Wanakena Footbridge, Adirondack Park

Name: Wanakena Footbridge
Address: 32 SECOND St, Adirondack Park, United States

#125 among attractions in Adirondack Park

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The Wanakena Footbridge was a pedestrian suspension bridge located at Wanakena in St. Lawrence County, New York. It was constructed in 1902 and spanned the Oswegatchie River. It was originally constructed to provide a crossing for the employees of the Rich Lumber Company to reach the no longer extant mills. ()

Built: 1902 (122 years ago)Coordinates: 44°7'59"N, 74°55'17"W

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32 SECOND StAdirondack Park United States

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Wanakena Footbridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cranberry Lake, Olmstead Pond, High Falls on the Oswegatchie River, Wanakena Presbyterian Church.

4.9 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Cranberry Lake, Adirondack Park
126 min walk • Cranberry Lake is a lake on the east branch of the Oswegatchie River in the Adirondack Park in New York in the United States. It is the third largest lake in the Adirondack Park.
3.9 miE
Lake
Olmstead Pond, Five Ponds Wilderness Area
101 min walk • Olmstead Pond is a lake located northeast of Wanakena, New York. The outflow creek flows into Six Mile Creek. Fish species present in the pond are brown bullhead, and brook trout. Access via trail from West Flow Bay of Cranberry Lake on the south shore. No motors are allowed on Olmstead Pond.
4.5 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Waterfall
High Falls on the Oswegatchie River, Five Ponds Wilderness Area
115 min walk • High Falls is a small but picturesque waterfall on the upper Oswegatchie River in the Five Ponds Wilderness. It is located in the town of Fine, in a remote part of Adirondack State Park in St. Lawrence County. The falls drops about 20 feet. Access is by canoe or by maintained hiking trails.
~1030 ftN
Church
Wanakena Presbyterian Church, Adirondack Park
5 min walk • Wanakena Presbyterian Church, also known as Mount Lebanon Presbyterian Church and Western Adirondack Presbyterian Church, is a historic Presbyterian church located at Wanakena in St. Lawrence County, New York.
5.9 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Star Lake, Five Ponds Wilderness Area
150 min walk • Star Lake is located by Star Lake, New York. Fish species present in the lake are largemouth bass, smallmouth bass, rainbow trout, landlocked salmon, brown trout, white sucker, sunfish, rock bass, yellow perch, and black bullhead. There is carry-down launch access with permission from the Town of Fine, on route 3.
4.7 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Brown's Falls Reservoir, Five Ponds Wilderness Area
119 min walk • Brown's Falls Reservoir is a man-made lake located by Newton Falls, New York. Fish species present in the reservoir are smallmouth bass, northern pike, brown bullhead, white sucker, rock bass, yellow perch, and walleye.

Wanakena Footbridge, Adirondack Park

Facts and practical information

Adirondack Park plan & book

Wanakena Footbridge – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Cranberry Lake, Adirondack Park

Olmstead Pond, Five Ponds Wilderness Area

High Falls on the Oswegatchie River, Five Ponds Wilderness Area

Wanakena Presbyterian Church, Adirondack Park

Star Lake, Five Ponds Wilderness Area

Brown's Falls Reservoir, Five Ponds Wilderness Area