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

19 of 32 waterfalls near Caroga Lake are flowing strongly today

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

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Mostly Sunny · 73°F

Fri 60°F Rain Showers Likely
Sat 73°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sun 74°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mon 79°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 84°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 78°F Chance Rain Showers
Thu 66°F Slight Chance Rain Showers

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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

23.2 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

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

Buttermilk Falls

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

T Lake Falls

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

Judds Falls

27 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 32 Waterfalls Near Caroga Lake

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

30.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Leatherstocking Falls waterfall

Leatherstocking Falls

26.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Manorkill Falls waterfall

Manorkill Falls

41.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Hardenburgh Falls

38.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Crandall Falls waterfall

Crandall Falls

48.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Mine Lot Falls waterfall

Mine Lot Falls

25.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Limekiln Falls waterfall

Limekiln Falls

35.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rensselaerville Falls waterfall

Rensselaerville Falls

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

Bakers Falls

31.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Horton Falls waterfall

Horton Falls

25 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Cohoes Falls waterfall

Cohoes Falls

22.1 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Pixley Falls waterfall

Pixley Falls

31.1 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles 100 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Caroga Lake

Are there free waterfalls near Caroga Lake?

There are 17 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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