WaterfallNear Me

Wedge Brook Cascades

Essex County, New York

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height
Not recorded
Location
Essex County, New York
Access status
Private reserve open by easement; reservation May to October
The walk
About 2 miles from the Lake Road gate, which is 0.5 miles from the lot
Ground & access
Mostly easy, rooty and rocky trail along the river with some ups and downs, then a steep scramble to the cascades.
Northern New York Waterfalls: Wedge Brook Cascades

Wedge Brook Cascades is an estimated 100-foot slide and three-part cascade on Wedge Brook, on private Adirondack Mountain Reserve land open to hikers through an easement. From the AMR lot, walk through the Ausable Club grounds to the Lake Road gate and sign in. About a quarter mile past the gate, turn right on the East River Trail, cross the bridge over the East Branch of the Ausable River, and bear left on the West River Trail. At 2.0 miles from the gate, turn right on the Wedge Brook Trail. Wedge Brook Falls is at the footbridge; a sign there says the cascades are 200 yards above, up a steep scramble. Return the same way.

Plan your visit

AMR parking at St. Huberts on Route 73, through the Lake Road gate, East River Trail and bridge to the West River Trail, then up the Wedge Brook Trail to the cascades

SummitPost puts the Wedge Brook Trail junction 2.0 miles from the gate, and the cascades 200 yards up that trail. Lake Placid tourism says the gate is 0.5 miles from the parking area. Return the same way.

Mostly easy, rooty and rocky trail along the river with some ups and downs, then a steep scramble to the cascades.

Where to start

AMR lot at St. Huberts on Route 73, directly across from the Roaring Brook Falls trailhead to Giant Mountain. Everyone must hike from the parking lot; no drop-offs at the gate.

Timing & water

Reservations apply May 1 to October 31. Flow drops in dry spells.

Before you go

An AMR parking reservation is needed from May 1 to October 31 for everyone using AMR trails, including walkers and cyclists. No dogs, camping, boating or swimming on AMR land.

Visitor information
Visit sources

More waterfalls nearby

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

Explore New York

Waterfall location

Essex County, New York.

Open location map