Travel up north to the Adirondack Mountains and you can find an endless supply of natural wonders that are just waiting to be explored. Inside our state’s largest and most gorgeous park, you can find hundreds of waterfalls — just take a look at this epic list here that covers all the gems within Essex County. Out of all the breathtaking waterfalls that await you in this area, there’s on in particular that features pools of emerald water that will leave you in awe. If this sounds like your type of adventure, then keep reading to discover this true gem.

Lo and behold, Split Rock Falls, one of the most jaw-dropping waterfalls that you'll ever see in here in New York.
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Right off of Route 9 up in Elizabethtown, visitors can park at the small roadside lot where they'll begin to hear the roar of the falls.
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Taking you down only about 100-feet, grab a pair of sturdy shoes and begin your adventure down along the riverfront to reach the most stunning pools of emerald water.
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Cascading down roughly 45-feet along the Boquet River, Split Rock Falls is a popular short but sweet hike for New Yorkers to take during the summertime.
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As if the name wasn't already an indication of what you can expect to find here, the falls are split in two, with multiple pools of water for you to jump into and cool off in.
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For those who aren't ready to take on cliff jumping at Split Rock Falls, you can hike down towards the base of the falls for a more easy-going adventure.
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Creating natural pools for you to relax in, you can make your way into these crystal clear waters that will instantly cool you off.
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I mean, have you ever seen a more stunning pool than this?
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If you've been looking for a place to swim this year, then head up north to Split Rock Falls for an adventure that you'll never forget.
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Address: 6335 U.S. 9, New Russia, NY 12964

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