Waterfall Hikes Near Au Sable Forks, NY

590 residents
New York Time Zone
43 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Au Sable Forks? There are 43 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Au Sable Forks. These trails range from easy to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 44.4507°N, -73.6738°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Au Sable Forks

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

42 of 43 gauged

10 of 42 waterfalls near Au Sable Forks are flowing strongly today

Alice Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Artists Falls Barely Flowing Beaver Meadows Falls Barely Flowing Bushnell Falls Barely Flowing Fairy Ladder Falls Barely Flowing Hanging Spear Falls Barely Flowing Indian Falls Barely Flowing Linsey Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Rocky Falls Barely Flowing The Falls Barely Flowing Augerhole Falls Moderate Lower Falls Moderate Raquette Falls Moderate Upper Falls Moderate Bingham Falls Strong Bingham Falls Strong Bolton Falls Moderate Bruner Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Kingsley Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Moderate Split Rock Falls Moderate Clifford Falls Roaring High Falls Roaring Hulls Falls Roaring Monument Falls Roaring Phelps Falls Roaring Russell Falls Roaring The Flume Fall Roaring High Falls Strong Huntington Falls Moderate Kent Falls Moderate Millers Falls Barely Flowing Ord Falls Barely Flowing Wanika Falls Barely Flowing Moretown Falls Moderate Moss Glen Falls Moderate Winooski Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Sunny · 76°F

Thu 78°F Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 76°F Sunny
Sat 76°F Sunny Best
Sun 77°F Chance Rain Showers
Mon 78°F Chance Rain Showers
Tue 80°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 82°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Au Sable Forks

Updated about 3 hours ago

Ranked by live stream-gauge flow versus each waterfall's seasonal normal.

  1. 1 The Flume Fall Roaring · 2 cfs 91st percentile
  2. 2 Monument Falls Roaring · 2 cfs 91st percentile
  3. 3 Phelps Falls Roaring · 2 cfs 91st percentile
  4. 4 Hulls Falls Roaring · 2 cfs 91st percentile
  5. 5 Clifford Falls Roaring · 2 cfs 91st percentile
  6. 6 Russell Falls Roaring · 2 cfs 91st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Au Sable Forks (7 waterfalls)

Easy access waterfalls are drive-up or short-walk friendly. Perfect for families, casual visitors, or anyone who loves waterfalls but is "so-so" about hiking.

The Flume Fall waterfall

The Flume Fall

47.9 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Au Sable Forks (27 waterfalls)

Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

46.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Alice Falls waterfall CC

Alice Falls

33 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

46.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

15.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 500 ft

All 43 Waterfalls Near Au Sable Forks

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

46.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
The Flume Fall waterfall

The Flume Fall

47.9 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft
Alice Falls waterfall CC

Alice Falls

33 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

46.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

15.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 500 ft
Clifford Falls waterfall

Clifford Falls

16.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Kent Falls waterfall

Kent Falls

43.8 miles away
New York
Easy
0.7 miles 150 ft
Hulls Falls waterfall

Hulls Falls

18.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Phelps Falls waterfall

Phelps Falls

21.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Split Rock Falls waterfall

Split Rock Falls

40.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Monument Falls waterfall

Monument Falls

18.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Russell Falls waterfall

Russell Falls

23.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Artists Falls waterfall

Artists Falls

46.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Beaver Meadows Falls waterfall

Beaver Meadows Falls

47.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
3.5 miles 500 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

47 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Winooski Falls waterfall

Winooski Falls

36.8 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Fairy Ladder Falls waterfall

Fairy Ladder Falls

45.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bushnell Falls

26.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
6.8 miles 700 ft
The Falls waterfall

The Falls

25.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Indian Falls waterfall

Indian Falls

24.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
4.5 miles 700 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Au Sable Forks

Are there free waterfalls near Au Sable Forks?

There are 19 free waterfalls near Au Sable Forks, including Alice Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Au Sable Forks?

There are 7 easy waterfall hikes near Au Sable Forks, including Bingham Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Au Sable Forks?

There are 27 dog-friendly waterfalls near Au Sable Forks, including Alice Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Au Sable Forks?

There are 29 kid-friendly waterfalls near Au Sable Forks, including Alice Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Au Sable Forks?

There are 4 waterfalls that allow swimming near Au Sable Forks, including Bingham Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Au Sable Forks?

The shortest waterfall hike near Au Sable Forks is Alice Falls at 0.2 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Au Sable Forks?

The tallest waterfall near Au Sable Forks is Kent Falls at 250 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Au Sable Forks require permits?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Au Sable Forks requires a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Au Sable Forks?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Au Sable Forks has nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Au Sable Forks?

The closest waterfall to Au Sable Forks is Buttermilk Falls, approximately 10.8 miles away.

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