Built in the early 1970s ….
The then new Little Falls cloverleaf was designed to connect to downtown via a new arterial highway that originally threatened Moss Island but was later moved slightly farther to the south after community protests, protecting this historic and unique island. Notice the deep cuts into the Marcellus shale, with it's deep black residues that once contained petroleum millions of years ago.
Barge Canal Lock 17 – One of the Highest in the World
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Exploring the Potholes on Moss Island
Hiking down into one of the major potholes on Moss Island in Little Falls along the banks of the Mohawk River. You can either paddle into these potholes, or hike down a fairly steep cliff from Moss Island.




