High Falls Gorge
A gorge carved by the West Branch of the Ausable River through granite, where glass bridges and boardwalks come close to four waterfalls; suitable for the whole family.
High Falls Gorge lies beside Route 86 at the foot of Whiteface Mountain. This privately run attraction offers about 1.6 km of trails, bridges and glass-floored viewing platforms, bringing you close to the river as it tumbles through rock about one billion years old in four waterfalls. The walk takes about an hour and is easy. In winter, ice cleats can be rented to see the icicle-covered waterfalls. Admission is about US$20.
Opening hours
About 09:00–17:00 (shorter hours in winter)
Nearby sights
- Whiteface Mountain Ski Resort
- Whiteface Veterans Memorial Highway
- Santa's Workshop (North Pole, NY)
- Lake Placid (lake) Boat Tours
- Mirror Lake & Main Street
- Lake Placid Olympic Center & Olympic Museum
- Lake Placid Olympic Ski Jumping Complex
- Cascade Mountain