Adirondack Mountains

Natural wonders in Adirondack Mountains

The Adirondack Mountains feature a diverse collection of water-based landmarks, ranging from the dramatic drops of the Ausable River to the series of cascades along the South Branch of the Grass River. This list highlights several variations of High Falls and Rainbow Falls, including the notable drops in Wilmington and the Saint Regis River. Beyond waterfalls, it includes the sandy shoreline of Silver Beach on Raquette Lake and the turbulent Long Rapids, showcasing the region's varied aquatic terrain.

Natural Wonders — Map

A

Flume Falls

Located on the West Branch of the Ausable River near Wilmington. It features a series of cascades and a deep gorge known for its swimming holes and rock formations.

B

Palmer Falls

Situated on the Hudson River in Corinth. This industrial-scale waterfall historically powered the local paper industry and is visible from the surrounding bridge and shoreline.

C

Lyons Fall

A 63-foot waterfall at the confluence of the Black and Moose Rivers. It was historically significant for its connection to the regional pulp and paper industry.

D

High Falls

A 15-foot drop on the South Branch of the Grass River, accessible via the Tooley Pond Road trail system in the Grass River Wild Forest.

E

Augerhole Falls

A series of chutes and drops on the Grass River where the water is forced through a narrow rock gorge.

F

Twin Falls

Two parallel cascades on the South Branch of the Grass River. The site features a large pool at the base of the drops.

G

Basford Falls

A 15-foot waterfall on the South Branch of the Grass River, reached via a short hiking trail from Tooley Pond Road.

H

Sinclair Falls

A wide, 10-foot drop over a rocky ledge on the South Branch of the Grass River, located near a designated roadside campsite.

I

Flat Rock Falls

A broad, low-angle cascade on the Grass River flowing over a large, flat expanse of bedrock.

J

Rainbow Falls

A 25-foot waterfall on the South Branch of the Grass River, known for its distinctive rocky crest and proximity to the Tooley Pond Road.

K

Saint Regis Falls

Located on the St. Regis River within a municipal park. The site features a dam and a natural cascade near the town center.

L

Rainbow Falls

A tall, narrow waterfall in the Adirondack Mountain Reserve near Keene Valley. Access requires a hiking permit for the AMR and Ausable Club lands.

M

High Falls

A significant waterfall on the West Branch of the Ausable River near Wilmington Notch, accessible via a commercial boardwalk or nearby forest trails.

N

Silver Beach

A sandy shoreline on the western side of Raquette Lake, accessible via the Sargent Ponds Wild Forest trail system or by boat.

O

Long Rapids

A turbulent section of the Raquette River characterized by continuous whitewater and rocky banks, popular for technical paddling.

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