Waterfall Hikes Near Castleton-on-Hudson, NY

1,480 residents
New_York Time Zone
40 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Castleton-on-Hudson? There are 40 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Castleton-on-Hudson. 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 42.5332°N, -73.7491°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Castleton-on-Hudson

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

40 of 40 gauged

10 of 40 waterfalls near Castleton-on-Hudson are flowing strongly today

Bakers Falls Barely Flowing Bash Bish Falls Moderate Bear Rock Falls Low Campbell Falls Low Race Brook Falls Low Umpachene Falls Low Boucks Falls Low Bozen Kill Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Strong High Falls Strong Meadow Falls Strong Rossman Falls Strong Buttermilk Falls Roaring Cohoes Falls Roaring Buttermilk Falls Roaring Buttermilk Falls Low Glen Falls Low Kaaterskill Falls Low Buttermilk Falls Strong Chapel Falls Roaring Dickinson Falls Moderate Horton Falls Moderate Mine Lot Falls Moderate Eggleston Falls Barely Flowing Glendale Falls Strong Glenerie Falls Moderate Great Falls Barely Flowing Hardenburgh Falls Moderate Lulu Cascade Moderate Wahconah Falls Moderate Manorkill Falls Barely Flowing Mine Kill Falls Moderate Money Brook Falls Moderate Otis Falls Moderate Rensselaerville Falls Barely Flowing Windsor Jambs Moderate Twin Cascade Moderate Tannery Falls Moderate Straton Falls Moderate Spier Falls Moderate

Updated 19 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Sunny · 80°F

Fri 63°F Chance Rain Showers
Sat 80°F Sunny Best
Sun 82°F Sunny
Mon 85°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 90°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 86°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Thu 73°F Slight Chance Rain Showers

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Castleton-on-Hudson (4 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.

Cohoes Falls waterfall

Cohoes Falls

22.1 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Castleton-on-Hudson (29 waterfalls)

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

Horton Falls waterfall

Horton Falls

9.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

20.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft

All 40 Waterfalls Near Castleton-on-Hudson

Meadow Falls waterfall

Meadow Falls

30.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Rossman Falls

38.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Dickinson Falls

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

Horton Falls

9.5 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
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

20.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Mine Lot Falls waterfall

Mine Lot Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

34.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Rensselaerville Falls waterfall

Rensselaerville Falls

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

High Falls

38.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lulu Cascade waterfall

Lulu Cascade

24.3 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Glen Falls waterfall

Glen Falls

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

Bozen Kill Falls

3.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Boucks Falls

20.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wahconah Falls waterfall

Wahconah Falls

25.9 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Kaaterskill Falls waterfall

Kaaterskill Falls

34.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.6 miles 400 ft
Money Brook Falls waterfall

Money Brook Falls

15 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
3.5 miles 500 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

33.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Bash Bish Falls waterfall

Bash Bish Falls

38.8 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft

Windsor Jambs

42.7 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Castleton-on-Hudson

Are there free waterfalls near Castleton-on-Hudson?

There are 22 free waterfalls near Castleton-on-Hudson, including Bakers Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Castleton-on-Hudson?

There are 4 easy waterfall hikes near Castleton-on-Hudson, including Chapel Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Castleton-on-Hudson?

There are 29 dog-friendly waterfalls near Castleton-on-Hudson, including Bash Bish Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Castleton-on-Hudson?

There are 30 kid-friendly waterfalls near Castleton-on-Hudson, including Bakers Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Castleton-on-Hudson?

There are 6 waterfalls that allow swimming near Castleton-on-Hudson, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Castleton-on-Hudson?

The shortest waterfall hike near Castleton-on-Hudson is Bakers Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Castleton-on-Hudson?

The tallest waterfall near Castleton-on-Hudson is Kaaterskill Falls at 260 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Castleton-on-Hudson?

Yes, 8 waterfalls near Castleton-on-Hudson have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Castleton-on-Hudson?

The closest waterfall to Castleton-on-Hudson is Meadow Falls, approximately 8.6 miles away.

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