Buttermilk Falls
About
Buttermilk Falls is a waterfall in Hamilton County, New York, sitting at about 1,659 feet. The nearest town is Long Lake, about 4.6 miles away. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. A nearby weather station at Newcomb typically averages July highs around 77°F with lows near 53°F, while winter is harsh, with January highs typically around 26°F and lows near 4°F. The falls make an easy pairing with other outings in the area. The Raquette River lies about 2.2 miles away for canoeing. Castle Rock Trail is about 3.2 miles off, and both Blue Mountain Trail and Tirrell Pond Trail are about 3.8 miles away.
Waterfall Facts
Elevation
1,659 ft
Elevation from USGS 3D Elevation Program terrain data (about 10 m resolution).
Location
Buttermilk Falls
New York
Name and location: U.S. Geological Survey, Geographic Names Information System (GNIS). Elevation: USGS 3D Elevation Program. View the GNIS record.
Facts about this place
When to go
Best time to go: May–Sep. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 64–77°F and lows of 39–53°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Newcomb, NY weather station, 14 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan26° high4° low
- Feb29° high4° low
- Mar37° high13° low
- Apr50° high27° low
- May64° high39° low
- Jun72° high49° low
- Jul77° high53° low
- Aug74° high52° low
- Sep67° high44° low
- Oct54° high34° low
- Nov41° high24° low
- Dec31° high12° low
Nearby
- Raquette RiverCanoeing2.2 mi
- Castle Rock TrailHiking3.2 mi
- Blue Mountain TrailHiking3.8 mi
- Tirrell Pond TrailHiking3.8 mi
- Upper Sargent Pond TrailHiking3.9 mi
- Wilson Pond TrailHiking4.9 mi
- Crossover TrailHiking5.5 mi
- Raquette LakeLake fishing9.1 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
