Waterfall Hikes Near Hudson Falls, NY

7,426 residents
New York Time Zone
26 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Hudson Falls? There are 26 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Hudson Falls. 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 43.3042°N, -73.5819°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Hudson Falls

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

26 of 26 gauged

1 of 26 waterfalls near Hudson Falls is flowing strongly today

Artists Falls Moderate Fairy Ladder Falls Moderate Linsey Falls Moderate The Falls Moderate Auger Falls Barely Flowing Austin Falls Barely Flowing Christine Falls Barely Flowing Bakers Falls Barely Flowing Black River Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Wymans Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Moderate Cohoes Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Moderate Kane Falls Moderate Center Rutland Falls Moderate Sutherland Falls Moderate Eggleston Falls Moderate Hamilton Falls Barely Flowing Horton Falls Barely Flowing Money Brook Falls Barely Flowing Russell Falls Strong Split Rock Falls Moderate Spier Falls Barely Flowing Sokoki Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 34 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 81°F

Aft 82°F Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 78°F Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sat 79°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Sun 75°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mon 79°F Chance Rain Showers
Tue 81°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 81°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Hudson Falls

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Russell Falls Roaring · 3 cfs 90th percentile
  2. 2 Eggleston Falls Moderate · 3860 cfs 74th percentile
  3. 3 Kane Falls Moderate · 41 cfs 72nd percentile
  4. 4 Buttermilk Falls Moderate · 41 cfs 72nd percentile
  5. 5 Sutherland Falls Moderate · 224 cfs 66th percentile
  6. 6 Center Rutland Falls Moderate · 224 cfs 66th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Hudson Falls (1 waterfall)

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 Falls (17 waterfalls)

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

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

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

Spier Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

47.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft

All 26 Waterfalls Near Hudson Falls

Bakers Falls waterfall CC

Bakers Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

45.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Kane Falls waterfall

Kane Falls

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

Spier Falls

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

Eggleston Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

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

Cohoes Falls

47.1 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Auger Falls waterfall

Auger Falls

27.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Linsey Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

38.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Center Rutland Falls waterfall CC

Center Rutland Falls

41 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Austin Falls waterfall

Austin Falls

26.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Sutherland Falls waterfall

Sutherland Falls

38.4 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wymans Falls

27.2 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Christine Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

16.7 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hamilton Falls waterfall

Hamilton Falls

45.8 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
6.0 miles 500 ft
Split Rock Falls waterfall

Split Rock Falls

40.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Horton Falls waterfall

Horton Falls

32.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Black River Falls waterfall

Black River Falls

33.8 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Hudson Falls

Are there free waterfalls near Hudson Falls?

There are 13 free waterfalls near Hudson Falls, including Artists Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Hudson Falls?

There is 1 easy waterfall hike near Hudson Falls, including Cohoes Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Hudson Falls?

There are 17 dog-friendly waterfalls near Hudson Falls, including Artists Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Hudson Falls?

There are 19 kid-friendly waterfalls near Hudson Falls, including Artists Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Hudson Falls?

There are 5 waterfalls that allow swimming near Hudson Falls, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Hudson Falls?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Hudson Falls?

The tallest waterfall near Hudson Falls is Buttermilk Falls at 165 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Hudson Falls?

Yes, 7 waterfalls near Hudson Falls have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Hudson Falls?

The closest waterfall to Hudson Falls is Bakers Falls, approximately 0.7 miles away.

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