Sliding Rock Falls

Albany County, New York

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height: 30 ft (9 m)
Location: Albany County, New York
Access status: Preserve loop trail with rim views; limited parking
The walk: About 0.5 to 0.6 mile to the first view from the rim
Ground & access: Orange-blazed dirt trail, moderate and sometimes muddy. The creek walk to the base is slippery with downed logs and is for experienced creek walkers only.

NYFalls: Hannacroix Ravine (Slide Rock Falls)

Sliding Rock Falls is a steep 30-foot cascade on Hannacrois Creek in the Hannacroix Ravine Preserve west of Clarksville. NYFalls says to follow the orange blazes south from the Cass Hill Road lot, gently uphill to the top of the ravine; the falls may be seen through the trees, with a more open view about 300 feet farther. The trail does not go into the ravine. In full leaf there may be no view, so early spring, late fall or winter melt are best. A close view requires a difficult, slippery creek walk from the southern stream crossing.

Plan your visit

Hannacroix Ravine Preserve lot on Cass Hill Road, south on the orange-blazed loop trail to the ravine rim views of the falls

NYFalls gives a 0.5 mile hike on the trail to see the falls and says it may be visible through the trees at about 0.6 miles. The full loop is about 2 to 3 miles.

Orange-blazed dirt trail, moderate and sometimes muddy. The creek walk to the base is slippery with downed logs and is for experienced creek walkers only.

Where to start

Small dirt lot at the preserve sign on Cass Hill Road (room for about 4 cars). NYFalls says to park along Cass Hill Road if full. The lot can be muddy in early spring.

Timing & water

Year-round, daylight hours. Best in spring or after rain; the ravine is subject to flash floods.

Before you go

NYFalls lists admission as free.

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More waterfalls nearby

Within 40 straight-line miles. Road and trail distances will differ.

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Waterfall location

Albany County, New York.

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