Waterfall Hikes Near Caroga Lake, NY

577 residents
New York Time Zone
34 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Caroga Lake? There are 34 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Caroga Lake. 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 43.1352°N, -74.4810°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Caroga Lake

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

34 of 34 gauged

7 of 34 waterfalls near Caroga Lake are flowing strongly today

Auger Falls Barely Flowing Austin Falls Barely Flowing Christine Falls Barely Flowing Bakers Falls Low Boucks Falls Low Bozen Kill Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Canajoharie Falls Barely Flowing Judds Falls Barely Flowing Cohoes Falls Barely Flowing Crandall Falls Roaring High Falls Roaring Lower High Falls Roaring Mill Dam Falls Roaring Sherman Falls Roaring Upper High Falls Roaring Trenton Falls Roaring Eggleston Falls Moderate Hardenburgh Falls Barely Flowing Horton Falls Barely Flowing Mine Lot Falls Barely Flowing Leatherstocking Falls Barely Flowing Limekiln Falls Moderate Manorkill Falls Barely Flowing Mine Kill Falls Barely Flowing Pixley Falls Barely Flowing Rensselaerville Falls Barely Flowing Touey Falls Low T Lake Falls Moderate Straton Falls Barely Flowing Spier Falls Low

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Sunny · 74°F

Tod 74°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 74°F Sunny Best
Sun 72°F Partly Sunny then Rain Showers Likely
Mon 74°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Tue 74°F Sunny
Wed 75°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 72°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Caroga Lake

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Mill Dam Falls Roaring · 20 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Lower High Falls Roaring · 20 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Sherman Falls Roaring · 20 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 High Falls Roaring · 20 cfs 100th percentile
  5. 5 Trenton Falls Roaring · 20 cfs 100th percentile
  6. 6 Upper High Falls Roaring · 20 cfs 100th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Caroga Lake (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.

Canajoharie Falls waterfall

Canajoharie Falls

15.4 miles away
New York
Easy
0.4 miles 75 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Caroga Lake (23 waterfalls)

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

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

38.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

14.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
T Lake Falls waterfall

T Lake Falls

28.1 miles away
New York
Hard
10.0 miles 1,500 ft
Judds Falls waterfall

Judds Falls

26.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 34 Waterfalls Near Caroga Lake

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

38.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

14.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Canajoharie Falls waterfall

Canajoharie Falls

15.4 miles away
New York
Easy
0.4 miles 75 ft
T Lake Falls waterfall

T Lake Falls

28.1 miles away
New York
Hard
10.0 miles 1,500 ft

Christine Falls

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

Judds Falls

26.1 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
Austin Falls waterfall

Austin Falls

26.4 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

Boucks Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

32.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Mine Kill Falls waterfall

Mine Kill Falls

33.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bozen Kill Falls waterfall

Bozen Kill Falls

35 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

Sherman Falls

44 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Lower High Falls waterfall

Lower High Falls

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

High Falls

24.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Trenton Falls waterfall

Trenton Falls

25.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper High Falls waterfall

Upper High Falls

24.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Mill Dam Falls waterfall

Mill Dam Falls

25.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Caroga Lake

Are there free waterfalls near Caroga Lake?

There are 18 free waterfalls near Caroga Lake, including Auger Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Caroga Lake?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Caroga Lake, including Canajoharie Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Caroga Lake?

There are 23 dog-friendly waterfalls near Caroga Lake, including Auger Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Caroga Lake?

There are 25 kid-friendly waterfalls near Caroga Lake, including Auger Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Caroga Lake?

There are 4 waterfalls that allow swimming near Caroga Lake, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Caroga Lake?

The shortest waterfall hike near Caroga Lake is Auger Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Caroga Lake?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Caroga Lake?

The closest waterfall to Caroga Lake is Buttermilk Falls, approximately 7.9 miles away.

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