This very small and easily accessible Adirondack hiking gem sits right along the eastern (right) side of the road if traveling from Speculator. Whiskey Brook Falls is 5 to 6 feet tall and is surrounded by large boulders. This is part of the Waterfall Challenge.
Key takeaways
- Distance: Less than 0.1 miles round trip
- Elevation gain: Less than 15 feet
Hiking to Whiskey Brook Falls
This is a short walk, losing only about 6 feet in elevation from the parking. You'll have to hop across boulders so be sure to have careful footing.
In the winter
Take care when near the falls, the rocks can be slippery in the winter. This trail is not recommended for cross-country skiing.
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How to get there
From the intersection of Route 8 and Route 30 in Speculator, drive 2.2 miles north on Route 30 and look off to the right for the stream which flows the road through a large culvert. Pull off to the right, park, and follow the southern bank of the creek upstream for 50 feet where you will see the falls.
