Roaring Brook Falls
Essex County, New York
Your visit at a glance
- Waterfall height
- 262 ft (80 m)
- Location
- Essex County, New York
- Access status
- Short trail to the base from Route 73; limited parking
- The walk
- 0.8 miles total to the base; 1.2 miles total to the top
- Ground & access
- Easy to the base with about 80 feet of elevation change and a short scramble over stones. Moderate and steep to the top, with about 400 feet of climb. Serious risk of injury or death near the falls, especially in high water.
Roaring Brook Falls drops about 290 feet off the side of Giant Mountain and can be seen from Route 73 between Chapel Pond and St. Huberts. From the small trailhead lot, follow the marked, fairly flat trail along the brook to the base. A short scramble over stones leads to the final view. For the top of the falls, take the junction where the Giant Mountain trail begins its climb; Pure Adirondacks says it is about 0.5 miles up a steep section to the top. Return the same way.
Plan your visit
Roaring Brook Falls trailhead lot on Route 73 near St. Huberts, marked trail along the brook to the base; the Giant Mountain trail climbs to the top
The Ausable Freshwater Center gives a total distance of 0.8 miles for the base and 1.2 miles for the top. Pure Adirondacks describes a 0.3-mile marked trail to the base.
Easy to the base with about 80 feet of elevation change and a short scramble over stones. Moderate and steep to the top, with about 400 feet of climb. Serious risk of injury or death near the falls, especially in high water.
Where to start
Small trailhead lot on Route 73 with limited spaces. Ausable Freshwater Center parking coordinates: 44.150447, -73.767803. Park only in designated spots; parking in a no-parking zone brings a ticket and possible towing.
Timing & water
The Ausable Freshwater Center notes limited parking year round. Take extra care in high water.
Before you go
No fee is mentioned. The AMR lot across the road has its own reservation rules and is a separate facility.
Visitor informationVisit sources
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