Waterfall Hikes Near Old Forge, NY

573 residents
New York Time Zone
68 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

68 of 68 gauged

4 of 68 waterfalls near Old Forge are flowing strongly today

Agers Falls Moderate Lyons Falls Moderate Pixley Falls Moderate Auger Falls Moderate Austin Falls Moderate Christine Falls Moderate Basford Falls Barely Flowing Browns Falls Barely Flowing Copper Rock Falls Barely Flowing Flat Rock Falls Barely Flowing Greenwood Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Madison Chute Barely Flowing Newton Falls Barely Flowing Plumb Brook Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Rock Dam Falls Barely Flowing Sinclair Falls Barely Flowing Twin Falls Barely Flowing Sliding Falls Barely Flowing Bog River Falls Moderate Jamestown Falls Moderate Lower Falls Moderate Moody Falls Moderate Raquette Falls Moderate Upper Falls Moderate Burrville Cider Mill Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Crandall Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Lower High Falls Moderate Mill Dam Falls Moderate Sherman Falls Moderate Upper High Falls Moderate Trenton Falls Moderate Dicob Falls Barely Flowing Eagle Falls Barely Flowing Elmer Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Jerden Falls Barely Flowing Kings Falls Barely Flowing Eatonville Falls Moderate Shingle Mill Falls Moderate Singing Waters Falls Moderate Whitaker Falls Moderate Emeryville Falls Strong Fullerville Falls Strong Hazleton Falls Strong Five Falls (historical) Barely Flowing Gain Twist Falls (historical) Barely Flowing Harper Falls Barely Flowing Higley Falls Barely Flowing Lampsons Falls Barely Flowing Little Falls (historical) Barely Flowing Pelkys Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Three Falls Barely Flowing Stark Falls Barely Flowing Harts Falls Moderate Jacksons Falls Moderate Leatherstocking Falls Moderate Limekiln Falls Moderate Mad River Falls Moderate Ord Falls Strong Salmon River Falls Barely Flowing Touey Falls Moderate T Lake Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Partly Sunny · 70°F

Aft 70°F Partly Sunny Best
Sat 68°F Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Sun 69°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Lab 70°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Tue 70°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Wed 72°F Rain Showers Likely
Thu 68°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

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 Hazleton Falls Strong · 125 cfs 79th percentile
  2. 2 Fullerville Falls Strong · 125 cfs 79th percentile
  3. 3 Emeryville Falls Strong · 125 cfs 79th percentile
  4. 4 Ord Falls Strong · 71 cfs 77th percentile
  5. 5 Auger Falls Moderate · 175 cfs 74th percentile
  6. 6 Austin Falls Moderate · 175 cfs 74th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Old Forge (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.

Shingle Mill Falls

32.2 miles away
New York
Easy
2.0 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Old Forge (44 waterfalls)

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

Limekiln Falls waterfall

Limekiln Falls

28.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Eatonville Falls

5.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Agers Falls waterfall

Agers Falls

42.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 68 Waterfalls Near Old Forge

Harts Falls waterfall

Harts Falls

13.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Falls (historical) waterfall

Little Falls (historical)

3.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Burrville Cider Mill Falls

43.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

24.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Salmon River Falls waterfall

Salmon River Falls

27.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Raquette Falls waterfall

Raquette Falls

24.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
9.0 miles 500 ft
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

24.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft
Leatherstocking Falls waterfall

Leatherstocking Falls

25.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Old Forge

Are there free waterfalls near Old Forge?

There are 40 free waterfalls near Old Forge, including Agers Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Old Forge?

There are 5 easy waterfall hikes near Old Forge, including High Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Old Forge?

There are 44 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 0.4 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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