Roaring Brook Falls

Located on NYS Route 73, this site is just south of the hamlet of Saint Huberts, which is on the stretch between the village of Keene Valley and the northern intersection of routes 73 and 9.  Contained in the Giant Mountain Wilderness Area, it is a popular hiking area with a sign identifying the parking lot and well marked trails.

If it weren't for this waterfall, the Roaring Brook wouldn't be roaring at all, at least for most of the year.  During spring run-off, this waterfall is very impressive.  At about 300 feet, it is still a sight to behold, but at other times of the year, Babbling Brook would be a more appropriate name!

Depending upon who you reference, the total drop of Roaring Brook Falls is anywhere from 290 to 325 feet.  It basically drops in two steps.  The upper drop encompasses about 2/3 of the total descent with the lower portion taking up the other 1/3.  The upper drop is actually set back a bit from the remainder of the falls.  If you look up from the bottom you may not even see that section.  Stroll slightly downstream and the entire cascade comes into view.

The Roaring Brook actually flows into Beede Brook which flows into the East Branch of the Ausable River.  Since Beede Brook does not contain any waterfalls that we know of, we have by-passed that step in our menu.  The East Branch and the West Branch join forces downstream at Au Sable Forks to form the Ausable River.  This waterfall rich river empties into Lake Champlain in the town of Peru.

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