Waterfall Hikes Near Brushton, NY

564 residents
New York Time Zone
41 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Brushton? There are 41 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Brushton. These trails range from easy to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 44.8308°N, -74.5117°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Brushton

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

40 of 41 gauged

3 of 40 waterfalls near Brushton are flowing strongly today

Allen Falls Moderate Bruner Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Kingsley Falls Moderate Sylvan Falls Moderate Augerhole Falls Moderate Bog River Falls Moderate Jamestown Falls Moderate Lower Falls Moderate Moody Falls Moderate Raquette Falls Moderate Upper Falls Moderate Basford Falls Barely Flowing Copper Rock Falls Barely Flowing Flat Rock Falls Barely Flowing Plumb Brook Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Sinclair Falls Barely Flowing Twin Falls Barely Flowing Brasher Falls Strong Buttermilk Falls Moderate Cascade Falls Moderate Harts Falls Moderate Jacksons Falls Moderate Rensselaer Falls Moderate Rushton Falls Moderate Five Falls (historical) Moderate Gain Twist Falls (historical) Moderate Harper Falls Moderate Higley Falls Moderate Lampsons Falls Moderate Little Falls (historical) Moderate Pelkys Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Three Falls Moderate Stark Falls Moderate High Falls Strong Kent Falls Strong Millers Falls Barely Flowing Touey Falls Moderate

Updated 18 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Mostly Sunny · 74°F

Aft 78°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 76°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 72°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sat 74°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sun 74°F Chance Rain Showers
Mon 75°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 77°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Brushton

Updated 33 minutes ago

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

  1. 1 Touey Falls Strong ยท 0 cfs 89th percentile
  2. 2 Kent Falls Strong ยท 685 cfs 83rd percentile
  3. 3 High Falls Strong ยท 151 cfs 82nd percentile
  4. 4 Brasher Falls Strong ยท 1130 cfs 81st percentile
  5. 5 Buttermilk Falls Moderate ยท 189 cfs 71st percentile
  6. 6 Little Falls (historical) Moderate ยท 1780 cfs 67th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Brushton (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.

High Falls waterfall

High Falls

20.5 miles away
New York
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft

All 41 Waterfalls Near Brushton

Brasher Falls waterfall

Brasher Falls

New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

20.5 miles away
New York
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft

Kingsley Falls

43.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Sylvan Falls

2.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Augerhole Falls

28.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bruner Falls

23.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

37.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

14.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Allen Falls waterfall

Allen Falls

10.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Falls (historical) waterfall

Little Falls (historical)

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

Rainbow Falls

38.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Gain Twist Falls (historical)

38.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Five Falls (historical) waterfall

Five Falls (historical)

39.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Stark Falls waterfall

Stark Falls

22.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Three Falls waterfall

Three Falls

41.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Higley Falls

24.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Jamestown Falls waterfall

Jamestown Falls

38.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Moody Falls waterfall

Moody Falls

12.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bog River Falls waterfall

Bog River Falls

New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rushton Falls waterfall

Rushton Falls

8.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Brushton

Are there free waterfalls near Brushton?

There are 16 free waterfalls near Brushton, including Allen Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Brushton?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Brushton, including High Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Brushton?

There are 21 dog-friendly waterfalls near Brushton, including Allen Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Brushton?

There are 24 kid-friendly waterfalls near Brushton, including Allen Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Brushton?

There are 2 waterfalls that allow swimming near Brushton, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Brushton?

The shortest waterfall hike near Brushton is Allen Falls at 0.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Brushton?

The tallest waterfall near Brushton is Kent Falls at 250 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Brushton require permits?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Brushton?

The closest waterfall to Brushton is Brasher Falls, approximately 12.1 miles away.

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