Waterfall Hikes Near Lake Placid, NY

2,280 residents
New York Time Zone
57 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Lake Placid? There are 57 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

56 of 57 gauged

9 of 56 waterfalls near Lake Placid are flowing strongly today

Alice Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing 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 Low Bog River Falls Low Jamestown Falls Low Lower Falls Low Moody Falls Low Raquette Falls Low Upper Falls Low Basford Falls Strong Browns Falls Strong Copper Rock Falls Strong Flat Rock Falls Strong High Falls Strong Newton Falls Strong Rainbow Falls Strong Sinclair Falls Strong Twin Falls Strong Bruner Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Kingsley Falls Moderate Sylvan Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Low Split Rock Falls Low Clifford Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Hulls Falls Moderate Monument Falls Moderate Phelps Falls Moderate Russell Falls Moderate The Flume Fall Moderate Five Falls (historical) Low Gain Twist Falls (historical) Low Little Falls (historical) Low Rainbow Falls Low Three Falls Low Stark Falls Low High Falls Moderate Huntington Falls Moderate Kent Falls Moderate Millers Falls Barely Flowing Ord Falls Barely Flowing Wanika Falls Barely Flowing Winooski Falls Low Touey Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 27 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Mostly Sunny · 69°F

Sat 69°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Sun 75°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 72°F Rain Showers
Tue 74°F Sunny
Wed 75°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Thu 70°F Rain Showers Likely
Fri 69°F Mostly Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Lake Placid

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Twin Falls Strong · 215 cfs 78th percentile
  2. 2 High Falls Strong · 215 cfs 78th percentile
  3. 3 Sinclair Falls Strong · 215 cfs 78th percentile
  4. 4 Flat Rock Falls Strong · 215 cfs 78th percentile
  5. 5 Copper Rock Falls Strong · 215 cfs 78th percentile
  6. 6 Browns Falls Strong · 215 cfs 78th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Lake Placid (5 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 (33 waterfalls)

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

Monument Falls waterfall

Monument Falls

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

Rocky Falls

4.5 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 57 Waterfalls Near Lake Placid

Monument Falls waterfall

Monument Falls

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

Rocky Falls

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

Wanika Falls

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

Clifford Falls

16.6 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
Hanging Spear Falls waterfall CC

Hanging Spear Falls

4.5 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
The Flume Fall waterfall

The Flume Fall

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

Hulls Falls

18.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bushnell Falls

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

Phelps Falls

21.3 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
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
Fairy Ladder Falls waterfall

Fairy Ladder Falls

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

The Falls

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

Millers Falls

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

Lower Falls

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

Raquette Falls

0.4 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 22 free waterfalls near Lake Placid, including Alice Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Lake Placid?

There are 5 easy waterfall hikes near Lake Placid, including High Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Lake Placid?

There are 33 dog-friendly waterfalls near Lake Placid, including Alice Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Lake Placid?

There are 36 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 0.4 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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