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

27 waterfalls near Ballston Spa have live flow data today

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

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Mostly Sunny · 80°F

Thu 59°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 63°F Rain Showers Likely
Sat 76°F Sunny
Sun 78°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mon 80°F Mostly Sunny Best
Tue 89°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 83°F Chance Rain Showers

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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

22.1 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

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

Buttermilk Falls

20.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Horton Falls waterfall

Horton Falls

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

Mine Lot Falls

13.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft

All 27 Waterfalls Near Ballston Spa

Glen Falls waterfall

Glen Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

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

Money Brook Falls

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

High Falls

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

Judds Falls

27 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Boucks Falls

20.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lulu Cascade waterfall

Lulu Cascade

24.3 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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