Waterfall Hikes Near Fonda, NY

495 residents
New York Time Zone
34 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Fonda? There are 34 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Fonda. 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 42.9536°N, -74.3720°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Fonda

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

34 of 34 gauged

34 waterfalls near Fonda have live flow data today

Auger Falls Barely Flowing Austin Falls Barely Flowing Christine Falls Barely Flowing Bakers Falls Moderate Boucks Falls Low Bozen Kill Falls Low Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Low Cohoes Falls Low Buttermilk Falls Low Button Falls Moderate Canajoharie Falls Low Judds Falls Low Dickinson Falls Low Horton Falls Low Mine Lot Falls Low Eggleston Falls Moderate Glen Falls Barely Flowing Hardenburgh Falls Low High Falls Barely Flowing Lower High Falls Barely Flowing Mill Dam Falls Barely Flowing Sherman Falls Barely Flowing Upper High Falls Barely Flowing Trenton Falls Barely Flowing Leatherstocking Falls Barely Flowing Manorkill Falls Low Meadow Falls Moderate Mine Kill Falls Low Rensselaerville Falls Low T Lake Falls Barely Flowing Straton Falls Low Spier Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 20 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Sunny · 86°F

Mon 86°F Sunny Best
Tue 87°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 94°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 93°F Sunny
Fri 93°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 90°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 87°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Fonda

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Meadow Falls Strong · 156 cfs 82nd percentile
  2. 2 Bakers Falls Moderate · 4410 cfs 69th percentile
  3. 3 Eggleston Falls Moderate · 601 cfs 62nd percentile
  4. 4 Buttermilk Falls Moderate · 2160 cfs 48th percentile
  5. 5 Buttermilk Falls Moderate · 2160 cfs 48th percentile
  6. 6 Manorkill Falls Moderate · 5 cfs 25th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Fonda (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.

Canajoharie Falls waterfall

Canajoharie Falls

28.4 miles away
New York
Easy
0.4 miles 75 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Fonda (21 waterfalls)

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

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

13.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Bozen Kill Falls waterfall

Bozen Kill Falls

18.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Judds Falls waterfall

Judds Falls

17.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 34 Waterfalls Near Fonda

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

32.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 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
Bozen Kill Falls waterfall

Bozen Kill Falls

18.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Judds Falls waterfall

Judds Falls

17.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Boucks Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

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

Mine Lot Falls

13.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Mine Kill Falls waterfall

Mine Kill Falls

35.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Christine Falls

32.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Auger Falls waterfall

Auger Falls

28.1 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
Austin Falls waterfall

Austin Falls

31.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rensselaerville Falls waterfall

Rensselaerville Falls

26.2 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

Hardenburgh Falls

36.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Leatherstocking Falls waterfall

Leatherstocking Falls

5.5 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
T Lake Falls waterfall

T Lake Falls

30.3 miles away
New York
Hard
10.0 miles 1,500 ft
Cohoes Falls waterfall

Cohoes Falls

5.5 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Fonda

Are there free waterfalls near Fonda?

There are 18 free waterfalls near Fonda, including Auger Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Fonda?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Fonda?

There are 21 dog-friendly waterfalls near Fonda, including Auger Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Fonda?

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

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Fonda?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Fonda?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Fonda?

The tallest waterfall near Fonda is T Lake Falls at 600 feet.

What is the closest waterfall to Fonda?

The closest waterfall to Fonda is Buttermilk Falls, approximately 7.5 miles away.

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