Waterfall Hikes Near Amsterdam, NY

18,244 residents
New York Time Zone
30 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Amsterdam? There are 30 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Amsterdam. These trails range from drive_up to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 42.9420°N, -74.1906°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Amsterdam

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

30 of 30 gauged

1 of 30 waterfalls near Amsterdam is flowing strongly today

Auger Falls Barely Flowing Austin Falls Barely Flowing Christine Falls Barely Flowing Bakers Falls Moderate Boucks Falls Barely Flowing Bozen Kill Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Moderate Cohoes Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Glen Falls Barely Flowing Kaaterskill Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Low Canajoharie Falls Barely Flowing Judds Falls Barely Flowing Dickinson Falls Barely Flowing Horton Falls Barely Flowing Mine Lot Falls Barely Flowing Eggleston Falls Roaring Hardenburgh Falls Barely Flowing Leatherstocking Falls Barely Flowing Manorkill Falls Barely Flowing Meadow Falls Moderate Rossman Falls Moderate Mine Kill Falls Barely Flowing Rensselaerville Falls Barely Flowing T Lake Falls Barely Flowing Spier Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 98°F

Aft 90°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 95°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 98°F Sunny Best
Fri 96°F Sunny
Ind 93°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 91°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 89°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Amsterdam

Updated about 2 hours ago

Ranked by live stream-gauge flow versus each waterfall's seasonal normal.

  1. 1 Eggleston Falls Roaring · 4110 cfs 92nd percentile
  2. 2 Bakers Falls Moderate · 2920 cfs 37th percentile
  3. 3 Rossman Falls Moderate · 123 cfs 35th percentile
  4. 4 Meadow Falls Moderate · 123 cfs 35th percentile
  5. 5 Buttermilk Falls Moderate · 1750 cfs 31st percentile
  6. 6 Cohoes Falls Moderate · 1750 cfs 31st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Amsterdam (2 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.

Canajoharie Falls waterfall

Canajoharie Falls

28.4 miles away
New York
Easy
0.4 miles 75 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Amsterdam (21 waterfalls)

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

Bozen Kill Falls waterfall

Bozen Kill Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

13.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

32.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Mine Lot Falls waterfall

Mine Lot Falls

13.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Rensselaerville Falls waterfall

Rensselaerville Falls

26.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 30 Waterfalls Near Amsterdam

Bozen Kill Falls waterfall

Bozen Kill Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

13.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

32.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Canajoharie Falls waterfall

Canajoharie Falls

28.4 miles away
New York
Easy
0.4 miles 75 ft
Mine Lot Falls waterfall

Mine Lot Falls

13.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Rensselaerville Falls waterfall

Rensselaerville Falls

26.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Horton Falls waterfall

Horton Falls

9.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Eggleston Falls waterfall

Eggleston Falls

23 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cohoes Falls waterfall

Cohoes Falls

5.5 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Auger Falls waterfall

Auger Falls

28.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Judds Falls waterfall

Judds Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

5.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft

Boucks Falls

45.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Dickinson Falls

25.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Austin Falls waterfall

Austin Falls

31.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Spier Falls waterfall

Spier Falls

27.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Christine Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

11.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Mine Kill Falls waterfall

Mine Kill Falls

35.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Manorkill Falls waterfall

Manorkill Falls

34.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Amsterdam

Are there free waterfalls near Amsterdam?

There are 14 free waterfalls near Amsterdam, including Auger Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Amsterdam?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Amsterdam, including Canajoharie Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Amsterdam?

There are 21 dog-friendly waterfalls near Amsterdam, including Auger Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Amsterdam?

There are 21 kid-friendly waterfalls near Amsterdam, including Auger Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Amsterdam?

There are 6 waterfalls that allow swimming near Amsterdam, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Amsterdam?

The shortest waterfall hike near Amsterdam is Auger Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Amsterdam?

The tallest waterfall near Amsterdam is T Lake Falls at 600 feet.

What is the closest waterfall to Amsterdam?

The closest waterfall to Amsterdam is Bozen Kill Falls, approximately 13.3 miles away.

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