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New York City Waterfalls |
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Click here for information
about the New York City Waterfall Project (2008) |
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Albany
County
(back) |
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Cohoes Falls |
Map |
A massive falls, 75 ft high and 1000 ft wide on the
Mohawk River. |
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1 fall |
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Fox Creek
Falls |
Map |
A series of cascades, from 3 to 10 ft high in a
town park in Berne. A former mill site. |
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5 falls |
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Hannacroix Ravine |
Map |
A (usually dry) waterfall in this ravine on
Nature Conservancy property. |
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1 fall |
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John Boyd Thacher
State Park |
Map |
This State Park has miles of trails and over 20
waterfalls along the Helderberg Escarpment. |
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multiple falls |
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Partridge Run Falls |
Map |
Several accessible waterfalls in the Partridge
Run Game Management Area, west of Albany. |
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4 falls |
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Rensselaerville Falls |
Map |
A 70 ft falls in the Edmond Niles Huyck Nature
Preserve 30 miles southwest of Albany. |
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1 fall |
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Allegany County
(back) |
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Hume Falls |
Map |
An estimated 30 ft high, roadside falls on Cold
Creek in the village of Hume. |
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1 fall |
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Mills Mills Falls |
Map |
A 12 ft dam waterfall
leads to a series of cascades totaling 17 ft.
(Private Property. No trespassing) Visible from the
roadside. |
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multiple falls |
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Sun Valley Campsite Falls |
Map |
This private campground features three
waterfalls along a small stretch of Canaserga Creek.
Campground Website. |
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3
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Wiscoy Falls |
Map |
A 40 ft series of 5
drops make up this picturesque creek. |
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1
fall |
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Cattaraugus County
(back) |
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Bridal Falls |
Map |
A 40 ft high seasonal falls that empties into
Stoddard Creek in Allegany State Park. |
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1
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Riceville Falls |
Map |
Estimated 40 ft high falls on Gooseneck Creek
in Riceville.
(Property status unknown). Possibly visible from Rt. 240
(county Rt. 32). |
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1
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Schoolmarm Falls |
Map |
Often called
Waterman's Cascade or Buttermilk Falls, this 70 ft high ribbon
cascade
is a roadside falls east of Zoar Valley. |
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1
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Waterman's
Cascade |
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See Schoolmarm Falls |
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Zoar Valley
Waterfalls |
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Zoar Valley, a state Multi-Use Area, is home
to over 14 waterfalls; most of which are publically
accessible. Zoar Valley falls within Erie and Cattaraugus
counties. Some unnamed, private falls are not listed here.
The falls can be grouped into 2 sections of the valley: |
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14+
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Cattaraugus Creek Falls: |
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6 Falls |
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-Barebutt Falls |
Map |
An 80 ft falls segmented into 7 drops (only 2
being visible). |
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-Bare buns Falls |
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See Barebutt Falls |
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-Bridal Veil Falls |
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See Ross's Falls |
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-Free Fall Falls |
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See Stony Creek Falls |
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-Holcomb Falls |
Map |
An 80 ft drop. Accessible by raft and a short
hike. |
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-Plunge Cascade |
Map |
An 80 ft seasonal cascade down a tributary
into Cattaraugus Creek. Accessible by raft and a short hike. |
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-Ross's Falls |
Map |
A 120 ft tall, 50 ft wide cascade near the
south branch junction. |
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-Skinny Dip Falls |
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See Ross's Falls |
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-Stony Creek Falls |
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An 80 ft steep ribbon then falls directly
into the main creek. Visible by raft. |
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South Branch Cattaraugus Creek Falls: |
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6+ Falls |
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-Big Falls |
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An 18 ft plunge into the creek. This
falls is on Nature Sanctuary Society of Western New York
land. Society members are permitted to visit the falls if
permission is granted. |
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-Buff Falls |
Map |
A 120 ft tall seasonal ribbon cascade that
empties into the south branch of Cattaraugus Creek. |
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-Deer Lick Falls |
Map |
An 80 ft falls segmented into 2 drops. Only
the bottom 70 ft is visible. This falls is on The Nature
Conservancy land and access is not permitted -
Though you can still see the lower (6 ft tall) falls from
state land. |
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-Forty Falls |
Map |
A 75 ft segmented cascade that passed under
Forty Rd. |
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-Gossamer Cascade |
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A 130 ft tall seasonal ribbon cascade that
empties into the south branch of Cattaraugus Creek. |
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-Plumb Brook Falls |
Map |
This 45 ft ribbon cascade is on private
property (no trespassing). |
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Cayuga County
(back) |
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Carpenter Falls
-Angel Falls |
Map |
A difficult trail
leads to an breathtaking horseshoe gully with a powerful 90
ft ribbon plunge and a 62 ft freefall/cascade. The large cap rock allows visitors to walk
behind the falls (with caution). |
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4
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(2 Accessible) |
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Clifton Falls |
Map |
On the east end of
Cayuga Lake, south of Wells College in Aurora.
(Private Property) |
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1
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Decker Creek
Falls |
Map |
One 10 ft and one 6
ft
waterfall only 1/2 mile from Montville Falls. |
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2
falls |
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Fillmore Glen
State Park |
Map |
Similar to Watkins
Glen and Stony Brook. A glacier-carved glen. |
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5
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Great Gully Falls |
Map |
This deep ravine
offers 3 small cascades and one 20 ft plunge. The
majority of this gully is on private property. |
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4
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Montville Falls |
Map |
A giant 75 ft cascade.
Decker Creek falls is nearby. |
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1
fall |
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New Hope Mill Falls |
Map |
Two man-made falls
help power a historical mill still in use today. |
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2
dammed
falls |
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Chautauqua County (back) |
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Arkwright Falls |
Map |
A 25 ft cascade
finishes up this well-worn creek-walk up Canadaway Creek. A
tributary creates a 28 ft ribbon cascade and punchbowl pools.
(Access may be
though Private Property). |
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2
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Hawley Dam Falls |
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An old dam once used
by the Westfield water department creates this 8 ft fall. |
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1
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Laona Falls |
Map |
A roadside, multi-tiered falls, totaling more
than 30 ft in height, in the Village Laona, south of Fredonia. |
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1
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Shumla Falls |
Map |
A 20 ft falls and a
smaller falls on Canadaway Creek, south of Laona Falls.
(Private Property) |
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2
fall |
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Skinny Dip Falls |
Map |
As the name says,
the pool below the 6 ft fall is within nudist area. |
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Multiple falls |
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Walnut Falls |
Map |
A 20 ft roadside
cascade set in the heart of the village of Forestville. |
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1
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Chenengo County (back) |
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Chippewa
Falls |
Map* |
A 200 ft high seasonal ribbon falls along the
Finger Lakes Trail near Lincklaen. |
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1
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Eddy Creek
Falls |
Map |
A 6 ft cascade and a 2 foot drop along the
Finger Lakes Trail. South of Oxford. |
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2
falls |
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Rexford
Falls |
Map |
A 75 ft high drop on Mad Brook within a park,
near Sherburne. |
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1
fall |
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Upperville
Falls |
Map |
An 8 ft high freefall on Pleasant Brook in
Upperville. |
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1
fall |
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Clinton County (back) |
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Rainbow Falls (2) |
Map |
Two massive drops totaling 70 ft high on the
Ausable River at Ausable Chasm. Easily one of the most
popular waterfalls in Adirondack Park. |
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1 fall |
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Columbia County (back) |
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Stuyvesant Falls |
Map |
Two waterfalls, one with a man-made dam top
on Kinderhook Creek, south of Albany. A popular local
watering hole. |
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2
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Cortland County (back) |
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Enchanted Hollow
Falls |
Map |
A small, seasonal waterfall, set in a
beautiful section of Morgan Hill State Forest, along the
Onondaga section of the Finger Lakes Trail. |
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1
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Hemlock Falls |
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See Enchanted Hollow Falls. |
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Spicer
Falls |
Map |
A 50 ft falls spread out like a fan. The
Onondaga section of the Finger Lakes Trail passes through
here, yet the property status of the falls is unknown. |
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1
fall |
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Tinker
Falls |
Map |
This tributary to
Labrador Creek jumps 50 ft from a hanging caprock and then
cascades another 30. |
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1
fall |
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Erie County (back) |
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Akron Falls |
Map |
Lower Akron Falls is roughly 44 ft high and Upper
Falls is less than 30. Both are located along Murder Creek in Akron. |
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2
falls |
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Clarksburg Falls |
Map |
A 20 ft roadside falls on
Eighteenmile Creek in Clarksburg. Private
Property - No trespassing |
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1
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Colden Falls |
Map |
A 16 ft drop at a sharp bend in the west branch
of Cazenovia Creek in the village of Colden. |
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1
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Emery Park Falls
- Harrigan's Falls |
Map |
This county park hosts 4 falls. North Emery
Falls is roughly 40 ft high, South Emery Falls is less then
15 ft high, Emery Falls is 38 ft high, and Harrigan's Falls is
5 ft high. |
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4
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Eternal Flame Falls |
Map |
This unique, 30 ft high cascade is made from
shale with high natural gas content. Small flames can be lit
from the gas leaking from the rock behind the falls. |
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1
fall |
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Glen Falls |
Map |
A multi-tiered falls, totaling 27 ft high
in a small park in the village of Williamsville. |
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1
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Serenity Falls |
Map |
A small series of cascades within Forest Lawn
Cemetery. Buffalo's only natural waterfall. |
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1
fall |
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Tannery Falls |
Map |
A 20 ft cascade into the west branch of
Cazenovia Creek south of East Aurora. |
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1
fall |
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West
Falls |
Map |
A tiered natural drop of roughly 5 ft with a
man-mad dam of 4 ft in the village of West Falls. |
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1
fall |
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Zoar Valley Falls |
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Zoar Valley falls within Erie and Cattaraugus
counties. Click here. |
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13+ falls |
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Essex County (back) |
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Artists Falls |
Map |
A 20 ft high cascade in Gill Brook, a
tributary to East Branch of the Ausable River. Additional
falls (10-20 ft high) can be found upstream. |
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multiple falls |
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Beaver Meadows Falls |
Map |
60 ft horsetail
cascade falls on a tributary to the
East Branch of the Ausable River. |
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1
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Beede Brook |
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See Dipper Brook |
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9 fall |
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Beer
Walls Falls |
Map |
A 150 ft cascade down a sheer cliff, often
used by both rock and ice climbers. |
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1
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Birmingham Falls |
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See Rainbow Falls (2) |
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9 fall |
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Blue Ridge Falls |
Map |
A stretch of The Branch, near Blue Ridge
Campground, that features several small, turbulent drops. |
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multiple falls |
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Bouquet
River Falls (North Fork) |
Map |
A relatively steep hike with plenty of
waterfalls and a swimming hole. The first falls is right
along Route 73. |
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8
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Bouquet
River Falls (South Fork) |
Map |
Several small falls on this stretch of the
South Fork. |
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multiple falls |
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Bushnell Falls |
Map |
A 5 mile hike up Johns Brook from Keene
Valley, will lead you to this 20 ft fall within a secluded
gorge. |
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1
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Cascade Lake Falls |
Map |
A large cascade, dropping over 100 ft from
cascade mountain. Easily seen from Route 73. |
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1
fall |
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Deer Brook Falls |
Map |
An 80 ft cascade is the centerpiece of Deer
Brook, a tributary to the East Branch of the Ausable River.
Deer brook has numerous waterfalls- possible the most of any
minor waterway in the Adirondacks. |
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multiple falls |
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Dipper
Brook |
Map |
A steep gully near Keene Valley. |
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multiple falls |
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Fairy Ladder Falls |
Map |
A 90 ft high staircase cascade on Gill Brook,
upstream from Artists Falls. Additional falls (10-20 ft
high) can be found upstream. The highest (elevation)
waterfall in the Adirondacks. |
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1
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Falls
Brook |
Map |
Several waterfalls, some on Private Property
on this small creek north of Minerva. |
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multiple falls |
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Falls
of Clarion |
Map |
Downstream from Lachute Falls, on the
Ticonderoga River (the outlet of Lake George) is this wide
falls and covered bridge. |
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1
fall |
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Flume Falls |
Map |
A series of falls in a narrow tributary to the Ausable that total roughly 60 feet. |
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3
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Hague Brook Falls |
Map |
A 15 ft high and a 10 ft high roadside falls
on Hague Brook near Hague. |
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2
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Hanging Spear Falls |
Map |
An 80 ft high, hourglass shaped falls on the
Opalescent River near Calamity Mtn. |
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1
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High Falls Gorge |
Map |
This commercial property features well
maintained trails and bridges to get you excellent views of
Climax (50 ft), Rainbow, Mini, and Main Falls. The Falls
total roughly 100 ft over a 700 ft stretch of the Ausable
River. |
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4 falls |
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Hoffman Notch |
Map |
Several small waterfalls along the steep
northern end of Hoffman Notch Brook. |
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multiple falls |
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Hoisington
Brook Cascade |
Map |
A small cascade under a stone footbridge in
Westport, on Lake Champlain. |
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1
fall |
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Hulls Falls |
Map |
A wide, 20 ft high falls on the east branch
of the Ausable River, south of Keene. (Private
Property) |
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1
fall |
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Indian Falls |
Map |
A 25 ft high falls on Marcy brook that
overlooks the MacIntyre Mountain Range and is a popular rest
stop for hikers on their way to Mt Marcy; NY's highest peak. |
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1
fall |
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Jay Falls |
Map |
The East Branch of the Ausable River drops
roughly 8 feet down this granite outcropping in Jay- 10
miles north of Keene. |
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1
fall |
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Knob Lock Mountain
Falls |
Map |
Several cascades along this tributary to The
Branch, in the Green Mountain Wilderness area. |
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multiple falls |
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La Chute Falls |
Map |
A 35 ft high cascade on the Lake George's
outlet: Ticonderoga Creek over a dam, then 8 ft over a
breached dam. |
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3 falls |
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MacIntyre Brook
Falls |
Map |
The journey along the Algonquin Peak Trail to
Wright Peak will lead you to this 15 ft cascade. |
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1
fall |
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Mink
Falls |
Map |
A 1-15 ft drop in a small tributary to the
Hudson, south of the Northwoods Club. |
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1
fall |
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Monument Falls |
Map |
A short walk from Route 86 and your at this 8
ft high cascade on the Ausable River, near Lake Placid. |
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1
fall |
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Mossy Cascade
Brook Falls |
Map |
A 40 ft high cascade in Mossy Cascade Brook,
a tributary to East Branch of the Ausable River, North of
St. Huberts. Another 10 ft cascade is found along the way. |
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2
falls |
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Natural Stone Bridge |
Map |
The commercial attraction Natural Stone
Bridge and Caves on Trout Brook features an 8 foot
waterfall, a marble natural stone bridge, and several caves
(one of which with a waterfall within). |
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multiple falls |
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Opalescent Falls |
Map |
A 15 ft cascade on the Opalescent River, just
downstream from Hanging Spear Falls. |
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1
fall |
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Paradise
Alley |
Map |
A small cascade in the shadow of
Vanderwhacker Mountain. |
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1
fall |
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Pyramid Falls |
Map |
Pyramid Creek, a tributary to the East Branch
of the Ausable River, has a 20 and 15 ft falls at a bend in
the creek. The Cascades fan out from the top, forming a
pyramid shape. |
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2
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Rainbow Falls (1) |
Map |
A spectacular 150 ft cascade that fills its
gorge with mist. Rainbow Brook is a tributary to the East
Branch of the Ausable River at Lower Ausable Lake. |
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1 fall |
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Rainbow Falls (2) |
Map |
Two massive drops totaling 70 ft high on the
Ausable River at Ausable Chasm. Easily one of the most
popular waterfalls in Adirondack Park. |
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1 fall |
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Roaring Brook Falls |
Map |
A tall, narrow falls over 100 ft tall in two
segments. The flow is low and it looks best in spring or
after heavy rain. |
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1
fall |
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Rocky Falls |
Map |
A small 6 ft falls and a lean-to on Indian
Pass Brook near Heart Lake. |
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1
fall |
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Schroon Falls |
Map |
A 6 ft drop on the Schroon River in the
middle of Schroon Falls, NY. |
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1
fall |
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Split Rock Falls |
Map |
A popular, picturesque drop that is unique
that is has a plunge pool in its mid-section and at the
bottom. Check downstream for a second, smaller
cascade. |
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2
falls |
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Staircase
Falls |
Map |
Several small (1-2 ft) drops lined up on
Putnam Creek near Crown Point Center. |
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multiple falls |
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[Unnamed Falls] |
Map |
A 25 ft cascade near Lake Colden with other
smaller falls along the way. |
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multiple falls |
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[Unnamed Falls] |
Map |
Several cascades (two large falls) on this
tributary to Nichols Brook. Southwest of Keene. |
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multiple falls |
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Wadhams Falls |
Map |
A large flume falls on the Bouquet River in
the center of Wadhams, near Lake Champlain. |
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1 fall |
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Wanika Falls |
Map |
A series of cascades totaling over 100 feet
along Chubby Creek and the Northville Placid Trail. |
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multiple falls |
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Wedge Brook Falls |
Map |
Wedge Brook Creek, a tributary to the East
Branch of the Ausable River, has 3 falls (from 8 to 30 ft
high). |
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3
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Wilmington Notch Falls |
Map |
A thin, but powerful 50 ft cascade down a
narrow cut in the Ausable canyon. The best view is from the
Wilmington
Notch Campground. There may be a fee. |
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1
fall |
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Franklin County (back) |
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Genesee County
(back) |
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Burt Dam |
Map |
A manmade dam and spillway on Eighteenmile
Creek, near Newfane. Accessible through the adjacent
Fisherman's Park. |
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1 fall |
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Buttermilk Falls |
Map |
A 60 ft falls on Oatka Creek north of Le Roy.
(Private
Property) |
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1 fall |
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Indian Falls |
Map |
A 20 ft falls on Tonawanda Creek. Enjoy this
falls from the Log Cabin Restaurant. |
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1 fall |
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Leroy Falls |
Map |
A 6 ft high natural waterfall and 11 ft high
dam spanning over 150 ft across Oatka Creek in the center of
LeRoy. |
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2 falls |
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Morganville Falls |
Map |
A 25 ft cascade down a jagged cliff on Black
Creek, near Batavia.
(Private
Property) |
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1 fall |
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Old Buttermilk Falls |
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See LeRoy Falls |
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Greene County
(back) |
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Bastian Falls |
Map |
A roadside set of drops totaling 71 ft. Off
of Rt 23A in the Catskill Mountains near Palenville. |
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1 fall |
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Buttermilk Falls |
Map |
3 drops totaling over 100 ft on the
south end of Kaaterskill Clove near Palenville. |
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3 falls |
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Deans Mill Falls |
Map |
(Private
Property) |
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1 fall |
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Fawns Leap |
Map |
A constriction in the gorge creates a 30 ft
plunge pool falls on Katerskill Creek. |
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1 fall |
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Hilyer Ravine |
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See Viola Falls |
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Horseshoe Falls |
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See Bastion Falls |
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Kaaterskill Falls |
Map |
A massive 231ft falls in three tiers. The
first drop, an overhanging one, is 170ft tall. One of the
tallest falls in the state. |
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1 fall |
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Moores Bridge Falls |
Map |
Downstream from Fawns Leap, this 10 ft
cascade is popular with tourists. Just below the Rt. 23A
bridge over Katerskill Creek. |
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1 fall |
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Viola Falls |
Map |
Multiple drops down Hilyer Ravine on the
south end of Kaaterskill Clove near Palenville. |
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Multiple falls |
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Wildcat Falls |
Map |
Two sheer drops down Wildcat Ravine on the
south end of Kaaterskill Clove near Palenville. Nearly 100
ft total. |
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2 falls |
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Hamilton County (back) |
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Auger Falls |
Map |
A series of drops totaling roughly 100 ft in
this narrow gorge on the Sacandaga River in the Adirondacks.
The area has a large amount of potholes and an excellent
swimming area upstream. |
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Multiple falls |
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Austin Falls |
Map |
A 40 ft long chute, tumbling across large rock
formations, in a narrow section of the Sacandaga River
in the Adirondacks. |
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1 fall |
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Bray House Falls |
Map |
A foaming stretch of East Canada Creek that
drops about 15 feet over a bulge of rock. |
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1 fall |
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Buckhorn Falls |
Map |
A small 5 ft cascade in a small gorge on the
outlet of Buckhorn Lake, east of Piseco Lake. |
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1 fall |
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Buttermilk Falls |
Map |
A series of short and wide cascades on the
Raquette River totaling nearly 40 feet. Probably one of the
most popular waterfalls in the Adirondacks. There is also an
interesting elevation phenomenon, in which the river appear
to be elevated above the surrounding bedrock. |
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Series of rapids and small
cascades. |
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Cold Creek Falls |
Map |
5 and 20 ft cascades on Cold Creek, a tributary
of the West Sacandaga River in the Adirondacks. Visit West
Sacandaga River Falls which is less than half a mile up the
river. |
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2 falls |
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Death Falls |
Map |
This 50 ft high cascade near the Golden Beach
campground on Indian Lake. Named for Death Brook, the creek
it empties into. |
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1 fall |
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Dug Mountain Falls |
Map |
One 4 ft and one 40 ft cascade. May not be
completely accessible on foot. |
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2 falls |
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Griffin Falls |
Map |
A beautiful gorge with drops totaling over
20 ft on the east branch of the Sacandaga River. |
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3 falls |
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Groff Creek Falls |
Map |
Three falls, ranging from 10 to 30 ft can be
found by traversing a dirt road alongside Groff Mountain. |
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3 falls |
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Hope Falls |
|
see Tenant Creek Falls |
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Jimmy Creek Falls |
Map |
A 4 ft chute and an 8 ft cascade just upstream
from the Rt. 8 |
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2 falls |
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OK Slip Falls |
Map |
A massive, multi-tiered, 250 ft high
falls. Visible from miles away. (currently off limits,
but visible from Kettle Mountain) |
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1 fall |
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Potholers Falls |
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see Bray House Falls. |
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West
Sacandaga
River Falls |
Map |
12 and 8 ft cascades in a narrow section of the
West Sacandaga River in the Adirondacks. Visit Cold Creek
Falls along the way. |
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2 falls |
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Secret Falls |
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see Death Falls. |
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1 fall |
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Squaw Brook Falls |
Map |
A small roadside falls (falls is on
private property) below a bridge on the west side of
Indian Lake in the Adirondacks. |
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1 fall |
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Tenant Creek Falls |
Map |
A stretch of Tenant Creek offers up one
slippery, low-sloping 50-footer, with refreshing plunge
pool, and two smaller falls within a mile and a half.
Excellent creek walk at the southern end of the
Adirondacks. |
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3 falls |
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West Stony Creek Falls |
Map |
A small 4 ft cascade along the
Northville-Placid Trail on the southern end of the
Adirondacks. |
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1 fall |
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Whiskey Brook Falls |
Map |
A small 6 ft high cascade on Hatchery Creek,
near Speculator in the Adirondacks. |
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1 fall |
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Herkimer
County
(back) |
|
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Little
Falls |
Map |
A series of rapids and 2 drops where the Erie
Canal splits and rejoins the Mohawk River. |
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Multiple falls |
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Lewis County
(back) |
|
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Lyons Falls |
Map |
A massive 63 ft cascade on the Black River. |
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1 fall |
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Whetstone Gulf
State Park |
Map |
Whetstone Creek carved this three mile gorge out of the
eastern edge of the Tug Hill Plateau. A 50 ft waterfall is
the main attraction, but there are smaller falls along the
way. |
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Multiple falls |
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Livingston County
(back) |
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Ashantee Falls |
Map |
Smack in the middle of Ashantee, NY is this
10 ft high man-made falls. You can see it from Littleville
Rd.
(Private Property) |
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1 fall |
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Canaseraga Falls |
Map |
South of Ossian. |
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? |
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County Line Falls |
Map |
Near
Hemlock Lake, a
50 ft horseshoe cascade and a 25 ft free fall. on the same trail
as Reynolds Gully. |
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2
falls |
|
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Fall Brook Falls |
Map |
A spectacular 80 ft
falls just south of Geneseo.
(Private Property) |
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Multiple falls |
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Honeoye Creek |
Map |
In North Bloomfield
the creek falls over several serial 1-2 ft drops. |
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Multiple falls |
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Keshequa Creek
Falls |
Map |
Sonyea State Forest features several small
ledges a gradual slide over a slanting slab of rock, and a 4
ft cascade. |
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Multiple falls |
|
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Littleville Falls |
Map |
This 20 ft falls upstream from Ashantee
Falls. This falls is on
(Private Property), but you may be able to spot it
through the trees as you drive by. |
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1 fall |
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Letchworth State Park |
Map |
The "Grand Canyon of the East." |
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Multiple falls |
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Paper Mill Falls |
Map |
A 15 ft cascade within
a small community park. |
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1
fall |
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Reynolds Gully |
Map |
On the south end of
Hemlock lake, Near county line falls. 3 of these falls are
Private Property- no trespassing. |
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6
falls |
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South MacMillan
Creek Falls |
?? |
Roughly 20 ft high in 2 segments.
(Private Property) |
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1
fall |
| |
Sugar Creek Glen |
Map |
A private campground
with an excellent creek-walk. |
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Multiple falls |
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Madison County
(back) |
| |
Buttermilk Falls |
Map |
A 30 ft cascade on
private property south of Canastota. |
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1
fall |
| |
Button Falls |
Map |
A 40 ft falls visible
from the road or from the edge of a steep gorge. |
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1
fall |
| |
Chittenango Falls |
Map
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A 167 ft cascade carved through 40 million year old rock. |
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1
fall |
| |
Delphi Falls |
Map |
Southeast of Pompey
on the east branch of Limestone Creek.
Private property |
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2 falls |
| |
Oxbow Falls |
Map |
3 100 ft foot
waterfalls cascading down the Helderberg Escarpment in a county park. |
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3
falls
(possibly more) |
| |
Perryville Falls |
Map |
Just northeast of Chittenango Falls, this
cascade tumbles down the same rock. Estimated 150ft high.
Most likely on Private
property |
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1 fall |
| |
Stockbridge Falls |
Map |
This stretch of Oneida Creek features over 6
drops totaling over100 feet. The falls are on Private
property, but you can view the falls from the Falls Rd
Bridge. |
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6+
falls |
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Monroe County
(back) |
| |
Bullock's Woods Waterfall |
- |
See
Turning Point
Falls |
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| |
Corbett's Glen |
Map |
An oasis of
preserved land in the middle of the town of Penfield. |
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3 falls |
| |
Densmore Falls |
Map |
A 15 ft cascade and
some small ledges in the town of Irondequoit. |
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1
fall |
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Honeoye Falls
|
Map
Map |
The upper falls is a
30 ft high adjacent to a picturesque "Red Sawmill." The Lower
falls is only 3 ft high and located in Harry Allen Park only a
short distance away, but not exactly worth the visit. |
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2
falls |
| |
Linear Park Cascades |
- |
See
Philbrick Park |
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| |
Norton's
Falls |
Map |
50 ft high falls lines
a historic Native American trail that leads to the Genesee
River. |
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1
fall |
| |
Philbrick Park &
Sgoh-sa-is-thah Falls |
Map |
A series of small
cascades, rapids and historic mill sites.
A 30 ft falls hidden away along the trails. Formerly Linear
Park. |
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4 falls |
| |
Rochester Falls
High Falls -Map
Middle Falls/Dam-
Map
Lower Falls- Map |
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The 3 historic falls
in the heart of the City of Rochester. Heavily used and
easily accessible. The upper falls anchors the High
Falls district, with its many restaurants, bars and historic
mill sites. The High Falls site contains a museum
documenting the history of the site and the Brown's Race (a
man-made diversion) runs through it. Laser light shows run
regularly during the summer. |
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3
falls |
| |
Red Falls |
- |
See
Turning Point
Falls |
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| |
Turning Point
Falls |
Map
Map |
2 "newborn" falls
that empty into the Genesee River at Turning Point Park.
Often referred to as Red Falls and Brown ( or Bullock's
Woods) Falls. |
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2
falls |
| |
Zoo Falls &
Zoo Cascade |
Map |
2 "newborn" falls
that empty into the Genesee River at Seneca Park. |
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2
falls |
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Niagara County
(back) |
| |
Jeddo Creek Falls |
Map |
If you have
information on this falls, let us know in our
Forum. |
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?? |
| |
Lockport Canal Falls |
Map |
5 drops from this canal overflow total 56 ft in
height. |
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5
falls |
| |
Mill Pond Falls |
Map |
A 20 ft falls on the east branch of Eighteenmile Creek, below Mill
Pond, a historic mill site, outside of Lockport. |
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3
falls |
| |
Niagara Falls |
Map |
A must-see. Even
with more than 70% of the water diverted, it's a powerful
sight. |
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3
falls |
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Niagara Falls
Historical Timeline ▪
Niagara Falls
Maps ▪
Interactive Map of
Niagara Falls ▪ Interactive Map of the
Niagara River ▪
Niagara Falls:
American vs. Canadian Side ▪
Niagara Falls Message
Board ▪
Niagara Falls
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) ▪
Top Niagara
Falls Hotels ▪
Niagara Falls Desktop
Wallpaper |
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Royalton Falls |
Map |
A 25 ft high bridal veil-like falls on Eighteenmile Creek outside of Lockport. |
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1 fall |
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Oneida County
(back) |
| |
Oriskany Falls |
Map |
A 20 ft high cascade on Oriskany Creek with a
6 ft man-made falls downstream. |
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2
falls |
| |
Pixley Falls |
Map |
Pixley Falls State
Park features a 50 foot cascade and several others. |
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Multiple falls |
| |
Trenton Falls
|
Map |
A scenic trail in
the town of Trenton gives a spectacular views of the Trenton
Falls formations. More intimate access is close due to
Private Property. Trail is seasonal.
Includes Village (Morgan's Mill Dam) Falls,
Sherman Falls, Lower High Falls, Upper High
Falls, (upper/Squire's) Mill Dam Falls, Power Dam
Supply, Rocky Heart, Prospect Falls, Potash Kettle and the
Narrows (Cascade of the Alhambra) |
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Over 10
falls |
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Onondaga County
(back) |
| |
Bamerick Falls |
Map
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A 40 ft plunge and
cascade on Rush Creek in Dewitt. Private property. |
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1
fall |
| |
Brickyard Falls |
Map
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A 28 ft cascade
adjacent to private property in Manlius. |
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1
fall |
| |
Bucktail Falls |
Map
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A 35 ft plunge/cascade tucked away in a "green" gully. |
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1
fall |
| |
The Cascades |
Map
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A series of cascades
on Cascades Creek in Tully. Property status unknown. |
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Multiple falls |
| |
Edwards Falls/
Old Dam Falls |
Map
|
A series of ledges
and an old dam falls in Manlius. |
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Multiple falls |
| |
Emerson Gulf |
Map |
North of Fellows
Falls lies this similar gully. Property status
unknown. |
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Multiple falls |
| |
Fellows
Falls |
Map |
4 falls ranging from
10 to 65 ft high. Property status variable. |
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Multiple falls |
| |
Guppy Falls |
Map
|
A 20 ft cascade in the Skaneateles
Conservation Area. |
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1 fall |
| |
Hopper
Glen |
Map
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This wooded area in the south edge of
Syracuse has a few small cascades. |
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2 falls |
| |
Marcellus
Falls |
Map |
One 10 ft manmade dam and one 10 ft cascade in
the village of Marcellus. |
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2 falls |
| |
Otisco Lake Dam |
Map
|
This 15 ft dam maintains the water level of
Otisco Lake
and forms a pleasant man-made waterfall. |
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1 fall |
| |
Peppermill Gulf |
Map
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An interesting 90 ft limestone cascade awaits
you at the end of a 1.8 mile creek walk. |
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1
fall |
| |
Pratt's Falls |
Map
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A 137 ft frothy ribbon
cascade is the centerpiece of this county park. |
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1
fall |
| |
Rattlesnake Gulf |
Map
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This active gully in
the unstable Tully Valley. Three large waterfalls, including
the Blue Hole is accessible if you obtain a day pass
from Adams Eden Camp. |
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Multiple falls |
| |
Three
Falls Woods |
Map |
The privately owned Three Falls Woods holds
three 70 ft waterfalls in tributaries that combine shortly
after dropping. |
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3 falls |
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Ontario County (back) |
| |
Affolter Gully |
Map |
A large forking
gully on the west side of Honeoye Lake. This area is assumed
to be on private property. |
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Multiple falls |
| |
Barnes Creek
Falls |
Map |
Onanda Park in
Canandaigua has 3 falls ranging from 8 to 50 ft |
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3
falls |
| |
Bray Gully |
Map |
Just north of Briggs
gully on Honeoye Lake. This area is on private property. |
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Multiple falls |
| |
Briggs Gully |
Map |
Part of the Wesley
Hill Nature Preserve on the east side of
Honeoye Lake.
This massive gorge winds through an old growth forest. Part
of it is on private property. |
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1
fall |
| |
Burning
Springs Falls |
Map |
A 30 ft cascade on private property that
is a historic landmark for the bedrock's unique natural gas
deposits. |
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2
falls |
| |
Double Drop Falls |
Map |
A series of small
curtains running the width of Flint Creek in the village of
Phelps. |
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2
falls |
| |
Grimes Glen |
Map |
Multiple cascading falls and a refreshing creek-walk. |
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Multiple falls |
| |
Kashong Glen |
Map |
A large tributary to
Seneca Lake containing
numerous large waterfalls.
Private property. |
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Multiple falls |
| |
Menteth
Falls |
Map |
A 60 ft cascade near Menteth Point on the west
side of Canandaigua Lake. It is probably on private
property. This site is recognized as having natural gas
seepage from the bedrock. |
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1
fall
(possibly
more upstream) |
| |
Mill Drop Falls |
Map |
A 10 ft man-made falls
on an old mill site in Littleville. |
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1
fall |
| |
Old Mill Falls |
Map |
An 11 ft drop next
to old mill, which is now a wine cafe, in village of Phelps.
Additional falls can be found upstream. |
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Multiple falls |
| |
Onanda
Glen Falls |
|
See Barnes Creek
Falls. |
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| |
Tannery Creek
Falls |
Map |
A well-preserved
gully with tall rock formations. A difficult hike. |
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Multiple falls |
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Orleans County
(back) |
| |
Clarendon
Falls
|
Map |
A 25 ft cascade in a small park in the center of
the village of Clarendon. It is illuminated at night. |
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1
fall |
| |
Glen Falls |
|
See Holley
Falls. |
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| |
Holley
Falls |
Map |
A man-made waterfall
bridging the Erie Canal to Sandy creek. |
|
1
fall |
| |
Lyndonville Dam
Falls |
Map |
An 11 ft high, 275 ft long damn on
Lyndonville Creek. |
|
1
fall |
| |
Medina
Falls |
Map |
A 40 ft high steep cascade on Oak Orchard
Creek, near where the Erie Canal crosses it in Medina. |
|
1
fall |
| |
Oak Orchard
Falls |
|
See Waterport Falls |
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| |
Waterport Falls |
Map |
A 40 ft gradual
cascade sits below a man-made dam in the town of Waterport. |
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1
fall |
|
Oswego County
(back) |
| |
Mad River Falls |
Map |
A 4 ft cascade on a
public access creek in the Tug Hill region. |
|
1 fall |
| |
Salmon River
Falls |
Map |
A 110 ft falls located
in the Salmon River Unique Area |
|
1 fall |
|
Otsego County
(back) |
| |
Judds Falls |
Map |
A 135 ft drop below the Rt 20 overpass in
Cherry Valley. |
|
1 fall |
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Rensselaer County (back) |
| |
Barberville Falls |
Map |
A 60 ft cascade on Bonesteel Creek. West of
Troy. |
|
1 fall |
| |
Black River Falls (lower) |
Map |
A small waterfall dropping over a large slab
of sandstone that often splits the flow. The foundation of
an old mill and the remnants of the race can be found on
site. |
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1 fall |
| |
High
Falls of Papscanee Creek |
Map |
A waterfall below a culvert the goes under
the Albany-Boston Railroad. (Private Property) |
|
1 fall |
| |
Moordener Kill Falls |
Map |
A man-made dam and natural cascade on
Moordiner Kill, a tributary to the Hudson River. |
|
2 falls |
| |
Rensselaer Technology Park Falls |
Map |
An 8 ft and a 40 ft waterfall in this
tributary to the Hudson, near Albany. (accessibility
unknown) |
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2 falls |
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Saratoga County (back) |
| |
Beecher Creek Falls |
Map |
A 20 foot cascade near a historic covered
bridge in the southern end of the Adirondacks near Great
Sacandaga Lake. |
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1 fall |
| |
Jessup's Great Falls |
- |
See Palmer Falls |
|
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| |
Maple Shade Falls |
Map |
A 15 ft high cascade on the east side of
Saratoga Lake. |
|
1 fall |
| |
Mill Branch Falls |
- |
See Maple Shade Falls |
|
1 fall |
| |
Palmer Falls |
Map |
A 70 ft high cascade on the Hudson in
Corinth, NY. |
|
1 fall |
| |
Rock City Falls |
Map |
A 12 ft high cascade on Kayaderosseras Creek,
west of Saratoga Springs. |
|
1 fall |
| |
Rockwell Falls |
Map |
A 10 ft high horseshoe falls on the Hudson,
just before it meets with the Sacandaga in Hadley, NY. |
|
1 fall |
| |
Snook Kill Falls |
Map |
Numerous drops, including a 20 ft plunge on
Snook Kill between the Greenfield Rd bridge and Saratoga Rd
(Rt 9). Visible from the roadside on Wilton-Greenfield Rd. |
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multiple
falls |
|
Schenectady County
(back) |
| |
Plotter Kill Falls |
Map |
Plotter Kill Nature Preserve, just west of
Schenectady, features over 632 acres of forest along the
Plotter Kill tributary to the Mohawk River. The Upper Falls
is 60 ft high; the Lower Falls and Rynex Creek Falls are 40
ft high. |
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3 falls |
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Schuyler County (back) |
| |
Aunt Sarah's
Falls |
Map |
A dramatic
90 ft roadside falls right off of Rt. 14 in Montour Falls. |
|
1 fall |
| |
Burdett Falls |
Map |
A series of drops roughly totaling 25 ft in a
small park in Burdett. |
|
1 fall |
| |
Deckertown Falls |
Map |
A narrow gorge leads
to a 25, 11 and 75 ft high falls. |
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3 falls |
| |
Eagle Cliff Falls
|
|
See Havana Glen. |
|
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| |
Excelsior Glen |
Map |
Across
Seneca Lake
from Watkins Glen, this small gorge is a steep climb to
falls ranging from 30 ft to 100 ft. |
|
3 falls |
| |
National Forest Gorge Trail |
Map |
This trail in the
Finger Lakes National Forrest offers scenic views, roadside
falls
and waterfalls in the gorge below. |
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Multiple falls |
| |
Havana Glen |
Map |
A dramatic
amphitheater with a 41 ft plunge and multiple staircase falls. |
|
Multiple falls |
| |
Hector Falls |
Map |
A road-side 165 ft
cascade. Well worth the detour while visiting Watkins Glen. |
|
1 fall |
| |
Shequaga Falls |
Map |
A 156
ft
cascade pouring down the Portage Escarpment cliff in Montour Falls. |
|
1 fall |
| |
Twin Falls |
Map |
Two steep falls (11
and 15 ft) near Van Zandt Hollow. |
|
2 falls |
| |
Watkins Glen |
Map |
A right of passage
for all waterfall and hiking enthusiasts. |
|
(19 falls) |
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Seneca County
(back) |
| |
Frontenac Falls |
Map |
North of Taughannock,
this 95 ft fall is located within a Camp Barton (a Boy Scout
camp) (Private Property
- Permission needed) |
|
2 falls |
| |
Groves Creek
Falls |
Map |
Not too fall from
Oak Tree Falls, is a roadside 30 ft falls topped with a 8 ft
cascade. |
|
2 falls |
| |
Hosmer Falls |
Map |
Barnum Creek on the
west side of Cayuga Lake hosts this falls. (Private Property) |
|
1 fall |
| |
Oak Tree Falls |
Map |
A creek-walk up the
dirty Groves Creek leads to a beautiful 60 ft plunge falls.
|
|
1 fall |
| |
Silver Thread Falls |
Map |
A 150 ft high cascade
on Mill creek in the town of Lodi. (Private Property) |
|
1 fall |
|
St. Lawrence County
(back) |
|
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Bog River Falls |
Map |
Two falls, totaling 30 ft in height. The lower
falls is under a picturesque stone bridge crossing the
Tupper Lake inlet in the Adirondacks. |
|
2 falls |
|
|
Rainbow Falls |
Map |
A 40ft cascade on the south Branch of the
Grasse River |
|
1 fall |
|
Steuben County
(back) |
| |
Bear Falls |
Map |
? |
|
? |
| |
Damoth's Gully |
Map |
The owners of this
property graciously allow respectful hikers to travel
through this gully on the trail that pass two 4 ft falls and
one 25 ft fall. |
|
3 falls |
| |
Stony Brook State Park |
Map |
A well-maintained
park with an excellent creek-walk, large falls, campgrounds
and a man-made dam that provides an excellent public
swimming area. |
|
9 falls |
| |
Wagener Glen |
Map |
At least 4
waterfalls in this deep gorge on the west branch of
Keuka Lake (Private Property
- No Access) |
|
Multiple falls |
| |
Whiteman Gully |
Map |
To the east of
Dansville, this steep gully containing Little Mill Creek has
over 7 waterfalls. (Private Property) |
|
Multiple falls |
|
Tioga County
(back) |
| |
Buttermilk Falls |
Map |
A 50 ft staircase-like cascade on a tributary
to Catatonk Creek, north of Owego. |
|
1 fall |
|
Tompkins County
(back) |
| |
Business Man's Lunch Falls |
- |
See Wells Falls |
|
|
| |
Bud Brook Falls |
Map |
Numbers small falls (1-3 ft) along this
stretch of Bud Brook, south of Dryden. |
|
Multiple falls |
| |
Buttermilk Falls
|
Map |
This State Park's
centerpiece is a frothy 165 ft high cascade with a dammed
swimming area. Explore more of the gorge for at least 10 more falls
and various rock formations. |
|
10 falls |
| |
Cascadilla Falls
|
Map |
Adjacent to the
Cornell campus, and often used by students as a shortcut
into College Town, this small city natural area features one
spectacular waterfall after another. |
|
9 falls |
| |
Coy Glen
|
Map |
This Critical
Environmental Area is an important tributary ecosystem near
the City of Ithaca. Access is restricted and because of the
fragility of the system it is important that access remain
limited. Property Access Restricted. |
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Unknown |
| |
Green Tree Falls |
- |
See Porter's Falls |
|
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| |
Ithaca Falls |
Map |
On the north End of
Ithaca, west of the Cornell University campus sits this
majestic 150 ft tall cascade. |
|
1 fall |
| |
Judd Falls |
Map |
A 12 ft high roadside cascade. |
|
1 fall |
|
|
Fall Creek |
|
Fall Creek runs through Ithaca, bordering the
Cornel campus and slicing through the Portage Escarpment.
Ithaca Falls is the first of several large waterfalls along
this large waterway. A hike on the Fall Creek section of the
Cayuga Trail will give you excellent views of the other 4
waterfalls. The hike will end in a flooded section of the
gorge called Beebe Lake. |
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The Waterfalls
of Fall Creek: |
|
5 falls |
| |
-Ithaca Falls |
Map |
On the north End of
Ithaca, west of the Cornell University campus sits this
majestic 150 ft tall cascade. |
|
1 fall |
| |
-Forest Falls |
Map |
A 20 ft picturesque cascade. |
|
1 fall |
| |
-Foaming Falls |
Map |
A 15 ft cascade with a sharply concaved
crest. |
|
1 fall |
| |
-Rocky Falls |
Map |
A 25 ft cascade in a bend in the creek. |
|
1 fall |
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-Triphammer Falls |
Map |
An 80 ft cascade
dropping from the man-made dam that forms Beebe Lake. The
last Falls on the Trail. |
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1 fall |
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Lick Brook Falls |
Map |
The Finger Lakes Land Trust protects the 128
acres surrounding Lick Brook Gorge, which contains several
small cascades and 3 major falls (approx 25, 50, and 100 ft
high). |
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3+ falls |
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Lucifer Falls |
- |
See
Robert H. Treman
State Park |
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Ludlowville Falls |
Map |
A beautiful falls
(with a cave) in
a park in the middle of a small town southeast of Ithaca. |
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1 fall |
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Porter's Falls |
Map |
A 25 ft fall with a 8 ft dam downstream and a
30 ft dam upstream. Another 10 ft natural falls is tucked
away in the gorge. |
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4 falls |
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Taughannock Falls |
Map |
A picturesque 215 ft
plunge down the middle of a colossal amphitheater. |
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Multiple falls |
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Sweedler Preserve |
- |
See Lick Brook Falls |
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Robert H. Treman
State Park
-Lucifer & Lower Falls |
Map |
A spectacular gorge
containing 11 cascades, including the 115 ft Lucifer Falls in
the Enfield Glen. This park also offers a natural swimming
pool, campgrounds and a historic mill site. Located south of
Ithaca. |
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11 falls |
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Vanbuskirk Gulf
|
Map |
One 25 ft high falls and another 20 ft high
falls. Several smaller drops. Private property. No
trespassing. |
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2+ falls |
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Van Nattas
Cascade |
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See Wells Falls |
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Wells Falls |
Map |
A 65 ft twisting and turning cascade stemming
from a man-made dam (20 ft) and falling down 3 drops
(totaling 45 ft ) on Six Mile Creek. Across the gorge are
two tributaries that will form 70 ft plunges after rain. |
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3 fall |
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Ulster County
(back) |
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Awosting Falls |
Map |
A 60 ft plunge down Peters Kill Creek in
Minnewaska State Park. |
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1 fall |
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Warren County (back) |
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Bakers Falls |
Map |
A dam on the Hudson in Glens Falls, NY
emphasizes this irregular 60 ft drop. |
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1 fall |
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Bear Slide |
Map |
Buttermilk Brook slides 50 ft down a massive
slab of bedrock then plunges into a shallow pool. Yes,
people do slide down this. |
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1 fall |
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Buttermilk Falls |
- |
See Bear Slide |
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Clay Meadow Falls |
Map |
A 20 ft seasonal falls near the Clay Meadow
trailhead near Northwest Bay Brook. |
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1 fall |
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Crane Mountain Falls |
Map |
A moderately sloping cascade stemming from
Crane Mountain Pond at the top of Crane Mountain. |
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1 fall |
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Dunkley Falls |
Map |
A 10 ft fall with a large bolder at the base.
Picnic facilities are on the premises and the Black Hole
swimming area is near by. |
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1 fall |
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Glens Falls |
Map |
A large, irregular falls with many
potholes and an undefined crest. In the center of the city
of Glens Falls on the Hudson River. |
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1 fall |
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Great Falls |
- |
See Glens Falls |
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Mill Park Falls |
Map |
A few small cascades in a Lake Luzerne
village park. |
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2
falls |
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Northwest Bay Brook Falls |
Map |
A 25 ft and an 8 ft high falls on Northwest
Brook, North of Lake George. |
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2
falls |
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Oregon Trail
Falls |
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See Stewart Creek Falls. |
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Rockwell Falls |
Map |
A 10 ft high horseshoe falls on the Hudson,
just before it meets with the Sacandaga in Hadley, NY. |
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1 fall |
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Shanty Brook
Falls |
Map |
A hike of less than an hour will lead to this
beautiful 12 ft plunge into the Shanty Gorge, a tributary to
east branch of the Sacandaga River. |
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1 fall |
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Square
Falls |
Map |
A 7 ft falls on the east branch of the Sacandaga River,
Southwest of Baker's Mill. |
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1 fall |
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Stewart Creek
Falls |
Map |
A snowmobile trails leads you to this
pleasant scene with a small cascade, wooden bridge, gorge
and marshland near Cod Pond. |
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1 fall |
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Wing Falls |
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See Glens Falls |
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Washington County
(back) |
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Shelving Rock Falls |
Map |
A 70 ft waterfall at the base of Shelving
Rock Mtn. near Lake George. A pothole halfway down makes for
a great swimming spot. |
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1 fall |
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Wayne County
(back) |
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Maxwell Creek
Falls |
Map |
3 small drops on Maxwell Creek. Visible from
Buck Ln. or from the Maxwell Creek Public Fishing Access
Site. |
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3 small drops |
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Palmyra-Macedon Aqueduct
Falls |
Map |
This Erie Canal-side park has one beautiful
man-made falls. This 15 ft high stone crafted falls varies
in flow as the nearby Lock 29 is utilized. |
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1 fall |
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Wolcott Falls |
Map |
A 50 ft falls located
in a public park within the village of Wolcott. |
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1 fall |
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Wyoming County (back) |
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Angel Falls |
Map |
A series of 2
roadside falls totaling 20 ft high |
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2 falls |
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Cascades of
Attica |
Map
Map |
A creek walk
up Crow Creek through the Attica town watershed.
(Private Property, but accessible) Two falls are visible from Dunbar Rd. |
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5 falls |
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Cascade Falls |
Map |
Little is known
about this waterfall on Cascade Brook near Wyoming |
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Crystal Brook Falls |
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See Warsaw Falls |
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Glade Creek Falls |
Map |
An 18 ft high drop in two segments near
Strykersville.
Private Property, but easily seen from Dutch Hollow
Drive. |
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1 fall |
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Johnson Falls |
Map |
On Johnson Creek
near Attica. Approximately 30 ft high. |
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1 fall |
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Johnson Falls |
Map |
A 70 ft high steep
cascade with smaller falls along Sheldon Creek.
(Private Property) |
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3 falls |
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Letchworth State Park |
Map |
The "Grand Canyon of the East." |
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Multiple falls |
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Rock Glen
|
Map |
Several falls ranging from 10-15 ft in height
in the village of Rock Glen near Silver Lake.
(Private Property) |
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Multiple falls |
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Warsaw Falls |
Map |
Several falls, including an80 ft cascade
tumbling down from a railroad culvert.
(Accessible, but
possibly private- obey signs) |
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Multiple falls |
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Yates County
(back) |
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Cascade Mills
Falls |
Map |
A 20 ft cascade on the
"Friends of the Outlet" trail in Penn Yan. |
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1 fall |
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Deep Run Gully |
Map |
Multi-branching gully on the east shore of
Canandaigua Lake.
(Private Property) |
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Multiple falls |
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Upper Clark's
Gully |
Map |
A steep and
difficult climb up this 600 ft. series of cascades. |
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Multiple falls |
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Lower
Clark's Gully |
Map
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A steep creek-walk
leads to the bottom half of this gully and to the base of an
18 ft cascade with a 7 ft one just above it. |
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Multiple falls |
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Conklin Gully |
Map |
Multiple cascades
spot this spectacular gully. Angel Falls reaches 120 ft in
height. |
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Multiple falls |
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Eggleston
Falls
|
Map |
A steep 100 ft cascade
in this tributary to Keuka Lake on the East Branch.
(Private Property) |
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1 fall |
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Glenora
Falls |
Map |
A 90 ft cascade at the
end of Big Stream on the west side of
Seneca Lake.
(Private Property) |
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1 fall |
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Kashong Glen |
Map |
A large tributary to
Seneca Lake containing
numerous large waterfalls.
(Private property) |
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Multiple falls |
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Seneca Mills
Falls |
Map |
A 41 ft cascade on the
"Friends of the Outlet" trail in Penn Yan. |
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1 fall |
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Triphammer
Falls |
Map |
On Conesus Creek, south of Avon.
(Accessibility Unknown) |
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1 fall |
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West Italy Hill
Falls |
Map |
A steep climb gets
you a glimpse of this 30 ft waterfall. |
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1 fall |
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Thanks to Chris Babcock, Matt Champlin, Kyle,
Loren, George, and our community
members for help building and updating this list.
* Best guess location. |