Waterfall Hikes Near Paul Smiths, NY

616 residents
New York Time Zone
73 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Paul Smiths? There are 73 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Paul Smiths. 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 44.4341°N, -74.2533°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Paul Smiths

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

72 of 73 gauged

4 of 72 waterfalls near Paul Smiths are flowing strongly today

Alice Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Allen Falls Moderate Bruner Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Kingsley Falls Moderate Sylvan Falls Moderate 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 Moderate Bog River Falls Moderate Jamestown Falls Moderate Lower Falls Moderate Moody Falls Moderate Raquette Falls Moderate Upper Falls Moderate Basford Falls Barely Flowing Browns Falls Barely Flowing Copper Rock Falls Barely Flowing Flat Rock Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Madison Chute Barely Flowing Newton Falls Barely Flowing Plumb Brook Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Rock Dam Falls Barely Flowing Sinclair Falls Barely Flowing Twin Falls Barely Flowing Sliding Falls Barely Flowing Brasher Falls Strong Buttermilk Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Moderate Split Rock Falls Moderate Cascade Falls Moderate Harts Falls Moderate Jacksons Falls Moderate Rushton Falls Moderate 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) Moderate Gain Twist Falls (historical) Moderate Harper Falls Moderate Higley Falls Moderate Lampsons Falls Moderate Little Falls (historical) Moderate Pelkys Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Three Falls Moderate Stark Falls Moderate High Falls Strong Kent Falls Strong Millers Falls Barely Flowing Ord Falls Barely Flowing Wanika Falls Barely Flowing Winooski Falls Strong Touey Falls Moderate

Updated 18 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Mostly Sunny · 71°F

Aft 75°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 73°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 69°F Chance Rain Showers
Sat 71°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sun 73°F Chance Rain Showers
Mon 72°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 74°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Paul Smiths

Updated 33 minutes ago

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

  1. 1 Touey Falls Strong · 0 cfs 89th percentile
  2. 2 Winooski Falls Strong · 679 cfs 86th percentile
  3. 3 Kent Falls Strong · 685 cfs 83rd percentile
  4. 4 High Falls Strong · 151 cfs 82nd percentile
  5. 5 Brasher Falls Strong · 1130 cfs 81st percentile
  6. 6 Buttermilk Falls Moderate · 189 cfs 71st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Paul Smiths (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.

High Falls waterfall

High Falls

20.5 miles away
New York
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Paul Smiths (42 waterfalls)

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

Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

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

Raquette Falls

29.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
9.0 miles 500 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

14.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 73 Waterfalls Near Paul Smiths

Augerhole Falls

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

High Falls

20.5 miles away
New York
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

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

Raquette Falls

29.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
9.0 miles 500 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

14.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

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

Millers Falls

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

Wanika Falls

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

High Falls

2.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 500 ft
Monument Falls waterfall

Monument Falls

18.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
The Flume Fall waterfall

The Flume Fall

14.3 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft
Stark Falls waterfall

Stark Falls

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

Rocky Falls

New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Kingsley Falls

43.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bruner Falls

23.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Falls (historical) waterfall

Little Falls (historical)

5.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Jamestown Falls waterfall

Jamestown Falls

38.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Moody Falls waterfall

Moody Falls

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

Clifford Falls

44.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Sylvan Falls

2.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Paul Smiths

Are there free waterfalls near Paul Smiths?

There are 31 free waterfalls near Paul Smiths, including Alice Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Paul Smiths?

There are 5 easy waterfall hikes near Paul Smiths, including High Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Paul Smiths?

There are 42 dog-friendly waterfalls near Paul Smiths, including Alice Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Paul Smiths?

There are 47 kid-friendly waterfalls near Paul Smiths, including Alice Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Paul Smiths?

There are 4 waterfalls that allow swimming near Paul Smiths, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Paul Smiths?

The shortest waterfall hike near Paul Smiths is Alice Falls at 0.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Paul Smiths?

The tallest waterfall near Paul Smiths is Kent Falls at 250 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Paul Smiths require permits?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near Paul Smiths require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

What is the closest waterfall to Paul Smiths?

The closest waterfall to Paul Smiths is Augerhole Falls, approximately 13.1 miles away.

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