Waterfall Hikes Near Bolton Landing, NY

325 residents
New York Time Zone
38 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Bolton Landing? There are 38 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Bolton Landing. 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 43.5630°N, -73.6529°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Bolton Landing

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

38 of 38 gauged

3 of 38 waterfalls near Bolton Landing are flowing strongly today

Artists Falls Barely Flowing Beaver Meadows Falls Barely Flowing Bushnell Falls Barely Flowing Fairy Ladder Falls Barely Flowing Hanging Spear Falls Barely Flowing Indian Falls Barely Flowing Linsey Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Rocky Falls Barely Flowing The Falls Barely Flowing Auger Falls Barely Flowing Austin Falls Barely Flowing Christine Falls Barely Flowing Bailey Falls Moderate Falls of Lana Moderate Bakers Falls Roaring Buttermilk Falls Moderate Cohoes Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Roaring Kane Falls Roaring Center Rutland Falls Low Sutherland Falls Low Clifford Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Hulls Falls Moderate Monument Falls Moderate Phelps Falls Moderate Russell Falls Moderate The Flume Fall Moderate Eggleston Falls Barely Flowing Huntington Falls Moderate Ord Falls Barely Flowing Wanika Falls Barely Flowing T Lake Falls Moderate Split Rock Falls Low Spier Falls Low

Updated 41 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 80°F

Sat 76°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Sun 74°F Patchy Fog then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mon 78°F Chance Rain Showers
Tue 80°F Sunny Best
Wed 81°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 77°F Rain Showers Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 77°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Bolton Landing

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Bakers Falls Roaring · 5280 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Kane Falls Roaring · 46 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Buttermilk Falls Roaring · 46 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 Huntington Falls Moderate · 49 cfs 59th percentile
  5. 5 Falls of Lana Moderate · 400 cfs 54th percentile
  6. 6 Bailey Falls Moderate · 400 cfs 54th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Bolton Landing (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.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Bolton Landing (24 waterfalls)

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

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

45.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Spier Falls waterfall

Spier Falls

35.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 38 Waterfalls Near Bolton Landing

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

45.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Kane Falls waterfall

Kane Falls

46.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bakers Falls waterfall CC

Bakers Falls

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

Spier Falls

35.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Linsey Falls

34.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Eggleston Falls waterfall

Eggleston Falls

28.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Split Rock Falls waterfall

Split Rock Falls

40.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Center Rutland Falls waterfall CC

Center Rutland Falls

41 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Austin Falls waterfall

Austin Falls

26.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Auger Falls waterfall

Auger Falls

27.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Christine Falls

37.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Sutherland Falls waterfall

Sutherland Falls

38.4 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
The Falls waterfall

The Falls

25.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Fairy Ladder Falls waterfall

Fairy Ladder Falls

45.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Artists Falls waterfall

Artists Falls

46.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Russell Falls waterfall

Russell Falls

23.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

47 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Beaver Meadows Falls waterfall

Beaver Meadows Falls

47.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
3.5 miles 500 ft
Phelps Falls waterfall

Phelps Falls

21.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bushnell Falls

26.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
6.8 miles 700 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Bolton Landing

Are there free waterfalls near Bolton Landing?

There are 17 free waterfalls near Bolton Landing, including Artists Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Bolton Landing?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Bolton Landing, including Cohoes Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Bolton Landing?

There are 24 dog-friendly waterfalls near Bolton Landing, including Artists Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Bolton Landing?

There are 26 kid-friendly waterfalls near Bolton Landing, including Artists Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Bolton Landing?

There are 5 waterfalls that allow swimming near Bolton Landing, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Bolton Landing?

The shortest waterfall hike near Bolton Landing is Artists Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Bolton Landing?

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

Do any waterfalls near Bolton Landing require permits?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Bolton Landing requires a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Bolton Landing?

Yes, 6 waterfalls near Bolton Landing have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Bolton Landing?

The closest waterfall to Bolton Landing is Buttermilk Falls, approximately 9.6 miles away.

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