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

13 of 72 waterfalls near Paul Smiths are flowing strongly today

Alice Falls Roaring Rainbow Falls Roaring Allen Falls Roaring Bruner Falls Roaring High Falls Roaring Kingsley Falls Roaring Sylvan Falls Roaring 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) 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 High Falls Strong Kent Falls Moderate Millers Falls Strong Ord Falls Strong Wanika Falls Strong Winooski Falls Roaring Touey Falls Moderate

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Sunny · 71°F

Tod 71°F Partly Sunny
Sat 67°F Patchy Fog then Chance Rain Showers
Sun 68°F Mostly Sunny
Lab 71°F Sunny Best
Tue 66°F Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Wed 68°F Chance Rain Showers
Thu 70°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 · 263 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Alice Falls Roaring · 13 cfs 91st percentile
  3. 3 Rainbow Falls Roaring · 13 cfs 91st percentile
  4. 4 Kingsley Falls Roaring · 157 cfs 90th percentile
  5. 5 High Falls Roaring · 157 cfs 90th percentile
  6. 6 Sylvan Falls Roaring · 157 cfs 90th 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

Newton Falls waterfall

Newton Falls

8.7 miles away
New York
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Browns Falls waterfall

Browns Falls

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

High Falls

9.6 miles away
New York
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft

Linsey Falls

49.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Austin Falls waterfall

Austin Falls

30.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

27.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rushton Falls waterfall

Rushton Falls

4.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Christine Falls

37.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Auger Falls waterfall

Auger Falls

30.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Winooski Falls waterfall

Winooski Falls

0.3 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Madison Chute

18 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rock Dam Falls waterfall

Rock Dam Falls

35.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Sliding Falls waterfall

Sliding Falls

37.2 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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