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 about 1 hour 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 about 1 hour 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

Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

0.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Pelkys Falls

28.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

0.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

0.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft
Raquette Falls waterfall

Raquette Falls

29.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
9.0 miles 500 ft
Harper Falls waterfall

Harper Falls

14.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Harts Falls waterfall

Harts Falls

13.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Jacksons Falls waterfall

Jacksons Falls

13.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lampsons Falls waterfall

Lampsons Falls

13.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Kent Falls waterfall

Kent Falls

6.6 miles away
New York
Easy
0.7 miles 150 ft
Copper Rock Falls waterfall

Copper Rock Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

30.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Flat Rock Falls waterfall

Flat Rock Falls

15.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rensselaer Falls waterfall

Rensselaer Falls

15.3 miles away
New York
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

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

Rainbow Falls

37.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Sinclair Falls waterfall

Sinclair Falls

3.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Basford Falls

4.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Plumb Brook Falls

11.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Millers Falls waterfall

Millers Falls

6.8 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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