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 - Privately owned, reservations required
  The Parmenter Campsite - 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
  During cold weather only

Snowmobiling
     Contact the Sno-Skippers,  PO Box 536, S. Colton, NY 13587 
     St. Lawrence County Snowmobile Association
    Snowmobile Map - Town of Colton & St. Lawrence County