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The Top 16 Natural Monuments in Hamilton County

Hamilton County’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 16

beautiful natural monuments in Hamilton County. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!

Last updated: November 26, 2025

OK Slip Falls

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This is one of the Adirondacks' highest waterfalls and a really cool sight when it is full. The trail is a nice hike that takes you through diverse forest with plenty of wildlife.

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Snowy Mountain

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Snowy Mountain is a challenging but rewarding fire tower summit. At close to 3,900 feet, the view is quite nice but can mainly be appreciated from the fire tower since …

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Lake Pleasant

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Lake Pleasant is one of many picturesque lakes in the Adirondack Mountain region. There is a park with beach on the north end of the lake where the public can …

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Buttermilk Falls

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This easily accessible waterfall along the Raquette River is a super short hike but offers a great viewpoint and picnic spot. It is one of the most popular waterfalls in …

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Wakely Mountain

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This is one of New York's highest peaks, with a 70-foot tower and awesome views of the West Canada Lakes Wilderness to the south and the High Peaks to the …

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Indian Lake

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Due to its location and long, narrow shape, Indian Lake has a number of bays, coves, and islands. Some of the islands have campsites maintained by the state that are …

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Chimney Mountain

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This 2721-foot mountain is an accessible summit hike and has some cool geological features including a unique chimney formation and an intricate network of caves and crevices.

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Long Lake

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Long Lake is about 14 miles long and has several viewpoints and shelters where you can rest and enjoy its immensity.

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Auger Falls

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Auger Falls is accessible via a short loop hike from here. It's a quick walk but be careful near the waterfall as the ledges can be slippery. If you're passing …

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Long Lake

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This 14-mile lake is a beautiful gem in the Adirondacks. It features two public beaches, a state boat launch, and over half of its shoreline is within the New York State Forest preserve.

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The Top 16 Natural Monuments in Hamilton County

OK Slip Falls

Snowy Mountain

Lake Pleasant

Buttermilk Falls

Wakely Mountain

Indian Lake

Chimney Mountain

Long Lake

Auger Falls

Long Lake

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