Waterfall Hikes Near Albany, NY

590,694 residents
New_York Time Zone
38 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Albany lies at the confluence of the Hudson and Mohawk rivers and is backed by the Helderberg Escarpment, glacially scoured valleys and rolling foothills that expose shale and limestone ledges. Nearby waterfall hikes are mostly moderate—steep forested trails, cliffside scrambles and narrow gorge walks—along with a handful of short roadside cascades and one drive-up; the contrast between urban riverfront and upland escarpment geology offers varied, accessible scenery.

Located at 42.6664°N, -73.7987°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Albany

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

38 of 38 gauged

13 of 38 waterfalls near Albany are flowing strongly today

Bakers Falls Barely Flowing Bash Bish Falls Strong Bear Rock Falls Moderate Race Brook Falls Moderate Boucks Falls Low Bozen Kill Falls Low Buttermilk Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Meadow Falls Moderate Rossman Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Strong Cohoes Falls Strong Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Glen Falls Barely Flowing Kaaterskill Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Roaring Kane Falls Roaring Canajoharie Falls Moderate Judds Falls Moderate Dickinson Falls Moderate Horton Falls Moderate Mine Lot Falls Moderate Eggleston Falls Barely Flowing Glenerie Falls Strong Hardenburgh Falls Moderate Lulu Cascade Roaring Wahconah Falls Roaring Manorkill Falls Barely Flowing Mine Kill Falls Moderate Money Brook Falls Strong Rensselaerville Falls Low Windsor Jambs Roaring Twin Cascade Roaring Tannery Falls Roaring Spier Falls Strong

Updated 23 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny · 57°F

Aft 57°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sun 56°F Mostly Sunny
Mon 67°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Tue 77°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 67°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 59°F Rain Showers Likely
Fri 58°F Chance Rain Showers

Find waterfalls to hike near Albany

🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Albany (3 waterfalls)

Easy access waterfalls are drive-up or short-walk friendly. Perfect for families, casual visitors, or anyone who loves waterfalls but is "so-so" about hiking.

Cohoes Falls waterfall

Cohoes Falls

4 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Albany (27 waterfalls)

Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Horton Falls waterfall

Horton Falls

10.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Mine Lot Falls waterfall

Mine Lot Falls

7.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

28.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft

All 38 Waterfalls Near Albany

Horton Falls waterfall

Horton Falls

10.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Mine Lot Falls waterfall

Mine Lot Falls

7.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Cohoes Falls waterfall

Cohoes Falls

4 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

28.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Meadow Falls waterfall

Meadow Falls

18.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Dickinson Falls waterfall

Dickinson Falls

21.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bozen Kill Falls waterfall

Bozen Kill Falls

16.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Rossman Falls

47.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rensselaerville Falls waterfall

Rensselaerville Falls

27.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

27.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Money Brook Falls waterfall CC

Money Brook Falls

38.8 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
3.5 miles 500 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

28.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lulu Cascade waterfall CC

Lulu Cascade

10 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Spier Falls waterfall

Spier Falls

33.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Glen Falls waterfall

Glen Falls

38.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Boucks Falls

28.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Twin Cascade waterfall

Twin Cascade

37.9 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Kaaterskill Falls waterfall

Kaaterskill Falls

33.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.6 miles 400 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

16.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Tannery Falls waterfall

Tannery Falls

28.5 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Albany

Are there free waterfalls near Albany?

There are 18 free waterfalls near Albany, including Bakers Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Albany?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Albany, including Canajoharie Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Albany?

There are 27 dog-friendly waterfalls near Albany, including Bash Bish Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Albany?

There are 28 kid-friendly waterfalls near Albany, including Bakers Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Albany?

There are 7 waterfalls that allow swimming near Albany, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Albany?

The shortest waterfall hike near Albany is Bakers Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Albany?

The tallest waterfall near Albany is Kaaterskill Falls at 260 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Albany?

Yes, 4 waterfalls near Albany have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Albany?

The closest waterfall to Albany is Horton Falls, approximately 4.9 miles away.

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