Waterfall Hikes Near Old Forge, NY

573 residents
New York Time Zone
67 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

67 of 67 gauged

67 waterfalls near Old Forge have live flow data today

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Updated 21 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Mostly Sunny · 60°F

Mon 57°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Tue 48°F Sunny
Wed 54°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 62°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Fri 59°F Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Sat 60°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sun 60°F Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Old Forge

Updated 36 minutes ago

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

  1. 1 Stark Falls Moderate · 1170 cfs 66th percentile
  2. 2 Five Falls (historical) Moderate · 1170 cfs 66th percentile
  3. 3 Pelkys Falls Moderate · 1170 cfs 66th percentile
  4. 4 Gain Twist Falls (historical) Moderate · 1170 cfs 66th percentile
  5. 5 Little Falls (historical) Moderate · 1170 cfs 66th percentile
  6. 6 Rainbow Falls Moderate · 1170 cfs 66th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Old Forge (44 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.

Limekiln Falls waterfall

Limekiln Falls

4.9 miles away
New York
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Shingle Mill Falls in New York, about 36 feet of drop LiDAR

Shingle Mill Falls

13.2 miles away
New York
Easy
2.0 miles 200 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Eatonville Falls in New York, about 37 feet of drop LiDAR

Eatonville Falls

16.1 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Sliding Falls waterfall

Sliding Falls

17.4 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Agers Falls waterfall

Agers Falls

18.5 miles away
New York
Easy
0.1 miles Unknown

All 67 Waterfalls Near Old Forge

Lower High Falls waterfall

Lower High Falls

28.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.0 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Sherman Falls in New York, about 192 feet of drop LiDAR

Sherman Falls

28.6 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Copper Rock Falls waterfall

Copper Rock Falls

29 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Jerden Falls in New York, about 79 feet of drop LiDAR

Jerden Falls

29.6 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

30.5 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Pixley Falls waterfall

Pixley Falls

30.6 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles 100 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

30.9 miles away
New York
Easy
0.2 miles 30 ft
Flat Rock Falls waterfall

Flat Rock Falls

31.4 miles away
New York
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

32.9 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Greenwood Falls waterfall

Greenwood Falls

33.8 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Sinclair Falls waterfall

Sinclair Falls

34 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Madison Chute in New York, about 90 feet of drop LiDAR

Madison Chute

34.4 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Basford Falls in New York, about 58 feet of drop LiDAR

Basford Falls

34.6 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Rock Dam Falls waterfall

Rock Dam Falls

35 miles away
New York
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
Aerial view around Pelkys Falls in New York Aerial

Pelkys Falls

37.4 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Christine Falls in New York, about 55 feet of drop LiDAR

Christine Falls

37.5 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Kings Falls waterfall

Kings Falls

38.3 miles away
New York
Easy
2.5 miles Unknown
Lampsons Falls waterfall

Lampsons Falls

38.4 miles away
New York
Easy
1.2 miles Unknown
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

38.6 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft
Bog River Falls waterfall

Bog River Falls

38.7 miles away
New York
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Old Forge

Are there free waterfalls near Old Forge?

There are 42 free waterfalls near Old Forge, including Agers Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Old Forge?

There are 44 easy waterfall hikes near Old Forge, including Agers Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Old Forge?

There are 40 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 0.1 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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