Outdoors NearbyHigh Falls
High Falls is a waterfall in New York, about 1 mile from Rochester. It is mapped as about 95 feet (29 m) high. There are 8 other named waterfalls within 20 miles.
| Location | Near Rochester, New York Directions |
|---|---|
| Trail parking | High Falls Parking Garage, about 0.2 mi from the falls straight-line distance to High Falls; the trail itself is longer Directions to the parking |
| Height | about 95 ft (29 m) |
Mapped by OpenStreetMap volunteers. Swim only where it is allowed; pools below falls can hide currents.
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More waterfalls nearby
- Upper Falls near Rochester · 1 mi Directions
- Middle Falls near Rochester · 1 mi Directions
- Lower Falls near Rochester · 1 mi Directions
- Norton’s Falls near Rochester · 2 mi Directions
- Densmore Falls near Irondequoit · 4 mi Directions
- Turning Point Falls near Irondequoit · 5 mi Directions
- Postcard Falls 3 ft · near Brighton · 5 mi Directions
- Honeoye Falls near Honeoye Falls · 14 mi Directions
Frequently asked questions
Where is High Falls located?
In New York, about 1 miles from Rochester, at 43.1613, -77.6134. The route ends as close as roads get; in New York that can still mean a hike.
Where does the hike to High Falls start?
The closest trail parking on the map is High Falls Parking Garage, about 0.2 miles from High Falls in a straight line. Trail signs at the start usually give the walking distance.
How tall is High Falls?
About 95 feet (29 meters), according to OpenStreetMap.
What other waterfalls are near High Falls?
Upper Falls (1 mi), Middle Falls (1 mi), Lower Falls (1 mi) and Norton’s Falls (2 mi).