Waterfall Hikes Near Ballston Spa, NY

5,288 residents
New York Time Zone
27 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Ballston Spa? There are 27 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Ballston Spa. 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 43.0068°N, -73.8525°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Ballston Spa

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

27 of 27 gauged

4 of 27 waterfalls near Ballston Spa are flowing strongly today

Auger Falls Low Austin Falls Low Christine Falls Low Bakers Falls Strong Boucks Falls Barely Flowing Bozen Kill Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Meadow Falls Moderate Rossman Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Moderate Cohoes Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Kane Falls Barely Flowing Canajoharie Falls Moderate Judds Falls Moderate Dickinson Falls Roaring Horton Falls Roaring Mine Lot Falls Roaring Eggleston Falls Moderate Glen Falls Barely Flowing Lulu Cascade Moderate Money Brook Falls Barely Flowing Rensselaerville Falls Barely Flowing Spier Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 98°F

Wed 94°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 98°F Sunny Best
Fri 96°F Sunny
Ind 92°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 89°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 87°F Chance Rain Showers
Tue 86°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Ballston Spa

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Mine Lot Falls Roaring · 163 cfs 99th percentile
  2. 2 Horton Falls Roaring · 163 cfs 99th percentile
  3. 3 Dickinson Falls Roaring · 163 cfs 99th percentile
  4. 4 Bakers Falls Strong · 4700 cfs 84th percentile
  5. 5 Buttermilk Falls Moderate · 2250 cfs 56th percentile
  6. 6 Cohoes Falls Moderate · 2250 cfs 56th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Ballston Spa (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.

Cohoes Falls waterfall

Cohoes Falls

5.5 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Ballston Spa (17 waterfalls)

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

Spier Falls waterfall

Spier Falls

27.8 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
Horton Falls waterfall

Horton Falls

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

Mine Lot Falls

13.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft

All 27 Waterfalls Near Ballston Spa

Glen Falls waterfall

Glen Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

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

Money Brook Falls

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

High Falls

37.4 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

Boucks Falls

45.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Lulu Cascade

37.9 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Ballston Spa

Are there free waterfalls near Ballston Spa?

There are 11 free waterfalls near Ballston Spa, including Auger Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Ballston Spa?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Ballston Spa?

There are 17 dog-friendly waterfalls near Ballston Spa, including Auger Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Ballston Spa?

There are 18 kid-friendly waterfalls near Ballston Spa, including Auger Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Ballston Spa?

There are 5 waterfalls that allow swimming near Ballston Spa, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Ballston Spa?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Ballston Spa?

The tallest waterfall near Ballston Spa is Buttermilk Falls at 165 feet.

What is the closest waterfall to Ballston Spa?

The closest waterfall to Ballston Spa is Spier Falls, approximately 15.2 miles away.

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