Guide To Waterfalls In The Adirondacks

From spectacular waterfalls in the Adirondacks to smaller, easy-to-get-to waterfalls, discover these wonders of nature! This guide is constantly growing, featuring some of the most popular as well as some of the the lesser known Adirondack waterfalls. Some require spectators to hike a great distance, while others are just off the beaten path.

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Note: information provided below includes height estimates and opinions on waterfalls in the Adirondacks and should not be regarded as a definitive source.

	Artists Falls Height: 20 feet More Info: A 20 ft high cascade in Gill Brook, a tributary to East Branch of the Ausable River. Additional falls can be found upstream.
	Ausable River Falls Location: Wilmington, NY More Info: High Falls Gorge in Wilmington provides easy-access to incredible views of the Ausable River Falls via walkways and bridges over the Ausable River as it cascades down more than 500 feet of waterfalls.
	Beaver Meadows Falls More Info:60 ft horsetail cascade falls on a tributary to the East Branch of the Ausable River.
	Beecher Creek Falls Location: Edinburg, NY Height: 20 feet More Info: This waterfall is located north of the Great Sacandaga Lake near an historic covered bridge, offering two rewards for your visit.
	Blue Ridge Falls Location: Blue Ridge, NY More Info: A stretch of The Branch, near Blue Ridge Campground, that features several small, turbulent drops.
	Bog River Falls Location: near Tupper Lake, NY Height: 10 feet More Info: The Bog River Flow empties into the northern end of Tupper Lake at these falls. You will find the contrast breathtaking as this fast-moving, rushing waterfall spills into the calm, still Tupper Lake.
	Bouquet River Falls (North Fork) Location: near Underwood, NY Height: 20 feet More Info: Two sets of falls. The first set is a series of cascades (totaling nearly 20 ft) and a swimming hole. The second (8 ft high ) is south along Route 73.
	Buttermilk Falls Location: near Deerland, NY More Info: Buttermilk Falls is one of the most visited waterfalls in the Adirondacks, mostly because the hike is very short, easy and flat. The falls, though not extremely high, are a spectacular sight and make a great spot for a picnic.
	Bushnell Falls Location: south of North Elba More Info: A 5 mile hike up Johns Brook from Keene Valley, will lead you to this 20 ft fall within a secluded gorge.
	Cascade Lake Falls Location: near North Elba, NY More Info: A large cascade, dropping over 100 ft from cascade mountain. Easily seen from Route 73
	Clay meadow Falls Location: near Northwest Bay Brook Height: 20 feet More Info: A 20 ft seasonal falls near the Clay Meadow trailhead near Northwest Bay Brook.
	Death Falls (aka Secret Falls) Location: Raquette Lake, NY Height: 50 feet More Info: These falls are most impressive in times of high water and can be accessed by a flat trail that circles around a flooded area.
	Dug Mountain Brook Falls Location: Indian Lake, NY Height: 40 feet More Info: You'll see a few small falls on your way upstream to the main waterfall of Dug Mountain Brook Falls. You can access these falls by boat or on foot. If you take a boat, expect a 7 mile ride, followed by a short hike. On foot, the falls are about a half mile east of the trailhead located on the northern bank of Dug Mountain Brook.
	Dunkley Falls Location: near Wevertown, NY Height: 10 feet More Info: A fall with a large bolder at the base. Picnic facilities are on the premises and the Black Hole swimming area is near by.
	Fairy Ladder Falls Location: near Lake Placid, NY Height: 90 feet More Info:A 90 ft high staircase cascade on Gill Brook, upstream from Artists Falls. Additional falls (10-20 ft high) can be found upstream. The highest (elevation) waterfall in the Adirondacks.
	Falls of Clarion Location: near Ticonderoga, NY More Info:Downstream from Lachute Falls, on the Ticonderoga River (the outlet of Lake George) is this wide falls and covered bridge.
	Flume Falls Location: near Wilmington, NY Height: roughly 60 feet More Info: A series of falls in a narrow section of the Ausable that total roughly 60 feet.
	Hague Brook Falls Location: Hague, NY Height: 10 and 15 feet More Info: A 15 ft high and a 10 ft high roadside falls on Hague Brook near Hague.
	Hanging Spear Falls Location: near Calamity Mtn. Height: 80 feet More Info: An 80 ft high, hourglass shaped falls on the Opalescent River near Calamity Mtn.
	High Falls Location: Chateaugay, NY Height: 120 feet More Info: Situated in a narrow chasm on the Chateaugay River (west of the village), this spectacular waterfall is the main feature of High Falls Park. The Park's nature trails offer a great view of the falls.
	High Falls Location: Five Ponds Wilderness Height: 15 feet More Info: Located on the Oswegatchie River in the northwestern Adirondacks. Though these falls aren't incredibly high, they are one of nature's subtle beauties.
	High Falls Gorge Location: near Wilmington More Info: This commercial property features well maintained trails and bridges to get you excellent views of Climax (50 ft), Rainbow, Mini, and Main Falls. The Falls total roughly 100 ft over a 700 ft stretch of the Ausable River.
	Hoisington Brook Cascade Location: Westport NY More Info: A small cascade under a stone footbridge in Westport, on Lake Champlain.
	Hulls Falls Location: near Keene NY More Info: A wide, 20 ft high falls on the east branch of the Ausable River, south of Keene.
	Indian Falls Location: south of North Elba More Info: A 25 ft high falls on Marcy brook that overlooks the MacIntyre Mountain Range and is a popular rest stop for hikers on their way to Mt Marcy; NY's highest peak.
	La Chute Falls Location: near Ticonderoga NY Height: 35 feet More Info: A 35 ft high cascade on the Lake George's outlet: Ticonderoga Creek. An man-made dam falls and an 8 ft natural falls can also be seen upstream.
	MacIntyre Brook Falls Location: south of North Elba Height: 15 feet More Info: The journey along the Algonquin Peak Trail to Wright Peak will lead you to this 15 ft cascade.
	Monument falls Location: near Lake Placid Height: 8 feet More Info: A short walk from Route 86 and your at this 8 ft high cascade on the Ausable River, near Lake Placid.
	Mossy Cascade Brook Falls Location: North of St. Huberts Height: 40 feet, 10 feet More Info: A 40 ft high cascade in Mossy Cascade Brook, a tributary to East Branch of the Ausable River, North of St. Huberts. Another 10 ft cascade is found along the way.
	Natural Stone Bridge Location: near Minerva, NY Height: 8 feet More Info: The commercial attraction Natural Stone Bridge and Caves on Trout Brook features an 8 foot waterfall, a marble natural stone bridge, and several caves (one of which with a waterfall within).
	Northwest Brook Falls Location: near Lake George, NY Height: 25 feet, 8 feet More Info: Just north of Lake George, you'll find two beautiful waterfalls on Northwest Brook.
	Opalescent Falls Height: 15 feet More Info: A 15 ft cascade on the Opalescent River, just downstream from Hanging Spear Falls.
	Palmer Falls Location: Corinth NY Height: 70 feet More Info: You will find this waterfall along the Hudson River at the southern end of the Adirondack Park in Corinth.
	Pyramid Falls Location:near Keene Valley, NY Height: 20 and 15 feet More Info: Pyramid Creek, a tributary to the East Branch of the Ausable River, has a 20 and 15 ft falls at a bend in the creek. The Cascades fan out from the top, forming a pyramid shape.
	Rainbow Falls Location: Lower Ausable Lake More Info: These falls encompass 150 feet of cascades, which fill the gorge with a constant mist, providing ideal conditions for spotting rainbows on sunny days. They are located along the east branch of the Ausable River at Lower Ausable Lake.
	Roaring Brook Falls Height: 100 feet More Info: A tall, narrow falls over 100 ft tall in two segments. The flow is low and it looks best in spring or after heavy rain.
	Rockwell Falls Location: Hadley NY Height: 10 feet More Info: These horseshoe falls are located along the Hudson just before it meets up with the Sacandaga River.
	Rocky Falls Location: south of North Elba near Heart Lake More Info: A small 6 ft falls and lean-to on Indian Pass Brook near Heart Lake.
	Schroon Falls Location: Schroon Falls, NY More Info: A 6 ft drop on the Schroon River in the middle of Schroon Falls, NY.
	Split Rock Falls Location: near Elizabethtown, NY More Info:A popular, picturesque drop. Unique, with a plunge pool in its mid-section and at the bottom. Check downstream for a second, smaller cascade.
	Square Falls Location: between Wells and Bakers Mills, NY Height: 7 feet More Info: Only attempt to access these falls in mid-summer when water levels are low. The waterfall has a fairly flat plateau of bedrock at its top and a deep pool that is great for swimming at its base. You will cross the East Branch of the Sacandaga River, through a deep gorge, which provides many scenic overlooks of the stream and its giant boulders.
	Staircase Falls Falls Location: Crown Point, NY More Info: Several small (1-2 ft) drops lined up on Putnam Creek near Crown Point Center.
	T-Lake Falls Location: Piseco, NY Height: 600 feet More Info: Perhaps the most impressive waterfall in the Adirondacks, T-Lake Falls requires a 10-mile hike to reach. It is the highest waterfall in the Adirondacks and one of the highest in New York State.
	Tenant Creek Falls Location: Hope Falls, NY Height: 50 feet More Info: These falls can be reached by a pleasant (and easy) three-mile round trip hike along beautiful cascades and several smaller waterfalls. The falls provide the background for a large, deep pool surrounded by small cliffs. It is the perfect spot to cool down during hot summer days.
	Wadhams Falls Location: Wadhams, NY More Info: A large flume falls on the Boquet River in the center of Wadhams, near Lake Champlain.
	Wanika Falls Location: near Lake Placid, NY More Info: A series of cascades totaling over 100 feet along Chubby Creek and the Northville Placid Trail.
	Wedge Brook Falls More Info:Wedge Brook Creek, a tributary to the East Branch of the Ausable River, has 3 falls (from 8 to 30 ft high).
	West Stony Creek Falls Location: near Northville, NY Height: 4 feet More Info: These falls in Hamilton County are easily accessed by a 1.5 mile hike along an old dirt road. Although the falls are only four feet high, the falls are prettily situated just downstream from a rustic, log footbridge that spans the creek.
	Wilmington Notch Falls Location: near Wilmington, NY Height: 50 feet More Info: A thin, but powerful 50 ft cascade down a narrow cut in the Ausable canyon. The best view is from the Wilmington Notch Campground. There may be a fee.
	[Unnamed Falls] Height: 25 feet cascade More Info: A 25 ft cascade near Lake Colden with other smaller falls along the way.