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

3 of 31 waterfalls near Plattsburgh are flowing strongly today

Alice Falls Low Rainbow Falls Low Artists Falls Barely Flowing Beaver Meadows Falls Barely Flowing Bushnell Falls Barely Flowing Fairy Ladder Falls Barely Flowing Indian Falls Barely Flowing Linsey Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Rocky Falls Barely Flowing The Falls Barely Flowing Bingham Falls Moderate Bingham Falls Moderate Bolton Falls Low Buttermilk Falls Moderate Split Rock Falls Moderate Clifford Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Hulls Falls Moderate Monument Falls Moderate Phelps Falls Moderate Russell Falls Moderate The Flume Fall Moderate High Falls Strong Highgate Falls Moderate Huntington Falls Strong Kent Falls Roaring Winooski Falls Moderate

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Sunny · 77°F

Tod 78°F Sunny
Sat 77°F Sunny Best
Sun 79°F Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Mon 79°F Chance Rain Showers
Tue 81°F Sunny
Wed 82°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 78°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 ยท 756 cfs 98th percentile
  2. 2 Huntington Falls Strong ยท 61 cfs 81st percentile
  3. 3 High Falls Strong ยท 190 cfs 78th percentile
  4. 4 Monument Falls Moderate ยท 1 cfs 67th percentile
  5. 5 The Flume Fall Moderate ยท 1 cfs 67th percentile
  6. 6 Phelps Falls Moderate ยท 1 cfs 67th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Plattsburgh (7 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

43.8 miles away
New York
Easy
0.7 miles 150 ft

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

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

Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

46.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Alice Falls waterfall CC

Alice Falls

33 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

46.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Winooski Falls waterfall

Winooski Falls

36.8 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 32 Waterfalls Near Plattsburgh

Beaver Meadows Falls waterfall

Beaver Meadows Falls

47.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
3.5 miles 500 ft

Chutes Hunter

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

Bolton Falls

14.9 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

47 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Fairy Ladder Falls waterfall

Fairy Ladder Falls

45.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bushnell Falls

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

Moss Glen Falls

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

The Falls

25.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Indian Falls waterfall

Indian Falls

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

Rocky Falls

4.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Linsey Falls

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

Wanika Falls

27.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

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 7 easy waterfall hikes near Plattsburgh, including Bingham 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 0.5 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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