Waterfall Hikes Near Green Island, NY

2,968 residents
New York Time Zone
38 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Green Island? There are 38 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

38 of 38 gauged

2 of 38 waterfalls near Green Island are flowing strongly today

Bakers Falls Barely Flowing Bash Bish Falls Barely Flowing Bear Rock Falls Barely Flowing Race Brook Falls Barely Flowing Umpachene Falls Barely Flowing Boucks Falls Barely Flowing Bozen Kill Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Meadow Falls Barely Flowing Rossman Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Low Buttermilk Falls Low Buttermilk Falls Low Cohoes Falls Low Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Glen Falls Barely Flowing Kaaterskill Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Strong Kane Falls Strong Canajoharie Falls Barely Flowing Judds 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 Barely Flowing Wahconah Falls Barely Flowing Manorkill Falls Low Mine Kill Falls Low Money Brook Falls Barely Flowing Rensselaerville Falls Low Windsor Jambs Barely Flowing Spier Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Sunny · 80°F

Aft 82°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 82°F Sunny
Sat 80°F Sunny Best
Sun 80°F Chance Rain Showers
Mon 81°F Chance Rain Showers
Tue 82°F Sunny
Wed 83°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

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 Kane Falls Strong · 42 cfs 81st percentile
  2. 2 Buttermilk Falls Strong · 42 cfs 81st percentile
  3. 3 Eggleston Falls Moderate · 1780 cfs 66th percentile
  4. 4 Buttermilk Falls Low · 1890 cfs 23rd percentile
  5. 5 Cohoes Falls Low · 1890 cfs 23rd percentile
  6. 6 Mine Kill Falls Low · 9 cfs 20th 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

47.1 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Green Island (28 waterfalls)

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

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

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

Horton Falls

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

Mine Lot Falls

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

Bozen Kill Falls

35 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 38 Waterfalls Near Green Island

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

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

Glen Falls

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

Bash Bish Falls

38.6 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft

Windsor Jambs

49 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Boucks Falls

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

Kane Falls

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

Kaaterskill Falls

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

Race Brook Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

46.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Canajoharie Falls waterfall

Canajoharie Falls

15.4 miles away
New York
Easy
0.4 miles 75 ft
Bear Rock Falls waterfall

Bear Rock Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

32.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft

Glenerie Falls

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

Judds Falls

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

Mine Kill Falls

33.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Manorkill Falls waterfall

Manorkill Falls

34.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Umpachene Falls waterfall

Umpachene Falls

20.7 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 19 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 28 dog-friendly waterfalls near Green Island, including Bash Bish Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Green Island?

There are 29 kid-friendly waterfalls near Green Island, including Bakers Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Green Island?

There are 8 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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