As you stand on the bridge you are admiring Mill Creek. The creek eventually flows into Seneca Lake about a half mile south of the present Lodi Marine State Park. An extensive flood plain extends to the east, where Silver Thread Falls roars 125 feet into a majestic waterfall. The falls have been a wonder of nature in its splendor, and a landmark, since discovered by early settlers. For many years, Silver Thread Falls was a popular tourist attraction. During the years of boat travel on Seneca Lake, day excursions would bring hikers intent on visiting the falls, compared with Niagara Falls as a scenic wonder. Guests at The Willows, the hotel at Lodi Landing, also made picnic trips to visit the falls. Engravings in publications like "The 1876 History of Seneca County" denoted the historic site. It was a place to proudly take guests to see a famous local work of nature. The bridge of the Lehigh Valley Railroad - over the ravine - provided easy viewing, rather than making the trek by foot up from the lake. The demise of the railroad, as well as other things over the years, has changed the way Silver Thread Falls is regarded. Access is limited, as it is only through private property.
The creek derives its name from the numerous mills that once existed along it. For more information, including information on the Bishop Mill, which was an upright saw mill, located on the Bishop Farm on Lot 56, north of the Wilson Dean farm, of which the road you are on got its name, visit the link in this listing.
The hide is predictable, magnetic, but GPS will bounce, if frustrated, look at the hint. BYOP.