Waterfall Hikes Near Franklin, NY

385 residents
New York Time Zone
28 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Franklin? There are 28 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Franklin. These trails range from easy to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 42.3415°N, -75.1659°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Franklin

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

28 of 28 gauged

6 of 28 waterfalls near Franklin are flowing strongly today

Boucks Falls Low Bucks Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Button Falls Low Rexford Falls Low Canada Falls Barely Flowing Darbytown Falls Barely Flowing Hardenburgh Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Moderate Ridgeway Falls Moderate High Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Roaring Lower High Falls Roaring Mill Dam Falls Roaring Sherman Falls Roaring Upper High Falls Roaring Trenton Falls Roaring Judds Falls Barely Flowing Leatherstocking Falls Barely Flowing Manorkill Falls Barely Flowing Mine Kill Falls Barely Flowing Saint Marys Falls Barely Flowing White Store Falls Barely Flowing Watauga Falls Barely Flowing Tompkins Falls Barely Flowing Straton Falls Barely Flowing Stockbridge Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 77°F

Tod 78°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 78°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Sun 77°F Rain Showers Likely
Mon 77°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 77°F Sunny Best
Wed 79°F Sunny
Thu 76°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Franklin

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Trenton Falls Roaring · 20 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Upper High Falls Roaring · 20 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Sherman Falls Roaring · 20 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 High Falls Roaring · 20 cfs 100th percentile
  5. 5 Mill Dam Falls Roaring · 20 cfs 100th percentile
  6. 6 Lower High Falls Roaring · 20 cfs 100th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Franklin (1 waterfall)

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 Franklin (16 waterfalls)

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

Watauga Falls waterfall

Watauga Falls

14.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Saint Marys Falls

12.4 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

All 28 Waterfalls Near Franklin

Lower High Falls waterfall

Lower High Falls

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

High Falls

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

Upper High Falls

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

Trenton Falls

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

Mill Dam Falls

25.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Ridgeway Falls

8.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

7.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Stockbridge Falls waterfall

Stockbridge Falls

25.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Franklin

Are there free waterfalls near Franklin?

There are 17 free waterfalls near Franklin, including Canada Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Franklin?

There is 1 easy waterfall hike near Franklin, including Rexford Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Franklin?

There are 16 dog-friendly waterfalls near Franklin, including Buttermilk Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Franklin?

There are 18 kid-friendly waterfalls near Franklin, including Buttermilk Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Franklin?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Franklin, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Franklin?

The shortest waterfall hike near Franklin is Boucks Falls at 0.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Franklin?

The tallest waterfall near Franklin is Buttermilk Falls at 165 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Franklin?

Yes, 5 waterfalls near Franklin have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Franklin?

The closest waterfall to Franklin is Watauga Falls, approximately 13 miles away.

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