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Waterfalls
Explore Adirondack waterfall destinations and water-focused hikes where cascades, streams, and falls are part of the main experience.
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Explore Waterfalls
Explore Adirondack waterfall destinations and water-focused hikes where cascades, streams, and falls are part of the main experience.
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High Peaks • 8.5 mi • Moderate
Rainbow Falls
Rainbow Falls is a classic 150-foot AMR waterfall reached by a full-day Lake Road approach to Lower Ausable Lake, with bridges, junctions, slippery footing, and a dramatic canyon-like finish.
Gain 1,100 ft
Central • 6.7 mi • Moderate Hard
OK Slip Falls
OK Slip Falls is a moderate Hudson Gorge Wilderness hike to a dramatic Adirondack waterfall overlook reached from the Route 28 corridor.
Gain 600 ft
High Peaks • 0.6 mi • Easy
Roaring Brook Falls
Roaring Brook Falls is an easy-access Route 73 waterfall stop with a short base approach and Giant Mountain trail connections.
Gain 100 ft
Southern • 0.8 mi • Beginner
Shelving Rock Falls
An easy Lake George waterfall walk following Shelving Rock Brook toward cascades, stony pools, and the shore of Log Bay.
Gain 150 ft
Western • 0.8 mi • Easy
Lampson Falls
Lampson Falls is a popular, easy, accessible waterfall hike to a broad 60-foot cascade on the Grasse River.
Gain 60 ft
Central • 1.6 mi • Easy
Auger Falls
Auger Falls is a short Sacandaga River waterfall-and-gorge hike with easy access, dramatic water, and rugged riverside scenery.
Gain 50 ft
Eastern • 1.2 mi • Easy
Split Rock Falls
Split Rock Falls is a short roadside waterfall stop on the Boquet River, known for cascades, plunge pools, and steep informal access.
Gain 100 ft
Central • 0.8 mi • Easy
Buttermilk Falls
Buttermilk Falls is a short, family-friendly waterfall stop near Long Lake with roadside access, flat riverside rocks, and picnic potential.
Gain 100 ft
High Peaks • 8.8 mi • Difficult
Indian Falls
Indian Falls is a scenic waterfall and viewpoint on the Van Hoevenberg approach to Mount Marcy from Adirondack Loj.
Gain 1,600 ft
Northern • 1.8 mi • Easy
Stagg Brook Falls
Stagg Brook Falls is a short Whiteface Mountain waterfall hike following the brook past cascades, pools, and ski-area terrain.
Gain 250 ft
High Peaks • 4.6 mi • Easy
Rocky Falls
Rocky Falls is an easy-to-moderate waterfall hike from Adirondack Loj / Heart Lake along the Indian Pass Trail to Indian Pass Brook.
Gain 100 ft
Western • 8 mi • Moderate Hard
Cascade Lake Pigeon Lake Wilderness
Cascade Lake is a Pigeon Lake Wilderness loop with quiet lake scenery, old camp history, bridges, and Cascade Falls.
Gain 500 ft
Northern • 4.2 mi • Moderate
Raquette River Falls
Raquette River Falls is a long, rolling backcountry river hike from Coreys Road to a pair of remote waterfalls.
Gain 300 ft
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