Waterfall Hikes Near Paul Smiths, NY

616 residents
New York Time Zone
73 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Paul Smiths? There are 73 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Paul Smiths. 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 44.4341°N, -74.2533°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Paul Smiths

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

72 of 73 gauged

23 of 72 waterfalls near Paul Smiths are flowing strongly today

Alice Falls Roaring Rainbow Falls Roaring Allen Falls Strong Bruner Falls Strong High Falls Strong Kingsley Falls Strong Sylvan Falls Strong Auger Falls Moderate Austin Falls Moderate Christine Falls Moderate Augerhole Falls Barely Flowing Bog River Falls Barely Flowing Jamestown Falls Barely Flowing Lower Falls Barely Flowing Moody Falls Barely Flowing Raquette Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Basford Falls Barely Flowing Browns Falls Barely Flowing Copper Rock Falls Barely Flowing Flat Rock 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 Brasher Falls Strong Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Moderate Split Rock Falls Moderate Cascade Falls Moderate Harts Falls Moderate Jacksons Falls Moderate Rushton 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 Five Falls (historical) Strong Gain Twist Falls (historical) Strong Harper Falls Strong Higley Falls Strong Lampsons Falls Strong Little Falls (historical) Strong Pelkys Falls Strong Rainbow Falls Strong Three Falls Strong Stark Falls Strong High Falls Strong Kent Falls Moderate Millers Falls Strong Ord Falls Strong Wanika Falls Strong Winooski Falls Roaring Touey 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 Chance Rain Showers
Sun 68°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Lab 71°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Tue 69°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Wed 72°F Rain Showers Likely
Thu 68°F Rain Showers Likely

Flowing best right now near Paul Smiths

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Winooski Falls Roaring · 352 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Alice Falls Roaring · 14 cfs 96th percentile
  3. 3 Rainbow Falls Roaring · 14 cfs 96th percentile
  4. 4 Allen Falls Strong · 154 cfs 86th percentile
  5. 5 Sylvan Falls Strong · 154 cfs 86th percentile
  6. 6 High Falls Strong · 154 cfs 86th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Paul Smiths (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.

High Falls waterfall

High Falls

31 miles away
New York
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Paul Smiths (42 waterfalls)

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

Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

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

Raquette Falls

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

High Falls

35.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 73 Waterfalls Near Paul Smiths

Augerhole Falls

11.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

31 miles away
New York
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

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

Raquette Falls

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

High Falls

35.1 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
Millers Falls waterfall

Millers Falls

18.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wanika Falls waterfall

Wanika Falls

3.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

36.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 500 ft
Monument Falls waterfall

Monument Falls

30.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
The Flume Fall waterfall

The Flume Fall

30.9 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft
Stark Falls waterfall

Stark Falls

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

Rocky Falls

3.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Kingsley Falls

16.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bruner Falls

22.8 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
Jamestown Falls waterfall

Jamestown Falls

11.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Moody Falls waterfall

Moody Falls

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

Clifford Falls

37.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Sylvan Falls

14.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Paul Smiths

Are there free waterfalls near Paul Smiths?

There are 31 free waterfalls near Paul Smiths, including Alice Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Paul Smiths?

There are 5 easy waterfall hikes near Paul Smiths, including High Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Paul Smiths?

There are 42 dog-friendly waterfalls near Paul Smiths, including Alice Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Paul Smiths?

There are 47 kid-friendly waterfalls near Paul Smiths, including Alice Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Paul Smiths?

There are 4 waterfalls that allow swimming near Paul Smiths, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Paul Smiths?

The shortest waterfall hike near Paul Smiths is Alice Falls at 0.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Paul Smiths?

The tallest waterfall near Paul Smiths is Kent Falls at 250 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Paul Smiths require permits?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near Paul Smiths require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

What is the closest waterfall to Paul Smiths?

The closest waterfall to Paul Smiths is Augerhole Falls, approximately 13.1 miles away.

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