Shelving Rock Falls

photo taken 6/21/2008

Location: New York
Note: There are several parking areas that will do for these falls, but we've given exact mileage for one we took.
Directions: This waterfall is located in Adirondack State Park. From exit 20 of the Thruway (I-87), take Route 149 east to Buttermilk Falls road on the left. After 3 miles, the road becomes Sly Pond Road turns into a well-maintained gravel road. After 6.5 more miles you'll see a parking area with an Lake George area map and gate; veer left to continue toward Lake George on what is now Shelving Rock Road. 1 1/2 miles after the parking area there will be a small pullout on the right where you can scramble down the hill to see two waterfalls. Continue 1/2 mile further and park on the left near a driveway for a shot of two more waterfalls along the brook, downhill on the right. From this point, it's another 1.2 miles to the parking area we used to reach Shelving Rock Falls, about 0.3 miles north (further up) of a huge lot. (Total distance of 12.7 miles from Route 149.) From the parking area, take the (faint) downhill trail toward Lake George and after a few minutes you'll reach the water's edge. Make a left and continue on this trail for about 7 minutes until you reach a wooden bridge. Cross the bridge and immediately turn left onto the trail that leads upstream along the creek. You'll see Shelving Rock Brook Falls after 5 minutes and then scramble further upstream (another couple of minutes) to the larger Shelving Rock Falls.
GPS: 43.55321,-73.60092 (approx.)