Waterfall Hikes Near Hudson, NY

5,923 residents
New York Time Zone
36 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Hudson? There are 36 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Hudson. 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 42.2515°N, -73.7859°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Hudson

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

36 of 36 gauged

36 waterfalls near Hudson have live flow data today

Bash Bish Falls Barely Flowing Bear Rock Falls Low Campbell Falls Low Race Brook Falls Low Umpachene Falls Low Boucks Falls Barely Flowing Bozen Kill Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Meadow Falls Moderate Rossman Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Low Cohoes Falls Low Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Glen Falls Barely Flowing Kaaterskill Falls Barely Flowing Canada Falls Barely Flowing Dickinson Falls Barely Flowing Horton Falls Barely Flowing Mine Lot Falls Barely Flowing Glendale Falls Low Great Falls Barely Flowing Hardenburgh Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Lulu Cascade Barely Flowing Wahconah Falls Barely Flowing Manorkill Falls Barely Flowing Mine Kill Falls Barely Flowing Money Brook Falls Barely Flowing Otis Falls Barely Flowing Rensselaerville Falls Barely Flowing Windsor Jambs Barely Flowing Vernooy Falls Barely Flowing Straton Falls Barely Flowing Stony Kill Falls Moderate

Updated 37 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 101°F

Tue 91°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 96°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 101°F Sunny Best
Fri 98°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 95°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 92°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 90°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Hudson

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Stony Kill Falls Moderate · 211 cfs 52nd percentile
  2. 2 Rossman Falls Moderate · 123 cfs 35th percentile
  3. 3 Buttermilk Falls Moderate · 123 cfs 35th percentile
  4. 4 Meadow Falls Moderate · 123 cfs 35th percentile
  5. 5 High Falls Moderate · 123 cfs 35th percentile
  6. 6 Glendale Falls Low · 89 cfs 20th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Hudson (2 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.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Hudson (27 waterfalls)

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

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

33.7 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
Kaaterskill Falls waterfall

Kaaterskill Falls

43.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.6 miles 400 ft

All 36 Waterfalls Near Hudson

Lulu Cascade

37.9 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Campbell Falls waterfall

Campbell Falls

36.9 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Manorkill Falls waterfall

Manorkill Falls

34.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Straton Falls

34.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Otis Falls waterfall

Otis Falls

35.1 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bozen Kill Falls waterfall

Bozen Kill Falls

18.6 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
Glendale Falls waterfall

Glendale Falls

21 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wahconah Falls waterfall

Wahconah Falls

29.8 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Boucks Falls

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

Vernooy Falls

31.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
3.5 miles 400 ft
Canada Falls waterfall

Canada Falls

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

High Falls

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

Money Brook Falls

3.3 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
3.5 miles 500 ft

Windsor Jambs

28.3 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Stony Kill Falls waterfall

Stony Kill Falls

21.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Hudson

Are there free waterfalls near Hudson?

There are 20 free waterfalls near Hudson, including Bash Bish Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Hudson?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Hudson, including Cohoes Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Hudson?

There are 27 dog-friendly waterfalls near Hudson, including Bash Bish Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Hudson?

There are 27 kid-friendly waterfalls near Hudson, including Bash Bish Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Hudson?

There are 4 waterfalls that allow swimming near Hudson, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Hudson?

The shortest waterfall hike near Hudson is Bash Bish Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Hudson?

The tallest waterfall near Hudson is Kaaterskill Falls at 260 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Hudson?

Yes, 5 waterfalls near Hudson have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Hudson?

The closest waterfall to Hudson is Buttermilk Falls, approximately 5.1 miles away.

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