Waterfall Hikes Near Old Forge, NY

573 residents
New York Time Zone
68 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Old Forge is where Route 28 traffic enters the western Adirondacks, and the Moose River drainage keeps this list long. Agers Falls drops 18 feet a short walk from the car. Limekiln Falls hides out toward Limekiln Lake, a mile and a half of easy trail. Shingle Mill Falls covers two miles with a couple hundred feet of gain, and Eagle Falls matches that distance with a bit more climbing. Sixty-eight falls come within fifty miles, dogs welcome on nearly every listed walk.

Located at 43.7060°N, -74.9722°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Old Forge

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

68 of 68 gauged

20 of 68 waterfalls near Old Forge are flowing strongly today

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Updated 38 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 75°F

Aft 76°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 72°F Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 70°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sat 72°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Sun 73°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 74°F Chance Rain Showers
Tue 75°F Mostly Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Old Forge

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Shingle Mill Falls Roaring · 51 cfs 96th percentile
  2. 2 Singing Waters Falls Roaring · 51 cfs 96th percentile
  3. 3 Whitaker Falls Roaring · 51 cfs 96th percentile
  4. 4 Eatonville Falls Roaring · 51 cfs 96th percentile
  5. 5 Touey Falls Strong · 0 cfs 89th percentile
  6. 6 Harper Falls Strong · 2680 cfs 78th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Old Forge (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.

Shingle Mill Falls

27.1 miles away
New York
Easy
2.0 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Old Forge (44 waterfalls)

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

Limekiln Falls waterfall

Limekiln Falls

12.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Eatonville Falls

24.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Agers Falls waterfall

Agers Falls

2.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 68 Waterfalls Near Old Forge

Limekiln Falls waterfall

Limekiln Falls

12.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Shingle Mill Falls

27.1 miles away
New York
Easy
2.0 miles 200 ft

Eatonville Falls

24.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Singing Waters Falls

3.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Sliding Falls waterfall

Sliding Falls

30.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Agers Falls waterfall

Agers Falls

2.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Eagle Falls waterfall

Eagle Falls

19.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

33.7 miles away
New York
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Lyons Falls waterfall

Lyons Falls

20.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Dicob Falls

32.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Whitaker Falls waterfall

Whitaker Falls

10.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Crandall Falls waterfall

Crandall Falls

20.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Elmer Falls waterfall

Elmer Falls

18.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Touey Falls

43.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Newton Falls waterfall

Newton Falls

5.4 miles away
New York
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
T Lake Falls waterfall

T Lake Falls

28.1 miles away
New York
Hard
10.0 miles 1,500 ft
Browns Falls waterfall

Browns Falls

9.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Mill Dam Falls waterfall

Mill Dam Falls

25.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Trenton Falls waterfall

Trenton Falls

25.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper High Falls waterfall

Upper High Falls

24.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Old Forge

Are there free waterfalls near Old Forge?

There are 40 free waterfalls near Old Forge, including Agers Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Old Forge?

There are 5 easy waterfall hikes near Old Forge, including High Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Old Forge?

There are 44 dog-friendly waterfalls near Old Forge, including Agers Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Old Forge?

There are 48 kid-friendly waterfalls near Old Forge, including Agers Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Old Forge?

There are 2 waterfalls that allow swimming near Old Forge, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Old Forge?

The shortest waterfall hike near Old Forge is Agers Falls at 0.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Old Forge?

The tallest waterfall near Old Forge is T Lake Falls at 600 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Old Forge require permits?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Old Forge?

The closest waterfall to Old Forge is Limekiln Falls, approximately 4.9 miles away.

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