Waterfall Hikes Near Schroon Lake, NY

926 residents
New York Time Zone
45 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Schroon Lake? There are 45 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Schroon Lake. 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 43.8345°N, -73.7647°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Schroon Lake

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

45 of 45 gauged

11 of 45 waterfalls near Schroon Lake are flowing strongly today

Alice Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Artists Falls Strong Beaver Meadows Falls Strong Bushnell Falls Strong Fairy Ladder Falls Strong Hanging Spear Falls Strong Indian Falls Strong Linsey Falls Strong Rainbow Falls Strong Rocky Falls Strong The Falls Strong Auger Falls Low Austin Falls Low Christine Falls Low Bailey Falls Barely Flowing Falls of Lana Barely Flowing Bakers Falls Barely Flowing Bog River Falls Barely Flowing Lower Falls Barely Flowing Raquette Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Moderate Kane Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Split Rock Falls Barely Flowing Center Rutland Falls Moderate Sutherland Falls Moderate Clifford Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Hulls Falls Barely Flowing Monument Falls Barely Flowing Phelps Falls Barely Flowing Russell Falls Barely Flowing The Flume Fall Barely Flowing Eggleston Falls Moderate Huntington Falls Barely Flowing Millers Falls Low Ord Falls Low Wanika Falls Low Moss Glen Falls Low Texas Falls Low Touey Falls Roaring Spier Falls Low

Updated 41 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Sunny · 93°F

Wed 93°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 96°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 93°F Sunny Best
Ind 89°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 84°F Chance Rain Showers
Mon 81°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Tue 85°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Schroon Lake

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Touey Falls Roaring · 0 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Indian Falls Strong · 0 cfs 78th percentile
  3. 3 Rainbow Falls Strong · 0 cfs 78th percentile
  4. 4 Rocky Falls Strong · 0 cfs 78th percentile
  5. 5 Hanging Spear Falls Strong · 0 cfs 78th percentile
  6. 6 Fairy Ladder Falls Strong · 0 cfs 78th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Schroon Lake (1 waterfall)

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.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Schroon Lake (28 waterfalls)

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

Artists Falls waterfall

Artists Falls

40.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Russell Falls waterfall

Russell Falls

37.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 45 Waterfalls Near Schroon Lake

Linsey Falls

16.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
The Falls waterfall

The Falls

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

Fairy Ladder Falls

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

Artists Falls

40.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Russell Falls waterfall

Russell Falls

37.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

7.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Beaver Meadows Falls waterfall

Beaver Meadows Falls

40.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
3.5 miles 500 ft
Phelps Falls waterfall

Phelps Falls

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

Split Rock Falls

33.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bushnell Falls

28.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
6.8 miles 700 ft
Hulls Falls waterfall

Hulls Falls

34.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Ord Falls

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

Indian Falls

45.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
4.5 miles 700 ft
Hanging Spear Falls waterfall CC

Hanging Spear Falls

25 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Clifford Falls waterfall

Clifford Falls

33.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rocky Falls waterfall

Rocky Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

19.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
The Flume Fall waterfall

The Flume Fall

29.7 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft
Spier Falls waterfall

Spier Falls

27.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Monument Falls waterfall

Monument Falls

35.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Schroon Lake

Are there free waterfalls near Schroon Lake?

There are 19 free waterfalls near Schroon Lake, including Alice Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Schroon Lake?

There is 1 easy waterfall hike near Schroon Lake, including The Flume Fall.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Schroon Lake?

There are 28 dog-friendly waterfalls near Schroon Lake, including Alice Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Schroon Lake?

There are 31 kid-friendly waterfalls near Schroon Lake, including Alice Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Schroon Lake?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Schroon Lake?

The shortest waterfall hike near Schroon Lake is Alice Falls at 1.0 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Schroon Lake?

The tallest waterfall near Schroon Lake is Buttermilk Falls at 165 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Schroon Lake require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Schroon Lake?

Yes, 7 waterfalls near Schroon Lake have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Schroon Lake?

The closest waterfall to Schroon Lake is Linsey Falls, approximately 6 miles away.

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