One of the tallest waterfalls in the Adirondacks, OK Slip Falls drops over 200 feet into a remote gorge near the Hudson River. A trail opened to the public in 2014 after the land was acquired by the state, reaching scenic overlooks of the falls.
Its 250 ft drop is taller than about 91% of the 775 waterfalls we track.
The falls are fed by OK Slip Brook. It lies in Hamilton, New York. The site is on public land managed by NY State DEC (Forest Preserve).
This is a moderate hike waterfall: a longer day hike, roughly one to several miles each way. Reaching it takes a moderate walk, so budget time and pack water before you set out. The walk to the main viewpoint runs about 6.4 miles round trip. The nearest town is Indian Lake.
When to go: Spring and early summer (high flow). Water volume swings with the seasons here, strongest after snowmelt or rain and lowest in late summer, so check recent streamflow before you go.
