Wanika Falls

Essex County, New York

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height: Not recorded
Location: Essex County, New York
Access status: Long public trail; stream ford at the falls
The walk: Close to 7 miles one way
Ground & access: Long dirt trail rated difficult. Stream ford at the falls.

Northern New York Waterfalls: Wanika Falls

Wanika Falls is a multi-part drop on the Chubb River on the Northville-Placid Trail south of Lake Placid. Northern New York Waterfalls says the hike follows the Northville-Placid Trail for close to seven miles and that you must ford the stream to see the falls. The ford is easy in low water and may be difficult in high water. The description of the falls is based on contributed photos.

Plan your visit

Northville-Placid Trail northern trailhead on Averyville Road, south on the Northville-Placid Trail to Wanika Falls on the Chubb River

Northern New York Waterfalls gives 7.0 miles one way along the Northville-Placid Trail.

Long dirt trail rated difficult. Stream ford at the falls.

Where to start

Unpaved trailhead lot for the Northville-Lake Placid Trail, 1.1 miles up Averyville Road from the Old Military Road near the Olympic ski jumps.

Timing & water

The ford can be difficult in high water.

Before you go

No fee or reservation is mentioned.

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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