Waterfall Hikes Near Plattsburgh West, NY

1,307 residents
New York Time Zone
33 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Plattsburgh West? There are 33 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Plattsburgh West. 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 44.6837°N, -73.5037°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Plattsburgh West

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

32 of 33 gauged

9 of 32 waterfalls near Plattsburgh West are flowing strongly today

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

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Sunny · 77°F

Thu 79°F Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 76°F Sunny
Sat 77°F Sunny Best
Sun 79°F Chance Rain Showers
Mon 80°F Chance Rain Showers
Tue 82°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 83°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Plattsburgh West

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Hulls Falls Roaring ยท 2 cfs 91st percentile
  2. 2 Highgate Falls Roaring ยท 1 cfs 91st percentile
  3. 3 High Falls Roaring ยท 2 cfs 91st percentile
  4. 4 Monument Falls Roaring ยท 2 cfs 91st percentile
  5. 5 Clifford Falls Roaring ยท 2 cfs 91st percentile
  6. 6 Phelps Falls Roaring ยท 2 cfs 91st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Plattsburgh West (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
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

20.3 miles away
New York
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Plattsburgh West (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 33 Waterfalls Near Plattsburgh West

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
Huntington Falls waterfall

Huntington Falls

33.2 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 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
Bolton Falls waterfall

Bolton Falls

14.9 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Chutes Hunter

58.6 km away
Quebec
Easy
3.4 km 46 m
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
Moss Glen Falls waterfall

Moss Glen Falls

12.8 miles away
Vermont
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft
Hanging Spear Falls waterfall CC

Hanging Spear Falls

4.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Plattsburgh West

Are there free waterfalls near Plattsburgh West?

There are 17 free waterfalls near Plattsburgh West, including Alice Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Plattsburgh West?

There are 7 easy waterfall hikes near Plattsburgh West, including Bingham Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Plattsburgh West?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Plattsburgh West?

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

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Plattsburgh West?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Plattsburgh West?

The shortest waterfall hike near Plattsburgh West is Alice Falls at 0.5 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Plattsburgh West?

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

Do any waterfalls near Plattsburgh West require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Plattsburgh West?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near Plattsburgh West have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Plattsburgh West?

The closest waterfall to Plattsburgh West is Kent Falls, approximately 5.1 miles away.

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