Waterfall Hikes Near Old Forge, NY

573 residents
New York Time Zone
67 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Old Forge is where Route 28 traffic enters the western Adirondacks, and the Moose River drainage keeps this list long. Agers Falls drops 18 feet a short walk from the car. Limekiln Falls hides out toward Limekiln Lake, a mile and a half of easy trail. Shingle Mill Falls covers two miles with a couple hundred feet of gain, and Eagle Falls matches that distance with a bit more climbing. Sixty-eight falls come within fifty miles, dogs welcome on nearly every listed walk.

Located at 43.7060°N, -74.9722°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Old Forge

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

67 of 67 gauged

67 waterfalls near Old Forge have live flow data today

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Updated 21 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Mostly Sunny · 69°F

Wed 69°F Mostly Sunny Best
Thu 64°F Light Rain
Fri 60°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy
Sat 52°F Chance Light Rain
Sun 46°F Chance Rain And Snow
Mon 46°F Chance Light Rain
Tue 48°F Chance Rain And Snow

Flowing best right now near Old Forge

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Stark Falls Moderate · 1210 cfs 44th percentile
  2. 2 Three Falls Moderate · 1210 cfs 44th percentile
  3. 3 Gain Twist Falls (historical) Moderate · 1210 cfs 44th percentile
  4. 4 Higley Falls Moderate · 1210 cfs 44th percentile
  5. 5 Pelkys Falls Moderate · 1210 cfs 44th percentile
  6. 6 Harper Falls Moderate · 1210 cfs 44th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Old Forge (44 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.

Limekiln Falls waterfall

Limekiln Falls

4.9 miles away
New York
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Shingle Mill Falls in New York, about 36 feet of drop LiDAR

Shingle Mill Falls

13.2 miles away
New York
Easy
2.0 miles 200 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Eatonville Falls in New York, about 37 feet of drop LiDAR

Eatonville Falls

16.1 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Sliding Falls waterfall

Sliding Falls

17.4 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Agers Falls waterfall

Agers Falls

18.5 miles away
New York
Easy
0.1 miles Unknown

All 67 Waterfalls Near Old Forge

Limekiln Falls waterfall

Limekiln Falls

4.9 miles away
New York
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Shingle Mill Falls in New York, about 36 feet of drop LiDAR

Shingle Mill Falls

13.2 miles away
New York
Easy
2.0 miles 200 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Eatonville Falls in New York, about 37 feet of drop LiDAR

Eatonville Falls

16.1 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Singing Waters Falls in New York, about 67 feet of drop LiDAR

Singing Waters Falls

16.9 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Sliding Falls waterfall

Sliding Falls

17.4 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Agers Falls waterfall

Agers Falls

18.5 miles away
New York
Easy
0.1 miles Unknown
Eagle Falls waterfall

Eagle Falls

19.3 miles away
New York
Easy
Unknown Unknown
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

20.3 miles away
New York
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Lyons Falls waterfall

Lyons Falls

20.6 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Dicob Falls in New York, about 60 feet of drop LiDAR

Dicob Falls

21.1 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Whitaker Falls waterfall

Whitaker Falls

21.4 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Crandall Falls waterfall

Crandall Falls

22.1 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Elmer Falls waterfall

Elmer Falls

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

Touey Falls

24.7 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Newton Falls waterfall

Newton Falls

25.8 miles away
New York
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
T Lake Falls waterfall

T Lake Falls

27.4 miles away
New York
Hard
10.0 miles 1,500 ft
Browns Falls waterfall

Browns Falls

28.1 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Mill Dam Falls waterfall

Mill Dam Falls

28.3 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Trenton Falls waterfall

Trenton Falls

28.4 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Upper High Falls waterfall

Upper High Falls

28.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.0 miles Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Old Forge

Are there free waterfalls near Old Forge?

There are 42 free waterfalls near Old Forge, including Agers Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Old Forge?

There are 44 easy waterfall hikes near Old Forge, including Agers Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Old Forge?

There are 40 dog-friendly waterfalls near Old Forge, including Agers Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Old Forge?

There are 48 kid-friendly waterfalls near Old Forge, including Agers Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Old Forge?

There are 2 waterfalls that allow swimming near Old Forge, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Old Forge?

The shortest waterfall hike near Old Forge is Agers Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Old Forge?

The tallest waterfall near Old Forge is T Lake Falls at 600 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Old Forge require permits?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Old Forge?

The closest waterfall to Old Forge is Limekiln Falls, approximately 4.9 miles away.

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