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Rocky Falls

Directions

From the village of Lake Placid, proceed southeast on NY 73.  In North Elba, take a right toward Adirondack Loj.  Turn left just after the entrance shack and park in the first lot.

County: Essex
Town: North Elba
USGS Map: Keene Valley
Waterway: Indian Pass Brook
Latitude: N 44° 10' 19"
Longitude: W 73° 59' 58"
Drop: 6'
Type: Plunge
Region: Off NY 73 between Lake Placid and Keene
Parking: Unpaved lot
Trail type: Dirt
Length of hike: 2-1/4 mile, one-way
Difficulty: Moderate
Accessibility: Public
Name: Official

Keene Quadrangle

Rocky Falls videoThis facility is affiliated with the Adirondack Mountain Club.  The day use fee in 2021 was $15.00.  The discounted fee for ADK members was only $7.00.

The Indian Pass Trail begins at the parking lot.  It takes you past the front of the entrance shack and follows the shore of Heart Lake before bearing off.  About 2 miles down the trail, you will find a side trail that takes you to Indian Pass Brook.  When you reach the brook, take a left and follow the trail upstream.  It will take you to the base of the waterfall.

This is an officially named waterfall of only about six feet.  It is not very large but it is a very picturesque and serene setting.

The Indian Pass Brook empties into the West Branch of the Ausable River.  The west branch joins forces with the east branch in Ausable Forks.  The combined Ausable River empties into Lake Champlain in the town of Peru.

The Heart Lake area by the Adirondack Loj provides the access for Rocky Falls, MacIntyre Brook Falls, Indian Falls and the Lake Colden Tributary Falls.  Considering the length of the hike to these areas, you might want to consider grouping these together.

Last update:  July 9, 2021

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