Waterfall Hikes Near Plattsburgh, NY

19,907 residents
New York Time Zone
32 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Plattsburgh splits its waterfall chasing between two states. Head southwest into Ausable country and Alice Falls in Keeseville needs a tenth of a mile, while The Flume near Wilmington takes about a mile. Rainbow Falls is another easy half mile. Ride the ferry across Lake Champlain instead and Winooski Falls pours through a Vermont mill town in full view of the street. Thirty-two falls land within fifty miles, and the listed trails all allow dogs.

Located at 44.6951°N, -73.4563°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Plattsburgh

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

31 of 32 gauged

10 of 31 waterfalls near Plattsburgh are flowing strongly today

Alice Falls Roaring Rainbow Falls Roaring Bingham Falls Strong Bingham Falls Strong Bolton Falls Strong Buttermilk Falls Moderate Split Rock 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 High Falls Strong Highgate Falls Strong Huntington Falls Moderate Kent Falls Moderate Moss Glen Falls Strong Winooski Falls Roaring Wanika Falls Strong

Updated 22 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 73°F

Aft 78°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 72°F Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
Sun 73°F Mostly Sunny Best
Lab 77°F Sunny
Tue 70°F Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Wed 72°F Chance Rain Showers
Thu 76°F Rain Showers Likely

Flowing best right now near Plattsburgh

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Winooski Falls Roaring ยท 263 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Alice Falls Roaring ยท 13 cfs 91st percentile
  3. 3 Rainbow Falls Roaring ยท 13 cfs 91st percentile
  4. 4 Bolton Falls Strong ยท 53 cfs 87th percentile
  5. 5 Moss Glen Falls Strong ยท 37 cfs 86th percentile
  6. 6 Highgate Falls Strong ยท 1 cfs 82nd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Plattsburgh (7 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.

Kent Falls waterfall

Kent Falls

27.9 miles away
New York
Easy
0.7 miles 150 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Plattsburgh (22 waterfalls)

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

Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

43.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Alice Falls waterfall CC

Alice Falls

13.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

45.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Winooski Falls waterfall

Winooski Falls

0.3 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 32 Waterfalls Near Plattsburgh

Kent Falls waterfall

Kent Falls

27.9 miles away
New York
Easy
0.7 miles 150 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

43.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Alice Falls waterfall CC

Alice Falls

13.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

45.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Winooski Falls waterfall

Winooski Falls

0.3 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Highgate Falls waterfall

Highgate Falls

14 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

31 miles away
New York
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
The Flume Fall waterfall

The Flume Fall

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

High Falls

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

Bingham Falls

31.2 miles away
Vermont
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft
Clifford Falls waterfall

Clifford Falls

37.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Split Rock Falls waterfall

Split Rock Falls

39.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hulls Falls waterfall

Hulls Falls

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

High Falls

37.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Phelps Falls waterfall

Phelps Falls

29.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bingham Falls waterfall

Bingham Falls

31.5 miles away
Vermont
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft
Monument Falls waterfall

Monument Falls

30.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Russell Falls waterfall

Russell Falls

44.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Huntington Falls waterfall

Huntington Falls

21.2 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Artists Falls waterfall

Artists Falls

44 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Plattsburgh

Are there free waterfalls near Plattsburgh?

There are 16 free waterfalls near Plattsburgh, including Alice Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Plattsburgh?

There are 7 easy waterfall hikes near Plattsburgh, including Bingham Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Plattsburgh?

There are 22 dog-friendly waterfalls near Plattsburgh, including Alice Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Plattsburgh?

There are 24 kid-friendly waterfalls near Plattsburgh, including Alice Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Plattsburgh?

There are 4 waterfalls that allow swimming near Plattsburgh, including Bingham Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Plattsburgh?

The shortest waterfall hike near Plattsburgh is Alice Falls at 0.5 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Plattsburgh?

The tallest waterfall near Plattsburgh is Kent Falls at 250 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Plattsburgh require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Plattsburgh?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near Plattsburgh have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Plattsburgh?

The closest waterfall to Plattsburgh is Kent Falls, approximately 6.6 miles away.

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