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

10 of 67 waterfalls near Old Forge are flowing strongly today

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Updated 16 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Mostly Sunny · 60°F

Sun 59°F Sunny
Mon 56°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Tue 48°F Sunny
Wed 54°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 60°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Fri 59°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Sat 60°F Mostly Sunny Best

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 Five Falls (historical) Strong · 1830 cfs 83rd percentile
  2. 2 Gain Twist Falls (historical) Strong · 1830 cfs 83rd percentile
  3. 3 Harper Falls Strong · 1830 cfs 83rd percentile
  4. 4 Higley Falls Strong · 1830 cfs 83rd percentile
  5. 5 Lampsons Falls Strong · 1830 cfs 83rd percentile
  6. 6 Little Falls (historical) Strong · 1830 cfs 83rd 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

Austin Falls waterfall

Austin Falls

39.3 miles away
New York
Easy
0.1 miles Unknown
Harper Falls waterfall

Harper Falls

40 miles away
New York
Easy
2.5 miles Unknown
Moody Falls waterfall

Moody Falls

40.5 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Jamestown Falls waterfall

Jamestown Falls

41.1 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Mad River Falls in New York, about 96 feet of drop LiDAR

Mad River Falls

41.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Aerial view around Plumb Brook Falls in New York Aerial

Plumb Brook Falls

41.3 miles away
New York
Easy
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Higley Falls in New York, about 53 feet of drop LiDAR

Higley Falls

42 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Auger Falls waterfall

Auger Falls

42.4 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Hazleton Falls in New York, about 76 feet of drop LiDAR

Hazleton Falls

42.4 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

42.7 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Fullerville Falls in New York, about 36 feet of drop LiDAR

Fullerville Falls

43 miles away
New York
Easy
0.1 miles Unknown
Three Falls waterfall

Three Falls

43.4 miles away
New York
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Stark Falls waterfall

Stark Falls

45.1 miles away
New York
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Emeryville Falls in New York, about 65 feet of drop LiDAR

Emeryville Falls

45.6 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Five Falls (historical) waterfall

Five Falls (historical)

45.9 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Gain Twist Falls (historical) in New York LiDAR

Gain Twist Falls (historical)

46 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

46 miles away
New York
Easy
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Ord Falls in New York, about 129 feet of drop LiDAR

Ord Falls

46.6 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Jacksons Falls waterfall

Jacksons Falls

46.9 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Harts Falls waterfall

Harts Falls

47.2 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles 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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