Waterfall Hikes Near Plattsburgh, NY

19,907 residents
New York Time Zone
32 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Plattsburgh splits its waterfall chasing between two states. Head southwest into Ausable country and Alice Falls in Keeseville needs a tenth of a mile, while The Flume near Wilmington takes about a mile. Rainbow Falls is another easy half mile. Ride the ferry across Lake Champlain instead and Winooski Falls pours through a Vermont mill town in full view of the street. Thirty-two falls land within fifty miles, and the listed trails all allow dogs.

Located at 44.6951°N, -73.4563°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Plattsburgh

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

31 of 32 gauged

1 of 31 waterfalls near Plattsburgh is flowing strongly today

Alice Falls Low Rainbow Falls Low Bingham Falls Barely Flowing Bingham Falls Barely Flowing Bolton Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Moderate Split Rock Falls Moderate Clifford Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Hulls Falls Barely Flowing Monument Falls Barely Flowing Phelps Falls Barely Flowing Russell Falls Barely Flowing The Flume Fall Barely Flowing High Falls Low Highgate Falls Barely Flowing Huntington Falls Barely Flowing Kent Falls Roaring Moss Glen Falls Moderate Winooski Falls Low Wanika Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 66°F

Tod 62°F Rain Showers Likely
Tue 66°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 72°F Partly Sunny
Thu 76°F Partly Sunny
Fri 70°F Chance Rain Showers
Sat 64°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 65°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Plattsburgh

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Kent Falls Roaring · 470 cfs 93rd percentile
  2. 2 Moss Glen Falls Moderate · 21 cfs 61st percentile
  3. 3 Winooski Falls Moderate · 204 cfs 60th percentile
  4. 4 Bingham Falls Moderate · 3 cfs 59th percentile
  5. 5 Bingham Falls Moderate · 3 cfs 59th percentile
  6. 6 Bolton Falls Moderate · 32 cfs 53rd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Plattsburgh (20 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.

Kent Falls waterfall

Kent Falls

6.6 miles away
New York
Easy
0.7 miles 150 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

8.5 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Alice Falls waterfall CC

Alice Falls

8.9 miles away
New York
Easy
0.1 miles Unknown
Winooski Falls waterfall

Winooski Falls

21.6 miles away
Vermont
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Plattsburgh (22 waterfalls)

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

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

12 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft

All 32 Waterfalls Near Plattsburgh

Beaver Meadows Falls waterfall

Beaver Meadows Falls

42.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
3.5 miles 500 ft

Chutes Hunter

69.3 km away
Quebec
Easy
3.4 km 46 m
Bolton Falls waterfall

Bolton Falls

43.5 miles away
Vermont
Easy
0.1 miles Unknown
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

43.7 miles away
New York
Easy
Unknown Unknown
Fairy Ladder Falls waterfall

Fairy Ladder Falls

44.5 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Bushnell Falls in New York, about 117 feet of drop LiDAR

Bushnell Falls

44.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
6.8 miles 700 ft
Moss Glen Falls waterfall

Moss Glen Falls

45.6 miles away
Vermont
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft
The Falls waterfall

The Falls

46.1 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Indian Falls waterfall

Indian Falls

47.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
4.5 miles 700 ft
Rocky Falls waterfall

Rocky Falls

48.5 miles away
New York
Easy
2.0 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Linsey Falls in New York, about 48 feet of drop LiDAR

Linsey Falls

49.1 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Wanika Falls waterfall

Wanika Falls

49.6 miles away
New York
Hard
12.0 miles Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Plattsburgh

Are there free waterfalls near Plattsburgh?

There are 16 free waterfalls near Plattsburgh, including Alice Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Plattsburgh?

There are 20 easy waterfall hikes near Plattsburgh, including Alice Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Plattsburgh?

There are 22 dog-friendly waterfalls near Plattsburgh, including Alice Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Plattsburgh?

There are 24 kid-friendly waterfalls near Plattsburgh, including Alice Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Plattsburgh?

There are 4 waterfalls that allow swimming near Plattsburgh, including Bingham Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Plattsburgh?

The shortest waterfall hike near Plattsburgh is Alice Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Plattsburgh?

The tallest waterfall near Plattsburgh is Kent Falls at 250 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Plattsburgh require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Plattsburgh?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near Plattsburgh have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Plattsburgh?

The closest waterfall to Plattsburgh is Kent Falls, approximately 6.6 miles away.

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