Waterfall Hikes Near Lake Placid, NY

2,280 residents
New York Time Zone
50 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Lake Placid? There are 50 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Lake Placid. 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 44.2838°N, -73.9853°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Lake Placid

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

49 of 50 gauged

11 of 49 waterfalls near Lake Placid are flowing strongly today

Alice Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Artists Falls Strong Beaver Meadows Falls Strong Bushnell Falls Strong Fairy Ladder Falls Strong Hanging Spear Falls Strong Indian Falls Strong Linsey Falls Strong Rainbow Falls Strong Rocky Falls Strong The Falls Strong Augerhole Falls Barely Flowing Bog River Falls Barely Flowing Jamestown Falls Barely Flowing Lower Falls Barely Flowing Moody Falls Barely Flowing Raquette Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Bruner Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Kingsley Falls Moderate Sylvan Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Low Split Rock Falls Low Clifford Falls Low High Falls Low Hulls Falls Low Monument Falls Low Phelps Falls Low Russell Falls Low The Flume Fall Low Copper Rock Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Five Falls (historical) Moderate Gain Twist Falls (historical) Moderate Little Falls (historical) Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Three Falls Moderate Stark Falls Moderate High Falls Barely Flowing Huntington Falls Barely Flowing Kent Falls Barely Flowing Millers Falls Low Ord Falls Low Wanika Falls Low Winooski Falls Barely Flowing Touey Falls Roaring

Updated 19 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Chance Rain Showers · 78°F

Wed 86°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 87°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 84°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Ind 80°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 78°F Chance Rain Showers Best
Mon 76°F Rain Showers Likely
Tue 78°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Lake Placid

Updated 19 minutes ago

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

  1. 1 Touey Falls Roaring · 0 cfs 99th percentile
  2. 2 High Falls Moderate · 722 cfs 74th percentile
  3. 3 Copper Rock Falls Moderate · 722 cfs 74th percentile
  4. 4 Kingsley Falls Moderate · 539 cfs 68th percentile
  5. 5 High Falls Moderate · 539 cfs 68th percentile
  6. 6 Sylvan Falls Moderate · 539 cfs 68th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Lake Placid (4 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.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Lake Placid (28 waterfalls)

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

Monument Falls waterfall

Monument Falls

35.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rocky Falls waterfall

Rocky Falls

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

High Falls

32 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 500 ft

All 50 Waterfalls Near Lake Placid

Monument Falls waterfall

Monument Falls

35.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rocky Falls waterfall

Rocky Falls

44.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wanika Falls waterfall

Wanika Falls

27.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Clifford Falls waterfall

Clifford Falls

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

High Falls

32 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 500 ft
Hanging Spear Falls waterfall CC

Hanging Spear Falls

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

Indian Falls

45.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
4.5 miles 700 ft
The Flume Fall waterfall

The Flume Fall

29.7 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft
Hulls Falls waterfall

Hulls Falls

34.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bushnell Falls

28.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
6.8 miles 700 ft
Phelps Falls waterfall

Phelps Falls

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

Beaver Meadows Falls

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

Rainbow Falls

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

Russell Falls

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

Artists Falls

40.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Fairy Ladder Falls waterfall

Fairy Ladder Falls

8.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
The Falls waterfall

The Falls

22.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Millers Falls waterfall

Millers Falls

29.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

36.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft
Raquette Falls waterfall

Raquette Falls

36.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
9.0 miles 500 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Lake Placid

Are there free waterfalls near Lake Placid?

There are 19 free waterfalls near Lake Placid, including Alice Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Lake Placid?

There are 4 easy waterfall hikes near Lake Placid, including High Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Lake Placid?

There are 28 dog-friendly waterfalls near Lake Placid, including Alice Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Lake Placid?

There are 31 kid-friendly waterfalls near Lake Placid, including Alice Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Lake Placid?

There are 3 waterfalls that allow swimming near Lake Placid, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Lake Placid?

The shortest waterfall hike near Lake Placid is Alice Falls at 0.7 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Lake Placid?

The tallest waterfall near Lake Placid is Kent Falls at 250 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Lake Placid require permits?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Lake Placid requires a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Lake Placid?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Lake Placid has nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Lake Placid?

The closest waterfall to Lake Placid is Monument Falls, approximately 4.3 miles away.

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