Hanging Spear Falls
Worth the drive
Is it plungeworthy?
A waterfall on Opalescent River.
The details
- Watercourse
- Opalescent River
- Coordinates
- 44.10191, -73.99075
About Hanging Spear Falls
Hanging Spear Falls is a 80-foot waterfall in New York, on Opalescent River.
It's fullest after rain, and flow can drop off during dry spells — plan around recent weather.
Plungeworthy rates Hanging Spear Falls 7.4/10 — worth the drive. The score weighs its scale, how confidently it's mapped, and its character.
Where it is
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Before you go
The pin marks the feature, not a trailhead or a legal route in. Some sit on private land or need a real hike, and conditions change with season and rain. Check local access, don't trespass, and never enter water — hot or cold — where it isn't safe.
Common questions
How tall is Hanging Spear Falls?
Hanging Spear Falls drops about 80 feet, in New York.
Where is Hanging Spear Falls?
Hanging Spear Falls is a waterfall in New York, at 44.10191, -73.99075.
Is Hanging Spear Falls worth visiting?
Worth the drive — Plungeworthy rates it 7.4/10.
Gear for the trip
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