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

17 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 Artists Falls Low Beaver Meadows Falls Low Bushnell Falls Low Fairy Ladder Falls Low Hanging Spear Falls Low Indian Falls Low Linsey Falls Low Rainbow Falls Low Rocky Falls Low The Falls Low Auger Falls Moderate Austin Falls Moderate Christine Falls Moderate Augerhole Falls Roaring Bog River Falls Roaring Jamestown Falls Roaring Lower Falls Roaring Moody Falls Roaring Raquette Falls Roaring Upper Falls Roaring Basford Falls Moderate Browns Falls Moderate Copper Rock Falls Moderate Flat Rock Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Madison Chute Moderate Newton Falls Moderate Plumb Brook Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Rock Dam Falls Moderate Sinclair Falls Moderate Twin Falls Moderate Sliding Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing 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 Five Falls (historical) Roaring Gain Twist Falls (historical) Roaring Harper Falls Roaring Higley Falls Roaring Lampsons Falls Roaring Little Falls (historical) Roaring Pelkys Falls Roaring Rainbow Falls Roaring Three Falls Roaring Stark Falls Roaring High Falls Low Kent Falls Moderate Millers Falls Moderate Ord Falls Moderate Wanika Falls Moderate Winooski Falls Moderate Touey Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Mostly Sunny · 53°F

Sun 36°F Chance Snow Showers then Cloudy
Mon 38°F Mostly Cloudy
Tue 46°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 50°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 53°F Mostly Sunny Best
Fri 51°F Partly Sunny
Sat 51°F Partly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Saranac Lake

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Upper Falls Roaring ยท 734 cfs 99th percentile
  2. 2 Raquette Falls Roaring ยท 734 cfs 99th percentile
  3. 3 Augerhole Falls Roaring ยท 734 cfs 99th percentile
  4. 4 Jamestown Falls Roaring ยท 734 cfs 99th percentile
  5. 5 Bog River Falls Roaring ยท 734 cfs 99th percentile
  6. 6 Moody Falls Roaring ยท 734 cfs 99th 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 (34 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

Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

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

Alice Falls

37.7 miles away
New York
Easy
0.1 miles Unknown
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

38.1 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

38.3 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Gain Twist Falls (historical) in New York LiDAR

Gain Twist Falls (historical)

38.3 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

38.6 miles away
New York
Easy
Unknown Unknown
Sinclair Falls waterfall

Sinclair Falls

39.4 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Five Falls (historical) waterfall

Five Falls (historical)

39.7 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Basford Falls in New York, about 58 feet of drop LiDAR

Basford Falls

40 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Kent Falls waterfall

Kent Falls

40.9 miles away
New York
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Touey Falls in New York, about 40 feet of drop LiDAR

Touey Falls

41.1 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Three Falls waterfall

Three Falls

41.1 miles away
New York
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Newton Falls waterfall

Newton Falls

42.2 miles away
New York
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Aerial view around Pelkys Falls in New York Aerial

Pelkys Falls

42.7 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Lampsons Falls waterfall

Lampsons Falls

43.7 miles away
New York
Easy
1.2 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Higley Falls in New York, about 53 feet of drop LiDAR

Higley Falls

43.9 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Browns Falls waterfall

Browns Falls

44.2 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Harper Falls waterfall

Harper Falls

45.3 miles away
New York
Easy
2.5 miles Unknown
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

45.5 miles away
New York
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Austin Falls waterfall

Austin Falls

46.5 miles away
New York
Easy
0.1 miles Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Saranac Lake

Are there free waterfalls near Saranac Lake?

There are 36 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 34 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 Buttermilk Falls at 128 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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