Waterfall Hikes Near Glens Falls, NY

73,424 residents
New York Time Zone
30 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

The Hudson makes its drop right under the bridge in the middle of Glens Falls, and Bakers Falls churns a few miles downstream at Hudson Falls. For hiking, Auger Falls on the Sacandaga is an easy mile with dogs welcome. Spier Falls runs beside the big dam upriver, two miles of gentle trail. Cohoes Falls, 90 feet, waits an hour south where the Mohawk meets the Hudson, a fifth of a mile from the overlook. Thirty falls stretch across the radius, split between Adirondack foothills and valley towns.

Located at 43.3109°N, -73.6458°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Glens Falls

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

30 of 30 gauged

15 of 30 waterfalls near Glens Falls are flowing strongly today

Artists Falls Barely Flowing Beaver Meadows Falls Barely Flowing Fairy Ladder Falls Barely Flowing Linsey Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing The Falls Barely Flowing Auger Falls Strong Austin Falls Strong Christine Falls Strong Bakers Falls Moderate Black River Falls Strong Buttermilk Falls Strong Wymans Falls Strong Bozen Kill Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Roaring Buttermilk Falls Strong Cohoes Falls Strong Buttermilk Falls Moderate Kane Falls Moderate Center Rutland Falls Strong Sutherland Falls Strong Eggleston Falls Moderate Hamilton Falls Strong Horton Falls Moderate Mine Lot Falls Moderate Phelps Falls Moderate Russell Falls Moderate T Lake Falls Strong Split Rock Falls Strong Spier Falls Roaring

Updated 40 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 70°F

Sat 77°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Sun 79°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 71°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Tue 70°F Sunny Best
Wed 77°F Partly Sunny
Thu 77°F Chance Rain Showers
Fri 72°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Glens Falls

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Buttermilk Falls Roaring · 2970 cfs 99th percentile
  2. 2 Spier Falls Roaring · 808 cfs 97th percentile
  3. 3 Hamilton Falls Strong · 76 cfs 87th percentile
  4. 4 Wymans Falls Strong · 138 cfs 85th percentile
  5. 5 Buttermilk Falls Strong · 138 cfs 85th percentile
  6. 6 Black River Falls Strong · 138 cfs 85th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Glens Falls (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 Glens Falls (21 waterfalls)

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

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

36.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Spier Falls waterfall

Spier Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

10 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft

All 30 Waterfalls Near Glens Falls

Bakers Falls waterfall CC

Bakers Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

36.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Spier Falls waterfall

Spier Falls

29.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Kane Falls waterfall

Kane Falls

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

Eggleston Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

10 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Cohoes Falls waterfall

Cohoes Falls

9.8 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Auger Falls waterfall

Auger Falls

33.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Linsey Falls

27.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Austin Falls waterfall

Austin Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

25.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft

Christine Falls

22.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Split Rock Falls waterfall

Split Rock Falls

40.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Center Rutland Falls waterfall CC

Center Rutland Falls

24.7 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Horton Falls waterfall

Horton Falls

4.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Sutherland Falls waterfall

Sutherland Falls

5.5 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wymans Falls

10.5 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
The Falls waterfall

The Falls

3.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hamilton Falls waterfall

Hamilton Falls

29.8 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
6.0 miles 500 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Glens Falls

Are there free waterfalls near Glens Falls?

There are 16 free waterfalls near Glens Falls, including Artists Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Glens Falls?

There is 1 easy waterfall hike near Glens Falls, including Cohoes Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Glens Falls?

There are 21 dog-friendly waterfalls near Glens Falls, including Artists Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Glens Falls?

There are 23 kid-friendly waterfalls near Glens Falls, including Artists Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Glens Falls?

There are 5 waterfalls that allow swimming near Glens Falls, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Glens Falls?

The shortest waterfall hike near Glens Falls is Artists Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Glens Falls?

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

Do any waterfalls near Glens Falls require permits?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Glens Falls requires a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Glens Falls?

Yes, 6 waterfalls near Glens Falls have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Glens Falls?

The closest waterfall to Glens Falls is Bakers Falls, approximately 3 miles away.

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