Waterfall Hikes Near Lake Placid, NY

2,280 residents
New_York Time Zone
54 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Lake Placid? Luckily, there are 54 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Lake Placid, making it a perfect hub for waterfall enthusiasts. These trails range from drive_up to unknown 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 (23 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.

Monument Falls waterfall

Monument Falls

33.2 miles away

New York

Difficulty: Drive Up

Trail Length: 0.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Rocky Falls waterfall

Rocky Falls

70.5 miles away

New York

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 2.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Lake Placid (30 waterfalls)

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

Monument Falls waterfall

Monument Falls

33.2 miles away

New York

Difficulty: Drive Up

Trail Length: 0.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Rocky Falls waterfall

Rocky Falls

70.5 miles away

New York

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 2.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

High Falls waterfall

High Falls

24.2 miles away

New York

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 2.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 500 ft

All Hiking Trails Near Lake Placid With Waterfalls

Monument Falls waterfall

Monument Falls

33.2 miles away

New York

Difficulty: Drive Up

Trail Length: 0.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Rocky Falls waterfall

Rocky Falls

70.5 miles away

New York

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 2.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Wanika Falls waterfall

Wanika Falls

50.1 miles away

New York

Difficulty: Hard

Trail Length: 12.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Clifford Falls waterfall

Clifford Falls

34.2 miles away

New York

Difficulty: Unknown

Trail Length: 0.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

High Falls waterfall

High Falls

24.2 miles away

New York

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 2.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 500 ft

Hanging Spear Falls waterfall

Hanging Spear Falls

66.8 miles away

New York

Difficulty: Hard

Trail Length: 10.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 1 ft

Indian Falls waterfall

Indian Falls

36.8 miles away

New York

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 4.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 700 ft

The Flume Fall waterfall

The Flume Fall

30.6 miles away

New York

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 1.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 200 ft

Hulls Falls waterfall

Hulls Falls

36.1 miles away

New York

Difficulty: Drive Up

Trail Length: 0.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Bushnell Falls waterfall

Bushnell Falls

34.6 miles away

New York

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 6.8 miles

Elevation Gain: 700 ft

Phelps Falls waterfall

Phelps Falls

55.2 miles away

New York

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 1.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Beaver Meadows Falls waterfall

Beaver Meadows Falls

32.6 miles away

New York

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 3.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 500 ft

Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

33.5 miles away

New York

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 0.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Russell Falls waterfall

Russell Falls

52.2 miles away

New York

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 1.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Artists Falls waterfall

Artists Falls

32.4 miles away

New York

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 1.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Fairy Ladder Falls waterfall

Fairy Ladder Falls

16 miles away

New York

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 1.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

The Falls waterfall

The Falls

58.8 miles away

New York

Difficulty: Unknown

Trail Length: 0.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Millers Falls waterfall

Millers Falls

14 miles away

New York

Difficulty: Unknown

Trail Length: 0.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

16.8 miles away

New York

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 1.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 200 ft

Raquette Falls waterfall

Raquette Falls

17 miles away

New York

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 9.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 500 ft