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Death Brook Falls

Death Brook Falls at Adirondack Park within the Blue Ridge Wilderness near Piseco, New York is an easy 0.6-mile out-and-back hike that leads to the 35-foot tall waterfall known as Death Brook Falls.

Hike Description
This hike begins along NY-28 at the coordinates provided and heads-in along the Death Brook Falls Trail. The trail is mostly-flat and follows a quiet path through the forest as it undulates its way toward the waterfall. Along the way, hikers will pass a vernal pool and a large open area, both can be a bit buggy.

Brook Walk - Mile 0.28
Around mile 0.28, hikers will reach a part of the trail where it seemingly ends, at Death Brook. Here, you'll hike up the brook to reach Death Brook Falls located just a couple-hundred feet upstream.

Death Brook Falls - mile 0.3
Around mile 0.3, hikers will reach the 35-foot tall Death Brook Falls as it cascades its way down the bedrock. Here, to get the best view, hikers will have to stand in Death Brook, as there are a couple of trees on the right-hand side that block the view. Hanging around Death Brook Falls is not very easy, however, as there aren't many open or flat places to hang out or stand - you're essentially standing on brook rocks the whole time, which isn't super enjoyable. Regardless, the 35-foot cascading waterfall makes for a nice spot to hike or stop along a road trip.

Parking
Hikers will find a small parking turnout by the trailhead, located at the parking coordinates provided. The turnout is large enough to fit a half-dozen vehicles or so.

Pets
Dogs are allowed only if leashed and must be cleaned up after.

Warnings
Buggy: This trail can be buggy

Brook hiking: To reach Death Brook Falls, hikers must walk up the brook a bit which requires walking along slick and slippery rocks.
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Know Before You Go

  • Death Brook Falls is an easy, 0.6-mile hike in Adirondack Park near Piseco, NY, leading to a 35-foot waterfall.
  • The trail is mostly flat, but requires a short brook walk to reach the falls, involving potentially slippery rocks.
  • Be prepared for buggy conditions and limited space to comfortably view or linger at the base of the falls.
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Distance
0.6 mi
Difficulty
Easy
Type
Out-and-Back
Est. Time
18 min
Elev. Gain
49'
Rating
4.0
Added
June 20, 2023
Updated
July 27, 2023

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Total Change
37'
Ascent
49'
Descent
49'
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Features

Dogs
Waterfalls
Water Source

Points of interest

  1. Parking

    43.812739, -74.596294
  2. Main Trailhead

    43.812682, -74.596228

Safety information

For your own safety: plan ahead, let someone know where you'll be, and hike at your own risk.

Hazards

Poison Ivy or Poison Oak

Availability

All seasons

Surface type

Dirt

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