The Falls
About
The Falls is a waterfall in Essex County, New York, sitting at about 2,290 feet. The nearest town is Witherbee, roughly 15 miles away. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical July averages from a nearby weather station at Lake Placid run to highs around 74°F and lows near 54°F, and the falls sit a few hundred feet higher than that station, so expect slightly cooler temperatures. Several trails start close by. Elevator Shaft Trail is less than a mile away, and Hunters Pass Trail and Beckhorn Trail are each about 1.3 miles off. Climbers can head to the Adirondacks, about 3 miles away.
Waterfall Facts
Elevation
2,290 ft
Elevation from USGS 3D Elevation Program terrain data (about 10 m resolution).
Location
The 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 62–74°F and lows of 40–54°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Lake Placid 2 S, NY weather station, 17 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan23° high6° low
- Feb27° high8° low
- Mar36° high16° low
- Apr49° high29° low
- May62° high40° low
- Jun70° high49° low
- Jul74° high54° low
- Aug73° high52° low
- Sep66° high45° low
- Oct52° high35° low
- Nov40° high25° low
- Dec28° high14° low
Nearby
- Elevator Shaft TrailHiking0.7 mi
- Hunters Pass TrailHiking1.3 mi
- Beckhorn TrailHiking1.3 mi
- The Carry TrailHiking1.6 mi
- AdirondacksRock climbing2.8 mi
- Pyramid PeakRock climbing3.2 mi
- GothicsRock climbing3.6 mi
- The BranchCanoeing6.3 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
