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

15 of 34 waterfalls near Fonda are flowing strongly today

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

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Mostly Sunny · 80°F

Thu 58°F Rain Showers Likely
Fri 62°F Rain Showers Likely
Sat 76°F Sunny
Sun 77°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mon 80°F Mostly Sunny Best
Tue 87°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 82°F Chance Rain Showers

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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

23.2 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

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

Buttermilk Falls

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

Bozen Kill Falls

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

Judds Falls

27 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 34 Waterfalls Near Fonda

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

20.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft

Dickinson Falls

46.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Spier Falls waterfall

Spier Falls

18.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Straton Falls

9.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Button Falls waterfall

Button Falls

14.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Meadow Falls waterfall

Meadow Falls

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

Glen Falls

35.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Sherman Falls waterfall

Sherman Falls

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

Lower High Falls

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

High Falls

33.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Trenton Falls waterfall

Trenton Falls

24.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper High Falls waterfall

Upper High Falls

0 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Mill Dam Falls waterfall

Mill Dam Falls

24.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bakers Falls waterfall

Bakers Falls

31.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Fonda

Are there free waterfalls near Fonda?

There are 17 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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