Waterfall Hikes Near Duane Lake, NY

217 residents
New York Time Zone
34 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Duane Lake? There are 34 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Duane 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 42.7526°N, -74.1088°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Duane Lake

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

34 of 34 gauged

1 of 34 waterfalls near Duane Lake is flowing strongly today

Auger Falls Barely Flowing Austin Falls Barely Flowing Christine Falls Barely Flowing Bakers Falls Strong Boucks Falls Low Bozen Kill Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Meadow Falls Moderate Rossman Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Low Cohoes Falls Low Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Glen Falls Barely Flowing Kaaterskill Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Low Canajoharie Falls Low Judds Falls Low Dickinson Falls Low Horton Falls Low Mine Lot Falls Low Eggleston Falls Moderate Glenerie Falls Low Hardenburgh Falls Low Leatherstocking Falls Barely Flowing Lulu Cascade Low Manorkill Falls Low Mine Kill Falls Low Money Brook Falls Low Rensselaerville Falls Barely Flowing Straton Falls Low Spier Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 28 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Sunny · 85°F

Mon 85°F Sunny Best
Tue 84°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Wed 92°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 92°F Sunny
Fri 91°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 89°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 86°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Duane Lake

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Bakers Falls Moderate · 4410 cfs 69th percentile
  2. 2 Eggleston Falls Moderate · 601 cfs 62nd percentile
  3. 3 High Falls Moderate · 123 cfs 35th percentile
  4. 4 Buttermilk Falls Moderate · 123 cfs 35th percentile
  5. 5 Meadow Falls Moderate · 123 cfs 35th percentile
  6. 6 Rossman Falls Moderate · 123 cfs 35th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Duane Lake (2 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

5.5 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Duane Lake (22 waterfalls)

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

Bozen Kill Falls waterfall

Bozen Kill Falls

18.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Mine Lot Falls waterfall

Mine Lot Falls

13.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Rensselaerville Falls waterfall

Rensselaerville Falls

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

Horton Falls

9.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

All 34 Waterfalls Near Duane Lake

Bozen Kill Falls waterfall

Bozen Kill Falls

18.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Mine Lot Falls waterfall

Mine Lot Falls

13.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Rensselaerville Falls waterfall

Rensselaerville Falls

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

Horton Falls

9.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Dickinson Falls

25.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cohoes Falls waterfall

Cohoes Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

5.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

32.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft

Boucks Falls

45.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Canajoharie Falls waterfall

Canajoharie Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

13.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft

Meadow Falls

8.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Glen Falls waterfall

Glen Falls

24 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Kaaterskill Falls waterfall

Kaaterskill Falls

43.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.6 miles 400 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

11.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

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

Judds Falls

17.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Mine Kill Falls waterfall

Mine Kill Falls

35.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Manorkill Falls waterfall

Manorkill Falls

34.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Eggleston Falls waterfall

Eggleston Falls

23 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Duane Lake

Are there free waterfalls near Duane Lake?

There are 14 free waterfalls near Duane Lake, including Auger Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Duane Lake?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Duane Lake, including Canajoharie Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Duane Lake?

There are 22 dog-friendly waterfalls near Duane Lake, including Auger Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Duane Lake?

There are 23 kid-friendly waterfalls near Duane Lake, including Auger Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Duane Lake?

There are 6 waterfalls that allow swimming near Duane Lake, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Duane Lake?

The shortest waterfall hike near Duane Lake is Auger Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Duane Lake?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Duane Lake?

The closest waterfall to Duane Lake is Bozen Kill Falls, approximately 0.8 miles away.

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