fallen in and died.