Roaring Brook Falls Trail Keene Valley

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New York · essex County

Roaring Brook Falls Trail Keene Valley

Short walk to a scenic multi-tier waterfall near Keene Valley.

Rating

Length

0.7 mi

Difficulty

2

County

essex

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About This Trail

A short walk of about 0.3 miles from Route 73 to a striking multi-tier waterfall near Keene Valley that drops roughly 80 feet down a rock face. The falls are especially impressive after rain or snowmelt. One of the easiest waterfall destinations in the High Peaks region.

Location

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Coordinates: 44.1503561, -73.763197

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Getting There

From Keene Valley, take Route 73 south. The Giant Mountain trailhead parking is on the right along Route 73, about 7.4 miles north of I-87 Exit 30. The Roaring Brook Falls spur trail begins 0.1 miles from the lot.

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Noonmark Mountain Trail

Shorter but steep Adirondack climb to an excellent summit overlook.

Rooster Comb Trail

Adirondack out-and-back to a rocky overlook above Keene Valley.

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