Stunning High Gorge Falls in the Adirondack High Peaks Region
An accessible yet wild and exciting interaction with Mother Nature.
Map and images courtesy High Gorge Falls
High Falls Gorge is a stunning section of the Ausable River located near Whiteface Mountain in Wilmington, NY. The Gorge is situated within a privately owned nature park spanning 22 acres. Visitors can embark on a 60- to 90-minute stroll along smooth trails, sturdy metal bridges, and a glass platform, offering an up-close encounter with the powerful river and its four magnificent waterfalls.
Year-round access to the wild waters of the Adirondack Park.
The one-mile path is safe, walkable and even wheelchair accessible. Hikers experience intimate exposure to a wild Adirondack river with tumbling waterfalls so close you can almost touch them. In addition, visitors can view and even touch a one-and-a-half billion-year-old rock formation.
One of the many great features of this site is that it’s open year-round. The summer season is May to October, and the winter season is November to April. The staff outfits intrepid winter hikers with special footwear to prevent slipping on any ice on trail ways.
This attraction gives Adirondack visitors a taste of our mountain wildness in a convenient but safe setting. A visit to High Falls Gorge can easily be combined with a stop at Whiteface Mountain Ski Resort, the lovely Village of Lake Placid and the exciting Ausable Chasm River experience.
A great excursion for the entire family.
Whether you are a senior group looking for a safe outdoor adventure, a family with young children wanting to experience mother nature in all her glory or day-trippers checking off their Adirondack must-do lists, High Falls Gorge is a worthwhile visit.
High Falls Gorge is privately owned and operated, and admission fees apply. Check out their website for more details, including dining facilities and services onsite.
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