Waterfall Hikes Near Caroga Lake, NY

577 residents
New York Time Zone
32 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Caroga Lake? There are 32 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

32 of 32 gauged

32 waterfalls near Caroga Lake have live flow data today

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

Updated 19 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 82°F

Tue 82°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 89°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 91°F Sunny
Fri 87°F Sunny
Ind 84°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 82°F Mostly Sunny Best
Mon 81°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Caroga Lake

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Bakers Falls Moderate · 3030 cfs 44th percentile
  2. 2 Buttermilk Falls Moderate · 2100 cfs 44th percentile
  3. 3 Buttermilk Falls Moderate · 2100 cfs 44th percentile
  4. 4 Cohoes Falls Low · 1350 cfs 14th percentile
  5. 5 Limekiln Falls Barely Flowing · 0 cfs 3rd percentile
  6. 6 Judds Falls Barely Flowing · 5 cfs 1st 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

28.4 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

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

Buttermilk Falls

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

T Lake Falls

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

Judds Falls

17.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 32 Waterfalls Near Caroga Lake

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

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

Canajoharie Falls

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

T Lake Falls

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

Christine Falls

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

Judds Falls

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

Auger Falls

28.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Austin Falls waterfall

Austin Falls

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

Eggleston Falls

23 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Boucks Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

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

Mine Kill Falls

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

Bozen Kill Falls

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

Spier Falls

27.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Sherman Falls

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

Lower High Falls

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

High Falls

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

Trenton Falls

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

Upper High Falls

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

Mill Dam Falls

49.5 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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