Split Rock Falls

Essex County, New York

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height: Not recorded
Location: Essex County, New York
Access status: Roadside state land viewpoint with a short path
The walk: About 0.1 mile, 2 minutes
Ground & access: Short dirt path to rock ledges above deep pools. No railings beyond the fence.

Northern New York Waterfalls: Split Rock Falls

Split Rock Falls is a series of drops totaling about 35 feet on the Boquet River beside US 9 between NY 73 and New Russia. Northern New York Waterfalls says a chain link fence in the center of the parking area marks a viewing spot near the top of the falls, and openings in the wooden guard rail at the north end of the lot lead to an obvious trail with closer views. The land was formerly private and was given to the state in 1982. There are no railings along the trail.

Plan your visit

Parking area on US 9 beside the Boquet River crossing, about 2.3 miles north of the US 9 and NY 73 junction, to the fenced viewing area and the path from the north end of the lot

Northern New York Waterfalls gives 0.1 mile, about 2 minutes, from the parking area.

Short dirt path to rock ledges above deep pools. No railings beyond the fence.

Where to start

Paved parking area on the right (east) side of US 9 just past the river crossing when driving north.

Timing & water

No seasonal information is given.

Before you go

No fee or reservation is mentioned.

Visitor information

Visit sources

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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