Horseshoe Falls

Essex County, New York

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height: Not recorded
Location: Essex County, New York
Access status: Partial guide: free bridge view; parking for the view not stated
The walk: Roadside bridge view
Ground & access: View from the Route 9 bridge over the river. Watch for traffic.

Northern New York Waterfalls: Ausable Chasm

Horseshoe Falls is one of the named falls at Ausable Chasm on the Clinton and Essex county line. Northern New York Waterfalls says Rainbow, Horseshoe and Lower Horseshoe Falls can all be seen from the Route 9 bridge, and that paying for the Ausable Chasm trails only moderately improves the views. Ausable Chasm is a private attraction with paid trails and tours. Where to park for the free bridge view is not stated.

Plan your visit

US Route 9 bridge over the Ausable River at Ausable Chasm, view upstream of Rainbow, Horseshoe and Lower Horseshoe Falls

No walk distance is given; the falls are seen from the Route 9 bridge.

View from the Route 9 bridge over the river. Watch for traffic.

Where to start

Not stated for the bridge view. The Ausable Chasm welcome center lot is for paying visitors of the attraction.

Timing & water

Upstream hydro diversion can leave Rainbow Falls nearly dry in summer. Ausable Chasm currently lists its walking trails as open Monday to Friday, arrive by 2 pm, park closes at 4 pm.

Before you go

The bridge view is free. Ausable Chasm trails and tours require paid tickets; check the attraction for current prices and hours.

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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