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

Find waterfalls to hike near Lake Placid

🚗 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

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

Rocky Falls

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

High Falls

38.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 500 ft

All Hiking Trails Near Lake Placid With Waterfalls

Monument Falls waterfall

Monument Falls

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

Rocky Falls

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

Wanika Falls

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

Clifford Falls

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

High Falls

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

Hanging Spear Falls

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

Indian Falls

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

The Flume Fall

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

Hulls Falls

40.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bushnell Falls waterfall

Bushnell Falls

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

Phelps Falls

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

Beaver Meadows Falls

7 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

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

Artists Falls

6.6 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

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

Millers Falls

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

Lower Falls

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

Raquette Falls

New York
Moderate
9.0 miles 500 ft

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