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High Falls

Monroe County, New York

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height
95 ft (29 m)
Location
Monroe County, New York
Access status
City pedestrian bridge and overlooks; paved, short walk
The walk
No more than 2,500 feet to the farthest viewing platform
Ground & access
Paved city sidewalks and a pedestrian bridge. The bridge is accessible.
NY Falls: High Falls (Rochester)
High Falls, NY
High Falls, NY
Photo creditPhoto: DCwom (talk), Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

High Falls is a 96-foot waterfall on the Genesee River in Rochester's High Falls District. The City of Rochester calls the Pont de Rennes pedestrian bridge one of the best places to see it. Walk across the bridge from Platt Street (Morrie Silver Way); from the far end, go right to a viewing platform on the east side of the falls, or come back and walk down Browns Race past the Triphammer Forge to the Terrace Park viewing platform on the west side, at the end of Commercial Street. The city reopened the bridge in June 2026 after closures to replace its deck coating.

Plan your visit

Pont de Rennes pedestrian bridge from Platt Street (Morrie Silver Way), with optional east-side viewing platform or Terrace Park overlook

NY Falls gives no more than 2,500 feet to the farthest viewing platform.

Paved city sidewalks and a pedestrian bridge. The bridge is accessible.

Where to start

High Falls parking garage on State Street (fee depends on time), or the lot at the end of Commercial Street after 6 p.m. or on weekends.

Timing & water

Open all day and night, year-round. The bridge has closed temporarily for repairs in the past.

Before you go

Free to view the falls.

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

Monroe County, New York.

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