Waterfall Hikes Near Cooperstown, NY

2,034 residents
New York Time Zone
33 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Leatherstocking country is literal in Cooperstown, and Leatherstocking Falls is a half-mile walk from the village with dogs welcome. Judds Falls near Cherry Valley makes a flat mile. Canajoharie Falls shows up on the list without trail numbers. The strongest water is Buttermilk Falls, 165 feet, a mile and a half of trail with 500 feet of climb and a swimming hole below. Thirty-three falls fill the circle, plenty for the days when the baseball crowds get thick.

Located at 42.6996°N, -74.9300°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Cooperstown

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

33 of 33 gauged

10 of 33 waterfalls near Cooperstown are flowing strongly today

Boucks Falls Roaring Bozen Kill Falls Strong Buttermilk Falls Moderate Button Falls Barely Flowing Rexford Falls Barely Flowing Canada Falls Low Canajoharie Falls Low Judds Falls Low Crandall Falls Low High Falls Low Lower High Falls Low Mill Dam Falls Low Sherman Falls Low Upper High Falls Low Trenton Falls Low Delphi Falls Moderate Hardenburgh Falls Roaring Horton Falls Roaring Mine Lot Falls Roaring Leatherstocking Falls Moderate Limekiln Falls Barely Flowing Manorkill Falls Roaring Mine Kill Falls Roaring Rensselaerville Falls Roaring Saint Marys Falls Barely Flowing White Store Falls Barely Flowing Watauga Falls Moderate Tompkins Falls Barely Flowing Straton Falls Roaring Stockbridge Falls Strong Spicer Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 23 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Partly Sunny · 71°F

Aft 58°F Rain Showers Likely
Mon 60°F Rain Showers Likely
Tue 65°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Cloudy
Wed 71°F Partly Sunny Best
Thu 75°F Partly Sunny
Fri 68°F Chance Rain Showers
Sat 62°F Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Cooperstown

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Mine Kill Falls Roaring · 25 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Hardenburgh Falls Roaring · 34 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Straton Falls Roaring · 8 cfs 99th percentile
  4. 4 Mine Lot Falls Roaring · 69 cfs 98th percentile
  5. 5 Manorkill Falls Roaring · 180 cfs 98th percentile
  6. 6 Horton Falls Roaring · 69 cfs 98th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Cooperstown (20 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.

Leatherstocking Falls waterfall

Leatherstocking Falls

2 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Judds Falls waterfall

Judds Falls

14.2 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Watauga Falls waterfall

Watauga Falls

20.5 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Rexford Falls waterfall

Rexford Falls

23.9 miles away
New York
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Cooperstown (23 waterfalls)

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

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

12 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft

All 33 Waterfalls Near Cooperstown

Leatherstocking Falls waterfall

Leatherstocking Falls

2 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

12 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Judds Falls waterfall

Judds Falls

14.2 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Button Falls in New York, about 91 feet of drop LiDAR

Button Falls

18.8 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Watauga Falls waterfall

Watauga Falls

20.5 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Rexford Falls waterfall

Rexford Falls

23.9 miles away
New York
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Saint Marys Falls in New York, about 91 feet of drop LiDAR

Saint Marys Falls

24.5 miles away
New York
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
Canajoharie Falls waterfall

Canajoharie Falls

24.9 miles away
New York
Easy
0.4 miles 75 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

28.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Boucks Falls in New York, about 170 feet of drop LiDAR

Boucks Falls

29.1 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around White Store Falls in New York, about 83 feet of drop LiDAR

White Store Falls

31.5 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Mine Kill Falls waterfall

Mine Kill Falls

32.6 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Straton Falls in New York, about 74 feet of drop LiDAR

Straton Falls

35.3 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Bozen Kill Falls waterfall

Bozen Kill Falls

36.5 miles away
New York
Easy
2.5 miles Unknown
Canada Falls waterfall

Canada Falls

36.6 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Manorkill Falls waterfall

Manorkill Falls

36.7 miles away
New York
Easy
0.1 miles Unknown
Tompkins Falls waterfall

Tompkins Falls

37.5 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Sherman Falls in New York, about 192 feet of drop LiDAR

Sherman Falls

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

Lower High Falls

37.9 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

37.9 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Cooperstown

Are there free waterfalls near Cooperstown?

There are 19 free waterfalls near Cooperstown, including Bozen Kill Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Cooperstown?

There are 20 easy waterfall hikes near Cooperstown, including Bozen Kill Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Cooperstown?

There are 23 dog-friendly waterfalls near Cooperstown, including Bozen Kill Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Cooperstown?

There are 25 kid-friendly waterfalls near Cooperstown, including Bozen Kill Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Cooperstown?

There are 3 waterfalls that allow swimming near Cooperstown, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Cooperstown?

The shortest waterfall hike near Cooperstown is Bozen Kill Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Cooperstown?

The tallest waterfall near Cooperstown is Buttermilk Falls at 104 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Cooperstown?

Yes, 3 waterfalls near Cooperstown have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Cooperstown?

The closest waterfall to Cooperstown is Leatherstocking Falls, approximately 2 miles away.

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