Waterfall Hikes Near Copake Falls, NY

179 residents
New York Time Zone
35 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Copake Falls? There are 35 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Copake Falls. 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 42.1202°N, -73.5247°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Copake Falls

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

35 of 35 gauged

1 of 35 waterfalls near Copake Falls is flowing strongly today

Bash Bish Falls Barely Flowing Bear Rock Falls Barely Flowing Campbell Falls Barely Flowing Race Brook Falls Barely Flowing Umpachene 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 Barely Flowing Glen Falls Barely Flowing Kaaterskill Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Glendale Falls Barely Flowing Glenerie Falls Barely Flowing Great Falls Barely Flowing Hardenburgh Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Lulu Cascade Barely Flowing Wahconah Falls Barely Flowing Money Brook Falls Barely Flowing Otis Falls Barely Flowing Rensselaerville Falls Moderate Roxbury Falls Roaring Windsor Jambs Barely Flowing Wallamanumps Falls Barely Flowing Vernooy Falls Moderate Twin Cascade Barely Flowing Tannery Falls Barely Flowing South Hadley Falls Low

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Sunny · 75°F

Thu 78°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Fri 78°F Sunny
Sat 75°F Sunny Best
Sun 77°F Chance Rain Showers
Mon 78°F Chance Rain Showers
Tue 78°F Sunny
Wed 79°F Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Copake Falls

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Buttermilk Falls Roaring · 142 cfs 99th percentile
  2. 2 Roxbury Falls Strong · 174 cfs 75th percentile
  3. 3 Vernooy Falls Moderate · 58 cfs 46th percentile
  4. 4 Rensselaerville Falls Moderate · 7 cfs 32nd percentile
  5. 5 Buttermilk Falls Moderate · 2210 cfs 28th percentile
  6. 6 Cohoes Falls Moderate · 2210 cfs 28th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Copake Falls (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.

Umpachene Falls waterfall

Umpachene Falls

20.7 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Copake Falls (26 waterfalls)

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

Bash Bish Falls waterfall

Bash Bish Falls

38.6 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Race Brook Falls waterfall

Race Brook Falls

46 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
3.0 miles 800 ft
Bear Rock Falls waterfall

Bear Rock Falls

38.4 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

39 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft

All 35 Waterfalls Near Copake Falls

Bash Bish Falls waterfall

Bash Bish Falls

38.6 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Race Brook Falls waterfall

Race Brook Falls

46 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
3.0 miles 800 ft
Bear Rock Falls waterfall

Bear Rock Falls

38.4 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

45.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Umpachene Falls waterfall

Umpachene Falls

20.7 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

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

Great Falls

18.7 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Campbell Falls waterfall

Campbell Falls

35.3 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Rossman Falls

38.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Otis Falls waterfall

Otis Falls

30.4 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Glenerie Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

46.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Kaaterskill Falls waterfall

Kaaterskill Falls

34.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.6 miles 400 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

Meadow Falls

28.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Glendale Falls waterfall

Glendale Falls

21 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wahconah Falls waterfall

Wahconah Falls

45.1 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Dickinson Falls

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

Roxbury Falls

10.1 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Copake Falls

Are there free waterfalls near Copake Falls?

There are 21 free waterfalls near Copake Falls, including Bash Bish Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Copake Falls?

There are 4 easy waterfall hikes near Copake Falls, including Cohoes Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Copake Falls?

There are 26 dog-friendly waterfalls near Copake Falls, including Bash Bish Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Copake Falls?

There are 27 kid-friendly waterfalls near Copake Falls, including Bash Bish Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Copake Falls?

There are 4 waterfalls that allow swimming near Copake Falls, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Copake Falls?

The shortest waterfall hike near Copake Falls is Bash Bish Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Copake Falls?

The tallest waterfall near Copake Falls is Kaaterskill Falls at 260 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Copake Falls?

Yes, 11 waterfalls near Copake Falls have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Copake Falls?

The closest waterfall to Copake Falls is Bash Bish Falls, approximately 1.6 miles away.

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