| Directions
Located on NY 73, this site is just south of the hamlet
of Saint Huberts, which is on the stretch between the village
of Keene Valley and the northern intersection of routes
73 and 9. Look for the signs for the Giant Mountain
Wilderness Area. Giant Mountain and Roaring Brook
Falls share the trailhead.
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| County: |
Essex |
| Town: |
Keene |
| USGS Map: |
Keene Valley |
| Waterway: |
Roaring Brook |
| Latitude: |
N 44° 09'
01" |
| Longitude: |
W 73°
45' 40" |
| Drop: |
~300' |
| Type: |
Ribbon Cascade |
| Region: |
South of Keene |
| Parking: |
Unpaved lot |
| Trail type: |
Dirt |
| Length of hike: |
1/4 mile |
| Difficulty: |
Easy |
| Accessibility: |
Public |
| Name: |
Common |
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 Contained in the Giant Mountain Wilderness Area, this is a popular
hiking area with well marked trails. Giant Mountain is one
of the Adirondack's 46 high peaks and Roaring Brook Falls is one
of its tallest waterfalls. It is said that this is the tallest
Adirondack waterfall that can be seen from a highway. There
is a pull-off just south of the trailhead where you can view it.
If it weren't for this waterfall, the Roaring Brook wouldn't
be roaring at all, at least for most of the year. During spring
run-off, this waterfall is very impressive. At about 300 feet,
it is still a sight to behold, but at other times of the year, Babbling
Brook would be a more appropriate name!
Depending upon who you reference, the total drop of Roaring Brook
Falls is anywhere from 290 to 325 feet. It basically drops
in two steps. The upper drop encompasses about 2/3 of the
total descent with the lower portion taking up the other 1/3.
The upper drop is actually set back a bit from the remainder of
the falls. If you look up from the bottom you may not even
see that section. Stroll slightly downstream and the entire
cascade comes into view.
The Roaring Brook flows into Beede Brook which flows into the
East Branch of the Ausable River. The East Branch and the
West Branch join forces downstream at Au Sable Forks to form the
Ausable River. This waterfall rich river empties into Lake
Champlain in the town of Peru.
Last update: May 23, 2016
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