“Spectacular scenery unlike any
other in the Northeast.”
| Star Lake NYSDEC Boat Launch |
| Newton Falls Bike Loop |
| Flat Rock Recreational Area |
| Five Ponds Wilderness Area Access |
| Aldrich Pond Wild Forest Hiking Trails Access |
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Black Fly Challenge through the Moose River Plains between Indian Lake and Inlet, usually 2nd Saturday in June - Adirondack Trail and Central Adirondack Trail Scenic Byways
Wanakena Footbridge
Olympic Byway, State Rt. 3, near Star Lake in St. Lawrence County
The Wanakena Footbridge, which spans the Oswegatchie River in the Adirondack hamlet of Wanakena, has the distinction of being the largest suspension footbridge in the United States.
Built in 1902 by the Rich Lumber Company, this suspension bridge spans 171 feet between the supporting towers. In 1999, the Wanakena Footbridge was placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the U.S. Department of the Interior.
| Closest Community: | |
| Closest Byway: | Olympic Byway |
| Distance from Byway: | near |
| Closest Route #: | State Rt. 3 |
| Indoors or Outdoors: | outdoor |
| Admission Fee: | no |
| Latitude: | 44.1326649693 |
| Longitude: | -74.9246549606 |