Shelving Rock Falls
New York · 50-foot drop · Last verified 2026-05-15
Shelving Rock Falls is a waterfall in New York. It drops roughly 50 feet. Access details and conditions have not yet been verified in person by Fallspots — the data on this page comes from OpenStreetMap and USGS GNIS.
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| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Trail | Dogs | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelving Rock Falls (this page) | — | 50 ft | — | — | — |
| Buttermilk Falls | 9 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Uncas Falls | 10 mi | 7 ft | — | — | — |
| Kane Falls | 10 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Dunkley Falls | 16 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Bear Slide | 17 mi | — | — | — | — |
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How tall is Shelving Rock Falls?
Shelving Rock Falls is 50 feet (15.2 m) tall. Height is sourced from OSM.
How far is Shelving Rock Falls from a major city?
Shelving Rock Falls is 3 miles from Bolton Landing (about 4 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
43.5535, -73.6023
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Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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