Waterfall Hikes Near Green Island, NY

2,968 residents
New_York Time Zone
36 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Green Island? There are 36 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Green Island. 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 42.7474°N, -73.6926°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Green Island

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

36 of 36 gauged

8 of 36 waterfalls near Green Island are flowing strongly today

Bakers Falls Low Bash Bish Falls Moderate Bear Rock Falls Barely Flowing Race Brook Falls Barely Flowing Umpachene Falls Barely Flowing Boucks Falls Roaring Bozen Kill Falls Low Buttermilk Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Meadow Falls Moderate Rossman Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Roaring Buttermilk Falls Roaring Buttermilk Falls Moderate Cohoes Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Low Glen Falls Low Kaaterskill Falls Low Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Kane Falls Barely Flowing Canajoharie Falls Roaring Dickinson Falls Moderate Horton Falls Moderate Mine Lot Falls Moderate Eggleston Falls Strong Glenerie Falls Barely Flowing Lulu Cascade Moderate Wahconah Falls Moderate Manorkill Falls Moderate Mine Kill Falls Strong Money Brook Falls Moderate Rensselaerville Falls Barely Flowing Windsor Jambs Moderate Twin Cascade Strong Tannery Falls Strong Spier Falls Low

Updated 26 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Mostly Sunny · 80°F

Aft 57°F Chance Rain Showers
Fri 66°F Rain Showers Likely
Sat 80°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sun 83°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mon 86°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 94°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 89°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Green Island (4 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

22.1 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Green Island (26 waterfalls)

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

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

20.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Horton Falls waterfall

Horton Falls

15.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Mine Lot Falls waterfall

Mine Lot Falls

11 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Bozen Kill Falls waterfall

Bozen Kill Falls

3.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 36 Waterfalls Near Green Island

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

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

Cohoes Falls

22.1 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Horton Falls waterfall

Horton Falls

15.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Mine Lot Falls waterfall

Mine Lot Falls

11 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Bozen Kill Falls waterfall

Bozen Kill Falls

3.5 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

Rossman Falls

38.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Dickinson Falls

12 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Money Brook Falls waterfall

Money Brook Falls

15 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
3.5 miles 500 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

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

Spier Falls

39.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lulu Cascade waterfall

Lulu Cascade

24.3 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Rensselaerville Falls waterfall

Rensselaerville Falls

13.1 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
Twin Cascade waterfall

Twin Cascade

15.2 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tannery Falls waterfall

Tannery Falls

40.2 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft
Eggleston Falls waterfall

Eggleston Falls

29.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wahconah Falls waterfall

Wahconah Falls

25.9 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

39.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Green Island

Are there free waterfalls near Green Island?

There are 18 free waterfalls near Green Island, including Bakers Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Green Island?

There are 4 easy waterfall hikes near Green Island, including Canajoharie Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Green Island?

There are 26 dog-friendly waterfalls near Green Island, including Bash Bish Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Green Island?

There are 27 kid-friendly waterfalls near Green Island, including Bakers Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Green Island?

There are 7 waterfalls that allow swimming near Green Island, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Green Island?

The shortest waterfall hike near Green Island is Bakers Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Green Island?

The tallest waterfall near Green Island is Kaaterskill Falls at 260 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Green Island?

Yes, 4 waterfalls near Green Island have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Green Island?

The closest waterfall to Green Island is Buttermilk Falls, approximately 1.6 miles away.

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