Waterfall Hikes Near Hudson, NY

5,923 residents
New York Time Zone
38 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

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

38 of 38 gauged

38 waterfalls near Hudson have live flow data today

Bash Bish Falls Barely Flowing Bear Rock Falls Barely Flowing Campbell Falls Barely Flowing Race Brook Falls Barely Flowing Umpachene Falls Barely Flowing Boucks Falls Low Bozen Kill Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Meadow Falls Barely Flowing Rossman Falls Barely Flowing 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 Barely Flowing Glenerie Falls Barely Flowing 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 Low Rensselaerville Falls Low Windsor Jambs Barely Flowing Watauga Falls Barely Flowing Vernooy Falls Barely Flowing Straton Falls Barely Flowing Stony Kill Falls Barely Flowing Spier Falls Low

Updated about 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 81°F

Tod 81°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 80°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Sun 80°F Rain Showers Likely
Mon 82°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Tue 81°F Sunny Best
Wed 84°F Sunny
Thu 82°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Hudson

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Stony Kill Falls Moderate · 742 cfs 61st percentile
  2. 2 Spier Falls Low · 795 cfs 22nd percentile
  3. 3 Boucks Falls Low · 323 cfs 11th percentile
  4. 4 Cohoes Falls Low · 1350 cfs 11th percentile
  5. 5 Buttermilk Falls Low · 1350 cfs 11th percentile
  6. 6 Glendale Falls Low · 72 cfs 10th 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 (29 waterfalls)

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

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

39 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
Kaaterskill Falls waterfall

Kaaterskill Falls

34.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.6 miles 400 ft

All 38 Waterfalls Near Hudson

Lulu Cascade

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

Campbell Falls

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

Manorkill Falls

34.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Straton Falls

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

Otis Falls

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

Bozen Kill Falls

35 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
Glendale Falls waterfall

Glendale Falls

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

Wahconah Falls

45.1 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Boucks Falls

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

Vernooy Falls

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

Canada Falls

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

High Falls

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

Money Brook Falls

39.9 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
3.5 miles 500 ft

Windsor Jambs

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

Stony Kill Falls

25.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft
Spier Falls waterfall

Spier Falls

35.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Watauga Falls waterfall

Watauga Falls

14.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Hudson

Are there free waterfalls near Hudson?

There are 22 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 29 dog-friendly waterfalls near Hudson, including Bash Bish Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Hudson?

There are 29 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, 6 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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