Seeing frozen waterfalls in New York is something we always look forward to as it gives us a new look at familiar places. Unfortunately, during the wintertime, you'll frequently find that many of the waterfalls that we enjoy visiting can become quite dangerous to explore. But there is one frozen waterfall hike in New York that you can do safely. High Falls Gorge in Wilmington gives you access to a small slice of the beautiful frozen Adirondacks.
Just 15 minutes north of Lake Placid, the small town of Wilmington features a privately owned park that will blow you away.
A little yellow building that's tucked away off of NY-86, High Falls Gorge sits beautifully along the Ausable River.
Taking you to a unique little slice of the Adirondack Mountains, during the winter, you can bring (or rent) your own snowshoes and go snowshoeing in High Falls Gorge through the serene woods.
We got a good laugh at this snow-covered sign that warned visitors to not to wear flip-flops or sandals.
Obviously it's also a great spot to visit in the warmer months, too.
Featuring several different trails, you'll find plenty of Adirondack chairs waiting for you and scenic lookout points where you can enjoy views of the mountains and the river while you're doing this frozen waterfall hike in New York.
But it's High Fall Gorge's half-mile-long Waterfall Trail loop that truly attracts everyone here.
Made up of one-of-a-kind walkways and staircases that'll leave you in awe, you won't believe how unique of a view you'll have of this one area of the Ausable River. Not to mention the frozen waterfalls in New York.
As you make your way along the suspended trail, you'll find that certain areas of the walkway even have see-through floors that allow you to see what's underneath you.
With four major frozen waterfalls in New York to see along this part of the river, it's often hard to believe that this magical winter wonderland is even real.
The February day that we visited wasn't crowded at all.
We were happy to be able to take in the frozen waterfalls on our own time, which was about an hour or so.
Of course you realize how cold it can get in the Adirondack region, but seeing all of this frozen beauty really puts it in perspective.
Just one of many places that we love to visit in the Adirondack Mountains during the wintertime, enter a world full of frozen waterfalls and snow at High Falls Gorge this winter.
Find out more at the website for High Falls Gorge.
Have you ever ever explored the High Falls Gorge frozen wonderland? Tell us in the comments!
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