arkwright falls
The town of Arkwright was formed from Pomfret and Villenova on April 13, 1839. The town conisists of 36 square miles of hilly land. The area is filled with gorges and beautiful scenery. The deep gorge is frequently visited for its 22 foot waterfall. The highest points in the area range from 1100 to 1200 feet above lake Erie. The banks of the creek rise 100–150 feet and surrounding the falls is an area that spans 22,083 acres.
Red Rock from the banks of the water
Fossil found on the trail to the falls
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The creek trail to the falls through the water was full of water-carved shale, colorful fall leaves, various rocks, and miniature rapids. Choosing to visit the area in the fall meant water levels were low and leaves covered the ground. As I hiked along the trail, I could hear the moving water and my nose was filled with crisp autumn air. Venturing to see the falls meant climbing narrow paths of steep sides, jumping from rock to rock, and making my way around deep pools of water.