Conesus Creek facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Conesus Creek |
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Location of the mouth of the Conesus Creek in New York State.
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
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| Main source | Conesus Lake Livingston County 42°50′04″N 77°42′17″W / 42.83444°N 77.70472°W |
| River mouth | Genesee River Avon, Livingston County 42°54′46″N 77°46′02″W / 42.91278°N 77.76722°W |
Conesus Creek, also known as the Conesus Outlet, is a small waterway in Livingston County, New York. It's like a natural drain for Conesus Lake, which is its source. The creek flows into the Genesee River near the town of Avon. Even though it's not very long, the creek drops more than 200 feet (61 m) in height from where it starts to where it ends. This means the water flows downhill quite a bit!
Exploring Conesus Creek: What to Know
Paddling or canoeing on Conesus Creek can be tricky. While it might look calm at the beginning in Lakeville, it quickly becomes more challenging.
Challenges for Paddlers
- Fallen Trees: After the creek goes under Interstate 390, the banks are lined with trees. Many of these trees have fallen into the water. Some form "strainers," which are like sieves that can trap boats. Others block the whole creek.
- Fast Water: The creek drops a lot in height. This means the water flows faster in some parts.
- Waterfalls: There are two waterfalls along the creek.
- Triphammer Falls: This first waterfall is easier to get around. Paddlers can carry their boats past it. This is called "portaging."
- Second Waterfall: This waterfall is inside a park. However, before you reach it, there's a small gorge. This part can be very dangerous for people who aren't experienced paddlers.
- Landowner Barriers: Sometimes, landowners put up fences or other barriers across the creek. These are usually to keep animals in their pastures. These barriers can also be obstacles for anyone trying to paddle down the creek.
Because of these challenges, it's generally not a good idea to canoe or kayak on Conesus Creek unless you are very experienced and know the area well. Safety is always the most important thing when exploring nature!
