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

40 waterfalls near Castleton-on-Hudson have live flow data today

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

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 81°F

Aft 83°F Partly Sunny
Fri 81°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 80°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Sun 78°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mon 80°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 81°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 82°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Castleton-on-Hudson

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Eggleston Falls Moderate · 3860 cfs 74th percentile
  2. 2 Buttermilk Falls Moderate · 2240 cfs 29th percentile
  3. 3 Cohoes Falls Moderate · 2240 cfs 29th percentile
  4. 4 Chapel Falls Moderate · 1 cfs 26th percentile
  5. 5 Manorkill Falls Low · 27 cfs 22nd percentile
  6. 6 Rensselaerville Falls Low · 7 cfs 19th percentile

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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

47.1 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

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

Buttermilk Falls

47.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft

All 40 Waterfalls Near Castleton-on-Hudson

Meadow Falls

28.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Rossman Falls

38.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Dickinson Falls

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

Horton Falls

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

Cohoes Falls

47.1 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

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

Mine Lot Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

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

Rensselaerville Falls

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

High Falls

45.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Lulu Cascade

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

Glen Falls

17.2 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

Boucks Falls

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

Wahconah Falls

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

Kaaterskill Falls

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

Money Brook Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

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

Bash Bish Falls

38.6 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft

Windsor Jambs

49 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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