Waterfall Hikes Near Copake Lake, NY

817 residents
New York Time Zone
37 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Copake Lake? There are 37 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Copake 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 42.1416°N, -73.5903°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Copake Lake

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

37 of 37 gauged

37 waterfalls near Copake Lake have live flow data 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 Low Cohoes Falls Low Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Glen Falls Barely Flowing Kaaterskill Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Low Canada Falls Barely Flowing Dickinson Falls Barely Flowing Horton Falls Barely Flowing Mine Lot 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 Manorkill Falls Barely Flowing Money Brook Falls Low Rensselaerville Falls Barely Flowing Roxbury Falls Moderate Windsor Jambs Barely Flowing Wallamanumps Falls Low Vernooy Falls Barely Flowing Tannery Falls Moderate Straton Falls Barely Flowing South Hadley Falls Low

Updated 34 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 79°F

Tod 79°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 78°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Sun 78°F Partly Sunny then Rain Showers Likely
Mon 80°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Tue 79°F Sunny Best
Wed 81°F Sunny
Thu 79°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Copake Lake

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Roxbury Falls Moderate · 214 cfs 66th percentile
  2. 2 Tannery Falls Moderate · 3 cfs 52nd percentile
  3. 3 South Hadley Falls Low · 5110 cfs 22nd percentile
  4. 4 Buttermilk Falls Low · 52 cfs 22nd percentile
  5. 5 Wallamanumps Falls Low · 402 cfs 12th percentile
  6. 6 Buttermilk Falls Low · 1350 cfs 11th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Copake Lake (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.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Copake Lake (27 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
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

39 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 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

All 37 Waterfalls Near Copake Lake

Wahconah Falls waterfall

Wahconah Falls

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

Horton Falls

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

Rensselaerville Falls

22.9 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
Mine Lot Falls waterfall

Mine Lot Falls

18.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Money Brook Falls waterfall

Money Brook Falls

39.9 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
3.5 miles 500 ft

Windsor Jambs

49 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
South Hadley Falls waterfall CC

South Hadley Falls

17.3 miles away
Massachusetts
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

Hardenburgh Falls

35.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Vernooy Falls waterfall

Vernooy Falls

47.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
3.5 miles 400 ft
Manorkill Falls waterfall

Manorkill Falls

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

High Falls

25 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Canada Falls waterfall

Canada Falls

30.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wallamanumps Falls

43.2 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tannery Falls waterfall

Tannery Falls

33.8 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft

Straton Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

13.5 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Copake Lake

Are there free waterfalls near Copake Lake?

There are 22 free waterfalls near Copake Lake, including Bash Bish Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Copake Lake?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Copake Lake?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Copake Lake?

There are 28 kid-friendly waterfalls near Copake Lake, including Bash Bish Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Copake Lake?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Copake Lake?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Copake Lake?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Copake Lake?

Yes, 10 waterfalls near Copake Lake have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Copake Lake?

The closest waterfall to Copake Lake is Bash Bish Falls, approximately 5.4 miles away.

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Nearby Hot Springs

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Lebanon Spring

Lebanon Spring

25.9 mi 72°F

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Sand Spring

45.5 mi 75°F

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