Heads up: this is the star lake ny, not the watkins glen one. If you're looking for the more famous one, see Rainbow Falls (Watkins Glen State Park, New York) →
Rainbow Falls
New York · height not recorded · Last verified 2026-05-15
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Rainbow Falls is a waterfall in St. Lawrence County, New York. Height has not been officially recorded. Access details and conditions have not yet been verified in person by Fallspots — the data on this page comes from OpenStreetMap and USGS GNIS.
Rainbow Falls sits in St. Lawrence County, New York. The base sits at roughly 1,187 feet of elevation. Drive time is about 14 minutes from Star Lake. Visitor counts are low — expect to have the falls largely to yourself. Source records come from OpenStreetMap and USGS GNIS.
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| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Trail | Dogs | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Falls (this page) | — | — | — | — | — |
| Flat Rock Falls | 1 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Twin Falls | 2 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Twin Falls | 2 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Copper Rock Falls | 2 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Copper Rock Falls | 2 mi | — | — | — | — |
Questions visitors ask about Rainbow Falls
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How far is Rainbow Falls from a major city?
Rainbow Falls is 10 miles from Star Lake (about 14 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
44.3066, -74.9992
Sources and live status
Where we got the data, and where to check current conditions before you drive.
Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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