Christine Falls, part of the Hamilton County Waterfall Challenge, can be heard right from the parking area, and is formed below a dam on the Sacandaga River. From Route 30, just east of the village of Speculator, these falls are easily accessible and a great place to stretch your legs. Need to cool off? The two falls drop approximately 20 feet to a fantastic swimming hole.
Hiking to Christine Falls
From the parking area, locate the path to the back of the parking area. The walk is a rocky downhill slope to a rocky spine overlooking the falls. This is a less than 0.1 mile walk. This is a simple trail in winter, but take care with possibly slippery footing. Please stick to the trail and the swimming areas, the surrounding forest is private property.
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How to get there
From the intersection of Route 30 and Route 8 in Speculator, follow Route 8/30 toward Wells. Continue for 3.6 miles to a small unmarked access below the dam on the left. This is a small dirt pull-off behind the guardrails.
