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

13 of 67 waterfalls near Saranac Lake are flowing strongly today

Alice Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing 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 Auger Falls Barely Flowing Austin Falls Barely Flowing Christine Falls Barely Flowing Augerhole Falls Low Bog River Falls Low Jamestown Falls Low Lower Falls Low Moody Falls Low Raquette Falls Low Upper Falls Low Basford Falls Strong Browns Falls Strong Copper Rock Falls Strong Flat Rock Falls Strong High Falls Strong Madison Chute Strong Newton Falls Strong Plumb Brook Falls Strong Rainbow Falls Strong Rock Dam Falls Strong Sinclair Falls Strong Twin Falls Strong Sliding Falls Strong Buttermilk Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Low Split Rock Falls Low 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) Low Gain Twist Falls (historical) Low Harper Falls Low Higley Falls Low Lampsons Falls Low Little Falls (historical) Low Pelkys Falls Low Rainbow Falls Low Three Falls Low Stark Falls Low High Falls Moderate Kent Falls Moderate Millers Falls Barely Flowing Ord Falls Barely Flowing Wanika Falls Barely Flowing Winooski Falls Low Touey Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 37 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Mostly Sunny · 72°F

Sat 72°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 74°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 72°F Chance Rain Showers
Tue 75°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 77°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 72°F Rain Showers Likely
Fri 72°F Mostly Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Saranac Lake

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Madison Chute Strong · 215 cfs 78th percentile
  2. 2 High Falls Strong · 215 cfs 78th percentile
  3. 3 Newton Falls Strong · 215 cfs 78th percentile
  4. 4 Flat Rock Falls Strong · 215 cfs 78th percentile
  5. 5 Plumb Brook Falls Strong · 215 cfs 78th percentile
  6. 6 Copper Rock Falls Strong · 215 cfs 78th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Saranac Lake (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.

The Flume Fall waterfall

The Flume Fall

47.9 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.

Monument Falls waterfall

Monument Falls

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

High Falls

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

Rocky Falls

4.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 68 Waterfalls Near Saranac Lake

Russell Falls waterfall

Russell Falls

23.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Artists Falls waterfall

Artists Falls

46.8 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
The Falls waterfall

The Falls

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

Jamestown Falls

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

Moody Falls

25.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bog River Falls waterfall

Bog River Falls

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

High Falls

22.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Split Rock Falls waterfall

Split Rock Falls

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

High Falls

47.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Stark Falls waterfall

Stark Falls

46.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Kingsley Falls

12.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bruner Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

29.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Little Falls (historical) waterfall

Little Falls (historical)

4.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Linsey Falls

34.6 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

Sylvan Falls

2.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Copper Rock Falls waterfall

Copper Rock Falls

9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Flat Rock Falls waterfall

Flat Rock Falls

3.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

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 5 easy waterfall hikes near Saranac Lake, including High 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 0.4 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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