High Falls (Climax)

Essex County, New York

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height: Not recorded
Location: Essex County, New York
Access status: Private paid attraction with walkway loop documented
The walk: Main loop about half a mile
Ground & access: Hanging walkways with metal grates and optional glass floor panels, stairs and a woodland trail. The lower walkway is not wheelchair accessible; a separate accessible path reaches the upper bridge.

Uncovering New York: High Falls Gorge near Lake Placid

High Falls Gorge is a privately owned 22-acre park on NY 86 between Wilmington and Lake Placid; you pay admission to see the falls. From the gift shop and visitor center, the main loop goes down the gorge on walkways fixed to the rock walls, crosses a lower bridge with a view of all four falls (Main Falls, Mini Falls, Rainbow Falls and Climax Falls), and climbs through the woods to an upper bridge. Part of the walkway has metal grate and glass floors.

Plan your visit

High Falls Gorge visitor center at 4761 NY 86, Wilmington, paid walkway loop through the gorge of the West Branch Ausable River

Uncovering New York gives the main loop from the gift shop and visitor center as about half a mile long.

Hanging walkways with metal grates and optional glass floor panels, stairs and a woodland trail. The lower walkway is not wheelchair accessible; a separate accessible path reaches the upper bridge.

Where to start

Paved lot at High Falls Gorge, 4761 State Highway 86, Wilmington.

Timing & water

Hours vary by season; check with the operator before visiting.

Before you go

Paid admission at the visitor center; current prices and hours are set by the operator.

Visitor information

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More waterfalls nearby

Within 40 straight-line miles. Road and trail distances will differ.

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Waterfall location

Essex County, New York.

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