Spend The Day Exploring Waterfalls In New York S Adirondacks Region

Fans of waterfalls in New York are in heaven. We’ve got so many beautiful falls, including some of the most famous in the world. Niagara Falls, Kaaterskill Falls, Taughannock Falls: there’s some massive and gorgeous waterfalls to be seen in the Empire State. The Adirondack region mostly has smaller falls than some of our more towering ones, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t worth exploring. Next time you’ve got time for a day trip in New York, take a trip up to this beautiful area and check out some of the many smaller waterfalls there. We don’t have the time to name all the waterfalls in the Adirondacks, of course, but here are a few of our favorites:

Flume Falls: 5257 NY-86 Scenic, Wilmington, NY 12997

Craig McKay/Google Maps The Flume Falls Trail is one of our favorite short hikes in New York. It’s only a 2-mile loop and it’s easy to navigate, so it’s perfect even for novice hikers. 5257 NY-86 Scenic, Wilmington, NY 12997, USA

Auger Falls: Wells, NY 12190

Nikita I./Google Maps One great thing about many of these waterfalls is how easily accessible they are! For example, Auger Falls is a series of gently cascading falls that is only about half a mile from the road. Auger Falls, Wells, NY 12190, USA

Griffin Gorge and Waterfall: Teachout Rd, Wells, NY 12190

Joseph Marshall/Google Maps Griffin Falls is a hidden waterfall in New York that is not as popular as some of the larger falls, but is still just as beautiful. Measuring only about eight feet in height, there isn’t much scale to it, but it’s got a great swimming hole down at the bottom! Griffin Gorge and Waterfall, Teachout Rd, Wells, NY 12190, USA

East Creek Jimmy Falls: Wells, NY 12190

Paul Silber/Google Maps This is another very easily-accessed waterfall. It’s actually two small falls, about 10 feet in height, and it’s a quick .2-mile walk from the road. Check out the hike’s page at Alltrails for more information about how to access the waterfalls. Wells, NY 12190, USA

Buttermilk Falls: Long Lake, NY 12847

Edward Brubaker/Google Maps Continuing the trend of easy-to-reach waterfalls in New York is Buttermilk Falls in Long Lake. Located in the beautiful Sargent Ponds Wild Forest, it’s a very quick hike to get to this lovely little waterfall. Buttermilk Falls, Arietta, NY 12847, USA

Whiskey Brook Falls: NY-30, Speculator, NY 12164

Nelson Rudiak/Google Maps This waterfall sits practically just off the road. It’s about six feet tall and is particularly lovely when surrounded by fall foliage. New York 30, NY-30, Speculator, NY, USA

High Falls Gorge: 4761 NY-86, Wilmington, NY 12997

Phillip Hatfield/Google Maps High Falls Gorge is gorgeous even in the wintertime. The easy loop trail here can be hiked at any time of year and will show off several beautiful falls. High Falls Gorge, Wilmington, NY 12997, USA

Roaring Brook Falls: Keene Valley, NY

Todd Collins/Google Maps Roaring Brook Falls is one of the tallest waterfalls in the Adirondacks. The 1.6-mile trail that leads to the falls is lovely and can be accessed in any season. Roaring Brook Falls Trail, Keene, NY 12943, USA

Due to space and time limitations, we obviously couldn’t name every waterfall in New York’s Adirondacks region, but did we miss any that you are particularly fond of? Share your suggestions in the comments!

Craig McKay/Google Maps

The Flume Falls Trail is one of our favorite short hikes in New York. It’s only a 2-mile loop and it’s easy to navigate, so it’s perfect even for novice hikers.

5257 NY-86 Scenic, Wilmington, NY 12997, USA

Nikita I./Google Maps

One great thing about many of these waterfalls is how easily accessible they are! For example, Auger Falls is a series of gently cascading falls that is only about half a mile from the road.

Auger Falls, Wells, NY 12190, USA

Joseph Marshall/Google Maps

Griffin Falls is a hidden waterfall in New York that is not as popular as some of the larger falls, but is still just as beautiful. Measuring only about eight feet in height, there isn’t much scale to it, but it’s got a great swimming hole down at the bottom!

Griffin Gorge and Waterfall, Teachout Rd, Wells, NY 12190, USA

Paul Silber/Google Maps

This is another very easily-accessed waterfall. It’s actually two small falls, about 10 feet in height, and it’s a quick .2-mile walk from the road. Check out the hike’s page at Alltrails for more information about how to access the waterfalls.

Wells, NY 12190, USA

Edward Brubaker/Google Maps

Continuing the trend of easy-to-reach waterfalls in New York is Buttermilk Falls in Long Lake. Located in the beautiful Sargent Ponds Wild Forest, it’s a very quick hike to get to this lovely little waterfall.

Buttermilk Falls, Arietta, NY 12847, USA

Nelson Rudiak/Google Maps

This waterfall sits practically just off the road. It’s about six feet tall and is particularly lovely when surrounded by fall foliage.

New York 30, NY-30, Speculator, NY, USA

Phillip Hatfield/Google Maps

High Falls Gorge is gorgeous even in the wintertime. The easy loop trail here can be hiked at any time of year and will show off several beautiful falls.

High Falls Gorge, Wilmington, NY 12997, USA

Todd Collins/Google Maps

Roaring Brook Falls is one of the tallest waterfalls in the Adirondacks. The 1.6-mile trail that leads to the falls is lovely and can be accessed in any season.

Roaring Brook Falls Trail, Keene, NY 12943, USA

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