Waterfall Hikes Near Saranac Lake, NY

5,079 residents
New York Time Zone
68 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

High Peaks water rings Saranac Lake, sixty-eight falls of it inside fifty miles. Monument Falls pours beside Route 86 along the West Branch of the Ausable without asking a single step. Over by Wilmington, The Flume wants about a mile on foot. Rocky Falls makes two easy miles. Wanika Falls is the commitment, twelve round-trip miles on the Northville-Placid Trail, best saved for a long July day. Dogs can join on most of the trails that carry data.

Located at 44.3252°N, -74.1309°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Saranac Lake

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

67 of 68 gauged

6 of 67 waterfalls near Saranac Lake 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 Auger Falls Barely Flowing Austin Falls Barely Flowing Christine Falls Barely Flowing Augerhole Falls Barely Flowing Bog River Falls Barely Flowing Jamestown Falls Barely Flowing Lower Falls Barely Flowing Moody Falls Barely Flowing Raquette Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing 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 Buttermilk Falls Roaring Split Rock Falls Roaring 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 Strong

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Mostly Sunny · 61°F

Tod 59°F Cloudy
Wed 69°F Mostly Cloudy
Thu 72°F Partly Sunny
Fri 66°F Rain Showers Likely
Sat 61°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sun 61°F Chance Rain Showers
Mon 54°F Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Saranac Lake

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Split Rock Falls Roaring · 79 cfs 96th percentile
  2. 2 Buttermilk Falls Roaring · 79 cfs 96th percentile
  3. 3 Winooski Falls Strong · 226 cfs 82nd percentile
  4. 4 Touey Falls Strong · 0 cfs 82nd percentile
  5. 5 High Falls Strong · 35 cfs 75th percentile
  6. 6 Rainbow Falls Moderate · 12 cfs 71st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Saranac Lake (35 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.

Monument Falls waterfall

Monument Falls

9.8 miles away
New York
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Rocky Falls waterfall

Rocky Falls

13.1 miles away
New York
Easy
2.0 miles Unknown
The Flume Fall waterfall

The Flume Fall

14.3 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Saranac Lake (39 waterfalls)

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

High Falls waterfall

High Falls

12 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 500 ft

All 68 Waterfalls Near Saranac Lake

Wanika Falls waterfall

Wanika Falls

9.3 miles away
New York
Hard
12.0 miles Unknown
Monument Falls waterfall

Monument Falls

9.8 miles away
New York
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

12 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 500 ft
Rocky Falls waterfall

Rocky Falls

13.1 miles away
New York
Easy
2.0 miles Unknown
Millers Falls waterfall

Millers Falls

14 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
The Flume Fall waterfall

The Flume Fall

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

Clifford Falls

15.4 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

16.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft
Hanging Spear Falls waterfall CC

Hanging Spear Falls

16.9 miles away
New York
Hard
10.0 miles Unknown
Raquette Falls waterfall

Raquette Falls

17 miles away
New York
Moderate
9.0 miles 500 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

17.4 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Indian Falls waterfall

Indian Falls

17.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
4.5 miles 700 ft
Hulls Falls waterfall

Hulls Falls

18.6 miles away
New York
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Ord Falls in New York, about 129 feet of drop LiDAR

Ord Falls

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

Bushnell Falls

19.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
6.8 miles 700 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

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

Phelps Falls

21.1 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Augerhole Falls in New York, about 42 feet of drop LiDAR

Augerhole Falls

22.3 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Beaver Meadows Falls waterfall

Beaver Meadows Falls

22.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
3.5 miles 500 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

23.1 miles away
New York
Easy
Unknown Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Saranac Lake

Are there free waterfalls near Saranac Lake?

There are 28 free waterfalls near Saranac Lake, including Alice Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Saranac Lake?

There are 35 easy waterfall hikes near Saranac Lake, including Alice Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Saranac Lake?

There are 39 dog-friendly waterfalls near Saranac Lake, including Alice Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Saranac Lake?

There are 44 kid-friendly waterfalls near Saranac Lake, including Alice Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Saranac Lake?

There are 4 waterfalls that allow swimming near Saranac Lake, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Saranac Lake?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Saranac Lake?

The tallest waterfall near Saranac Lake is Kent Falls at 250 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Saranac Lake require permits?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Saranac Lake?

The closest waterfall to Saranac Lake is Wanika Falls, approximately 9.3 miles away.

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