Colton has many year-round activities that the whole family can enjoy.

Walking trails

• Carry Falls Hiking Trails  (.pdf file)

• John Stone Memorial Trail
  Pleasant St (Route 58) 20-30 min walk

• The Stone Valley Trail
  River Street, across from Town Hall, 2-3 hour scenic walk along the Racquette River to Browns Bridge, 2 ½ miles one way

Fishing, Camping and Boating on the Racquette River

• Boating:  Public boat launches are available on Pine Road and at Higley Flow State Park.  Canoe launches are available at Brookfield Renewable Power Dam, on Coldbrook Drive and also on Riverside Drive.

• Kayaking: All seven lakes provide excellent leisurely paddles with many "hidden spots" to be explored.  If you seek more excitement, there are rapids such as the ones just below the South Colton Dam.  And, if you are looking for ultimate Class 5 kayaking, Stone Valley has several water releases each year to challenge even the most talented kayaker.
  

• Camping:
  Higley Flow State Park - Cold Brook Drive , South Colton NY
  The Blake-McNeil Campground - River Road, off Route 56, South Colton, 262-2640, 58 tent or RV sites, Open May 29 to Sept. 4;  Privately owned, reservations required.
  The Parmenter Campsite - off Route 56, 10 miles south of South Colton, 262-2640, 16 tent or RV sites, open May 29 to Sept. 4; Privately owned, reservations required.

Cross Country Skiing 

• Higley Flow State Park
  Cold Brook Drive , South Colton NY

• Cross Country Ski Conditions at Higley Flow State Park

• High Flats State Forest    (.pdf file)

Outdoor Skating 

• South Colton Athletic Field
  Rink Hours here  (During cold weather only)

Snowmobiling
     Contact the Sno-Skippers,  PO Box 536, S. Colton, NY 13587 
     St. Lawrence County Snowmobile Association
The St. Lawrence County Snowmobile Association meets the 2^nd Tuesday of every month at 7p.m. At St. Patrick's Church on Rt 56 Colton NY. (There will not be a June meeting for 2013)

Trail Conditions around Colton, courtesy of the SnoSkippers, St. Lawrence County Snowmobile Assoc. & Friends:

"Been grooming long?" - Frank Shea & Ernie Rose Grooming the edge of the Morgan connector route for Colton and Parishville. It's been a great season, special thanks to all the groomers who worked so hard to keep our trails in top shape.  Now the gates are locked, the sleds drained and put away to rest up until December.  See you on the trails next year.

For trail conditions south to Cranberry Lake and beyond, check out the Cranberry Lake Mountaineers Facebook page.  For the south-east rides, check the Childwold Snowpackers. And, for all of St. Lawrence County, check the SCSLA page.