Rocky Falls
High Peaks Region • High Peaks Region
Rocky Falls is an easy-to-moderate waterfall hike from Adirondack Loj / Heart Lake along the Indian Pass Trail to Indian Pass Brook.
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Rocky Falls
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Rocky Falls is a scenic waterfall destination reached from the Adirondack Loj / Heart Lake area by following the Indian Pass Trail through rolling forest. The route passes near Heart Lake and continues toward a short spur to Indian Pass Brook, where Rocky Falls and nearby backcountry camping areas provide the main attraction. Hikers choose it for a relatively gentle High Peaks outing with water, woods, and waterfall scenery rather than a summit. The hike is much easier than the full Indian Pass route, but it still requires normal High Peaks preparedness.