Our first visit to the Lake Placid area included maybe a dozen different waterfalls, but these are special for allowing you the opportunity to see from all angles via intricate walkways and bridges. As an added bonus, there's no fear of slipping on wet rocks. If you have small kids prone to falling or on the less adventurous side, this is the place for you. The comments about price should probably take the engineering, construction and maintenance of the many walkways and bridges. I sort of see it like a lift ticket, the skiing is free, but the lift costs money. Worth doing once. read more

October 6, 2022. Great outdoors. Nice walk, clean, beautiful viewing and photos. Nice gift shop and things to purchase. Staff was great.

Came in here while camping in the Adirondacks, after researching things to do in the area apart from the actual camping. There website states it's the best hike in the area. There is a cute little gift shop and cafe area where you pay for entry to the walk and the hiking portion. The cafe has drinks and snacks as well as food options. The gift shop had some adorable merchandise and gift options for ADK lovers and camping lovers. The gorge walk was amazing. There is an "easy" and a "difficult" path for those who cannot or don't want to go up and down stairs, etc. they gave informative signs all over the place. They also have a hike that you can do in addition to the gorge walk, it's a little more vigorous and a large part is uphill. I thought the admission was a little expensive but it was worth it. Gorgeous views. I would love to go back in the winter and see it all frozen! read more

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The falls themselves are beautiful but the price to pay to walk around in less than 30min is disappointing. Something to experience once but if you miss it there are better opportunities throughout the area. Many more desirable hikes and walks available without cost, just seek them out from the locals. read more

Enjoyed our visit! Trails were well maintained, we did the waterfall trail and the more rigorous trail.

Awesomeness! We were just driving along and came upon this place ! Feel very lucky that we stopped in it was worth the price of admission and what a wonderful gorgeous waterfalls. The place is very clean and safe and I was impressed I will take other company back here another time. read more

My family went to visit the HFG this afternoon. It is definitely not worth the price!! Beautiful views yes and we did the intermediate hiking trail, which may have took us 15 minutes. You can't even swim in the gorge in this section!!! Positives: It would be good for young children or elderly people. The quiz for the kids is great because it gives them a chance to read the signs and answer questions to get a prize. Other positives: Beautiful views and short hiking paths. Negatives: Way overpriced! It was $52 for 5 of us and we spent maybe an hour and a half here. There isn't much to do if you are an active family. This place is good for easy exercise and you want to stretch your legs. read more

Great views however a bit pricy at 11:00 a person for a 15-20 minute walk. I would say go once than you can say you saw it. But no return visit fir that price read more

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So I go into the gift shop and pick out a few things. There was a candle that was not sitting on the shelf properly. When I tried to pick it up, it fell. They made me pay for it. I was planning on spend quite a bit of money there. I put everything back. Cathryn, the women who Owns the store, demanded that I pay for the item and said it wasn't fair to her. Well she lost over 100.00 of sale over a 22 dollar candle that really wasn't anyone's fault. Oh btw she gave me a 30 percent discount to be fair Tourists beware!! read more

Very over priced. Staff inside was not very friendly. The walk is alright but nothing worth the price tag. There was one waterfall which was nothing special and the walkway had glass sections that were too dirty to see through. read more

Stopped here during 4th of July. Privately owned center that offers views of the falls for ~$14/pp. For the price we paid, we thought we got our money's worth. The trail (turn right after you cross the first bridge) leading to the fall was well maintained and the walkways in the gorge were well maintained. There are amazing views of the falls so bring your cameras. We spent maybe an hour there snapping photos and taking in the view. The other side (turn left after you cross the first bridge) has a nature trail and an area where you can pan for gems/fossils.The nature trail was slightly disappointing. There aren't many views but the trail is well maintained. I suppose this would be fun in the winter when you have snowshoes on. Overall, not a bad place to stop. Facilities were very clean and there is a very large gift shops to get all your souvenirs. There is also a small cafe but it was closed when we arrived. read more

If I were thinking of jumping off a cliff or bridge or anyplace, I would do it here. Wholly heights batman. Besides that and the 11 dollars to take a tour of this place, I would say this is probably one of the most romantic spots. Seriously, if you were to propose to your significant other, do it here, as your getting sprayed by water falling off the gorge and you'll have stories to tell your children and grandchildren forever. While I did not experience such romantic things there, I will still be going back, and this experience will now where I go to find my happy place. They have a store and bathrooms, as the falls will make you have to go really really bad. Running water. Try not to get suckered into the gift shop. read more

This place was definitely out of this world. The views were breathtaking!! The beautiful waterfalls, river, trees, & trails made this a more than a pleasant experience. The site is very well maintained. I would definitely recommend anybody to come by and enjoy the beauty of Mother Nature! I will definitely be coming back! read more

High Falls Gorge - This has been one of the most beautiful places I have ever been! The 5 hour drive from NYC was worth it! - Cafes Near Me - Wilmington, New York

Be sure to arrive 45 minutes before the last tour even though they advertise that you can tour up till 4:30. We arrived before 4:30 and they turned us away....again even though the sign says last tour 4:30. My review is more on the integrity of the business rather than the activity itself, since we were denied. read more

Thank you to Beth, Belinda and Brad. We had a blast. The environment is so calming and the food and drinks are delicious!! read more

High Falls Gorge - Cafes Near Me - Wilmington, New York

It's interesting that two such beautiful gorges as Ausable Chasm and High Falls Gorge are privately owned. But even though it costs you a bit to get in it's worth it. This is beautiful country, and this is a spectacular chasm, well worth the walk. What I do commend them for as a privately owned facility is the fact that the trails and fencing is so well maintained. Much better than the facilities in a standard state park so I guess that helps justify the admission fee. It's really a quick drive down the road if you're staying in Lake Placid as we were and only a short distance from Whiteface if you're there in the off season. A good way to spend an hour. read more

Nice place to go on a scenic hike, along the Au Sable river with a few waterfalls along the way. The bridges, stairs, and walkways bolted into the rock faces were quite nice and provided a good view of the river, rapids, and waterfalls. Definitely quality craftsmanship, they took the time to trace the outline of each rock on the boards so they fit perfectly like a glove against the rocks. A little on the expensive side for what was offered, I wouldn't pay another $12.50 per person to hike here again. Note, the review only takes into account the hiking portion, we did not visit the cafe/ restaurant, or partake in the gift shop portion of what they had to offer. Bottom line: skip it for some of the other attractions located in the area. There are some really nice hiking areas, and swimming holes you can take advantage of free of charge in the area. Just look for all the cars parked along the road ways! read more

Stopped in to take the hike to see the falls ended up eating lunch at the little Café here. Best decision the food is amazing, the BLT is out of this world, and the apple crisp you definitely need to make room for. Good home cooked feel and taste! read more

First time Visiting lake placid and this place was beautiful! Easy to get around even without the map. Just one complaint-the staff wasn't friendly at all. In fact they were just plain rude. read more

Boring place and bad management. Hyped for no reason. You are better off parking on side and walk down to check out stream. They don't even care for customer and very rude. read more

We were looking for a little bit of fun in mid-afternoon and thought High Forge Gorge would be a good place. The views were very nice and the walk was not too strenuous. Did think the price was a little on the excessive side ($13+tax) for approx a half-hour walk. In addition, we were outside the whole time and stayed 6ft+ away from people but rules at the place insisted that guests wear masks at all times. While not overly strenuous, wearing a mask while climbing a bunch of stairs could be a uncomfortable. Would have been better if it were open longer (we got there about 3pm and the place closes at 4pm). Unsure why it closes so early in the summer when daylight is plentiful for at least another 2 hrs. read more

OVERPRICED! Nothing to see! This place should be free... whoever the owner is.. should be shame to have a business like this. For two adults, $25 for admission and spending time is not even 15min. Walk is so short and it's just one water fall.. I don't recommend ppl to come here. Don't waste of money. They have a nature trail.. yeah it's very nature bc they didn't give any direction whatsoever. You find your way thru the wood. Don't go. Water fall wasn't even that great. Waste of money and time. read more

Not friendly and do not allow dogs. It's weird to have such a beautiful place privately owned. Not sure I ethically agree with this place.

The admission is worth it. Nice scenic walkway to get close to view the waterfalls. Cute gift shop. Had lunch in the cafe. Great job with the trout sandwich which came with broccoli salad and fresh chips. The dessert was a homemade apple crisp with vanilla ice cream. The ride out there is very picturesque. read more

While very pretty and maintained very well, it was overpriced. The gift shop is cute but typically expensive.

The walkways are well placed and have many different "did you know" signs to inform of the local flora and fauna and how the falls were born. Great way to experience the falls without breaking your neck. read more

Fast and friendly service with really delicious food. Grilled cheese, adirondack Michigan, and grilled chicken sandwich were all excellent. read more

High Falls Gorge - Inside bar. - Cafes Near Me - Wilmington, New York

This place was as beautiful as it looked on the brochure. Came visiting for the week and we must have drove past this place 15 times back and forth. Finally we decided to give it a try and see what it was all about. It was absolutely breathtaking. The walk was not far at all. Maybe took 30 minutes to get through it all. However the walk through the gorge was beautiful. There are even glass steps so you can see below. This is for sure a cheap outing that is a must see if you are in the area! read more

Went here towards the end of summer. Was interesting and the falls were very cool. The kids loved it. Although I would agree that it did seem a little pricey. However after Hurticane Irene they weren't sure if they would recover I'm glad to see that they did. I found the gift shop stereotypical and was not impressed. It was late in the day so we didn't try the food. read more

Tasty food at High Falls Gorge. Service a bit chaotic but everything was fresh and well made.

Pretty expensive for this short hike.... Apparently there are places where you pay to hike. Great choice if you have older people with you who can't do traditional hike (though there are stairs). Beautiful views. read more

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High Falls Gorge is, by far, the most beautiful natural attraction in the Adirondack Park. Nestled at the base of Little Whiteface, the 700 feet of Waterfalls provide a picturesque backdrop for an outing when you are visiting the High Peaks. The gift shop and restaurant offer a variety of choices in both souvenirs and refreshments that will complement your visit. read more

Overpriced for a hike that takes 10 minutes. It would be good for small children or the elderly.

Fun, quick & easy "hike". Cool to see the waterfalls and have access to them; doesn't take long to do nature trail and the falls. Don't be expecting more than a nice "walk" in the woods. Glad we got to visit but not sure we'd need to return. read more

Why waste money over a very ordinary waterfall. It's 10.25 for seeing a small area when more beautiful places are available for free

High Falls Gorge was our first stop after a five hour drive. I didn't really mind the $11 fee, there are some great photo ops and I think it's worth the money if you also do the nature trail as well. The only problem is the walk is only as nice as the people around you allow it to be. Most are inconsiderate and want to stand on the small lookout taking 100s of picture of the waterfall. You kind of have to muscle your way in. The biggest selling point is the small cafe. I was worried when I realized the size of it, 6 tables, one waitress. But the food was delicious! My burger was perfectly cooked, the pulled pork special was outstanding. Fries were hot and crispy. I would stay away from the pizza though, seemed like one of those frozen or ready made pizzas. It's definetly a good landing spot for a family that is looking to stretch their legs and grap a bite to eat after a long drive. read more

My friend and I had traveled here for our annual get together. It is spectacular and I had been opposed to going based on reviews. Ignore them, well worth the $11.. What sets it apart from all other Adirondack experiences is that you don't have to watch your step every time your foot moves. The suspended boardwalk is as well kept as the grounds, there are glass bottom floor overlooks, one of them is placed middle front in the spray of a large waterfall. There are interesting facts posted about rock pot holes, the waterfall, etc. It also has the best gift shop around, I live near Lake George and explore the area frequently, this was a gem of a find. For people complaining about the length, spend your time admiring the beauty surrounding you instead of rushing through, appreciate the light, shadows and flowing water, read what the posts have to say, enjoy this natural delight and smell the roses. read more