MacIntyre Falls

Essex County, New York

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height: Not recorded
Location: Essex County, New York
Access status: High Peaks trail route from the Adirondak Loj; about 2.5 miles one way
The walk: About 2.5 miles one way
Ground & access: Rocky, rooty mountain trail with a steady climb. Northern New York Waterfalls rates it difficult. Rocks at the cascade are slippery.

Northern New York Waterfalls: MacIntyre Brook Falls

MacIntyre Falls, also called MacIntyre Brook Falls, is a cascade on MacIntyre Brook in the High Peaks, on the trail to Algonquin Peak. From the hiker parking at the Adirondak Loj on Heart Lake, follow the Van Hoevenberg Trail for 0.9 miles, then go straight on the Algonquin Peak trail for 1.7 miles. The falls come down right to the trail. Return the same way.

Plan your visit

Adirondak Loj hiker parking at Heart Lake, Van Hoevenberg Trail, then the Algonquin Peak trail to the cascade beside the trail

Northern New York Waterfalls gives 0.9 miles on the Van Hoevenberg Trail, then 1.7 miles on the Algonquin Peak trail, and lists the hike as 2.5 miles one way. Return the same way.

Rocky, rooty mountain trail with a steady climb. Northern New York Waterfalls rates it difficult. Rocks at the cascade are slippery.

Where to start

ADK hiker parking lots at the Adirondak Loj, at the end of Adirondak Loj Road off NY 73 near Lake Placid. ADK says the lots hold up to 250 cars for day and multi-day parking.

Timing & water

Northern New York Waterfalls photos show both winter and late-summer conditions. Flow is lower in late summer. Winter travel needs traction and cold-weather gear.

Before you go

ADK charges $25 per day to park at the Adirondak Loj before 1 pm, or $15 for a half day after 1 pm. ADK members pay less.

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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