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Split Rock Falls

📍 Elizabethtown, NY🥾 Roadside — no hike required🎟 Free (roadside pull-off; no fee documented)

An easy-to-reach roadside waterfall in upstate New York.

Getting there

roadsideSwimming allowed

Free (roadside pull-off; no fee documented)

Our take

No entrance fee is required. Difficulty: roadside.

Swimming is allowed.

Planning your visit

Best time to go

Spring to fall is best for waterfall viewing.

How long to budget

15–30 min

Who it suits

Good for

  • an easy walk to a waterfall
  • a summer swimming hole
  • travelers who want minimal hiking

Common questions

Is there a fee to visit Split Rock Falls?

Free (roadside pull-off; no fee documented)

How do I get to Split Rock Falls?

It's viewable without a hike, from a pullout or short walk near the parking area.

Is swimming allowed at Split Rock Falls?

Yes, per the managing agency — conditions and safety vary by season, so use judgment regardless.

Split Rock Falls in Adirondacks

We track 3 waterfalls in Adirondacks, 1 of which are roadside like this one.

Quick facts

HeightNot published
TrailNone — roadside
Difficultyroadside
Fee / permitFree (roadside pull-off; no fee documented)
Managing agencyTown of Elizabethtown (Split Rock Mountain Wild Forest, NYS DEC land)
DogsNot published
SwimmingAllowed
ADA accessNot published
CountyEssex
RegionAdirondacks
Official pageView source ↗

Directions

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Source

elizabethtown-ny.gov

Town of Elizabethtown official municipal page, checked 2026-08-29. Page gives an address/coordinates for the Route 9 pull-off, states the walk to the falls is about 100 feet, and describes a swimming pool below the falls. Also notes a separate lower-falls area is dangerous and not recommended for children.

Checked August 2026.