Rocky Falls

Essex County, New York

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height: Not recorded
Location: Essex County, New York
Access status: Marked trail from the Adirondak Loj lot; parking fee
The walk: About 2 1/4 miles one way
Ground & access: Dirt hiking trail with moderate difficulty. Short side trail along the brook at the end.

Northern New York Waterfalls: Rocky Falls

Rocky Falls is a small plunge of about 6 feet on Indian Pass Brook. Northern New York Waterfalls describes taking the Indian Pass Trail from the Adirondak Loj parking lot, past the front of the entrance booth and along the shore of Heart Lake. About 2 miles along, a side trail leads to Indian Pass Brook; turn left and follow the path upstream to the base of the falls. The setting is quiet and picturesque, and the drop is small.

Plan your visit

Adirondak Loj parking (Heart Lake), Indian Pass Trail past Heart Lake for about 2 miles, then the side trail to Indian Pass Brook and upstream to the base of Rocky Falls

Northern New York Waterfalls gives the hike as 2-1/4 mile one way, with the side trail to the brook about 2 miles along the Indian Pass Trail.

Dirt hiking trail with moderate difficulty. Short side trail along the brook at the end.

Where to start

Adirondak Loj (Heart Lake Program Center) lots run by the Adirondack Mountain Club. Lots often fill; overflow parking is at the end of Meadows Lane or along the right side of Adirondack Loj Road toward NY 73, which adds about a mile each way. No parking between the parking booth and Meadows Lane.

Timing & water

No seasonal closure is listed for the trail.

Before you go

ADK charges $25 per day to park before 1 pm, or $15 for a half day after 1 pm. ADK members pay $10 per day or $6 per half day.

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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