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High Falls Gorge Potholes

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High Falls Gorge Potholes

Name: High Falls Gorge Potholes
Rating: 2

Recommended by 3 hikers

This Highlight is in a protected area

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Location: Essex County, New York, United States

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1. High Falls – High Falls Gorge Potholes loop from Lake Placid

1.74km

00:28

20m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. High Falls Gorge Potholes – High Falls loop from Lake Placid

1.05km

00:17

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Jamie S.

June 20, 2025

High Falls Gorge Potholes are a geologic highlight within the privately operated High Falls Gorge near Wilmington, New York, just outside the Adirondack High Peaks. Carved over thousands of years by the rushing Ausable River, these deep, cylindrical potholes were formed by swirling glacial meltwater and sediment. Today, you can view them safely from sturdy walkways and glass-floor platforms that follow the edge of the gorge. Interpretive signs explain the area's unique geology and the erosive power behind these formations. It’s a short, accessible outing perfect for those curious about the raw forces that shaped this dramatic stretch of river.

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Elevation 430 m

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Location: Essex County, New York, United States

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High Falls Gorge Potholes

1. High Falls – High Falls Gorge Potholes loop from Lake Placid

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