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

36 waterfalls near Green Island have live flow data today

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

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Today

Sunny · 89°F

Tod 89°F Sunny Best
Tue 90°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 96°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 98°F Sunny
Fri 98°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 94°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 90°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Green Island

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Eggleston Falls Moderate · 1830 cfs 67th percentile
  2. 2 Tannery Falls Moderate · 5 cfs 45th percentile
  3. 3 Twin Cascade Moderate · 5 cfs 45th percentile
  4. 4 Buttermilk Falls Moderate · 123 cfs 35th percentile
  5. 5 High Falls Moderate · 123 cfs 35th percentile
  6. 6 Meadow Falls Moderate · 123 cfs 35th percentile

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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

5.5 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

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

Horton Falls

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

Mine Lot Falls

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

Bozen Kill Falls

18.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 36 Waterfalls Near Green Island

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

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

Glen Falls

24 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bash Bish Falls waterfall

Bash Bish Falls

37.6 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft

Windsor Jambs

28.3 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Boucks Falls

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

Kane Falls

23.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Kaaterskill Falls waterfall

Kaaterskill Falls

43.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.6 miles 400 ft
Race Brook Falls waterfall

Race Brook Falls

23.3 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
3.0 miles 800 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

22 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
Bear Rock Falls waterfall

Bear Rock Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

13.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft

Glenerie Falls

22.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Mine Kill Falls waterfall

Mine Kill Falls

35.4 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
Umpachene Falls waterfall

Umpachene Falls

17 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
0.6 miles 100 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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