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

30 of 68 waterfalls near Old Forge are flowing strongly today

Agers Falls Moderate Lyons Falls Moderate Pixley Falls Moderate Auger Falls Barely Flowing Austin Falls Barely Flowing Christine Falls Barely Flowing Basford Falls Roaring Browns Falls Roaring Copper Rock Falls Roaring Flat Rock Falls Roaring Greenwood Falls Roaring High Falls Roaring Madison Chute Roaring Newton Falls Roaring Plumb Brook Falls Roaring Rainbow Falls Roaring Rock Dam Falls Roaring Sinclair Falls Roaring Twin Falls Roaring Sliding Falls Roaring Bog River Falls Moderate Jamestown Falls Moderate Lower Falls Moderate Moody Falls Moderate Raquette Falls Moderate Upper Falls Moderate Burrville Cider Mill Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Moderate Crandall Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Lower High Falls Barely Flowing Mill Dam Falls Barely Flowing Sherman Falls Barely Flowing Upper High Falls Barely Flowing Trenton Falls Barely Flowing Dicob Falls Strong Eagle Falls Strong Elmer Falls Strong High Falls Strong Jerden Falls Strong Kings Falls Strong Eatonville Falls Moderate Shingle Mill Falls Moderate Singing Waters Falls Moderate Whitaker Falls Moderate Five Falls (historical) Strong Gain Twist Falls (historical) Strong Harper Falls Strong Higley Falls Strong Lampsons Falls Strong Little Falls (historical) Strong Pelkys Falls Strong Rainbow Falls Strong Three Falls Strong Stark Falls Strong Harts Falls Moderate Jacksons Falls Moderate Leatherstocking Falls Barely Flowing Limekiln Falls Moderate Mad River Falls Barely Flowing Ord Falls Barely Flowing Salmon River Falls Barely Flowing Touey Falls Moderate T Lake Falls Moderate

Updated 28 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 75°F

Fri 71°F Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sat 73°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 72°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mon 73°F Chance Rain Showers
Tue 75°F Sunny Best
Wed 75°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Thu 73°F Rain Showers Likely

Flowing best right now near Old Forge

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 High Falls Roaring · 245 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Madison Chute Roaring · 245 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Newton Falls Roaring · 245 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 Greenwood Falls Roaring · 245 cfs 100th percentile
  5. 5 Flat Rock Falls Roaring · 245 cfs 100th percentile
  6. 6 Plumb Brook Falls Roaring · 245 cfs 100th 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

13.2 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

30.6 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

High Falls waterfall

High Falls

24.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lower High Falls waterfall

Lower High Falls

44 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Sherman Falls

44 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Copper Rock Falls waterfall

Copper Rock Falls

9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Jerden Falls

21 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

2.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Pixley Falls waterfall

Pixley Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

29.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Flat Rock Falls waterfall

Flat Rock Falls

3.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Greenwood Falls waterfall

Greenwood Falls

33.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Sinclair Falls waterfall

Sinclair Falls

6.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Madison Chute

32 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Basford Falls

35.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rock Dam Falls waterfall

Rock Dam Falls

35.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Pelkys Falls

37.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Christine Falls

37.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Kings Falls waterfall

Kings Falls

18.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lampsons Falls waterfall

Lampsons Falls

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

High Falls

49.3 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles 200 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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