Waterfall Hikes Near Johnstown, NY

8,216 residents
New_York Time Zone
32 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Johnstown? There are 32 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Johnstown. 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 43.0073°N, -74.3755°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Johnstown

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

32 of 32 gauged

3 of 32 waterfalls near Johnstown are flowing strongly today

Auger Falls Moderate Austin Falls Moderate Christine Falls Moderate Bakers Falls Moderate Boucks Falls Barely Flowing Bozen Kill Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Strong Cohoes Falls Strong Buttermilk Falls Moderate Button Falls Moderate Canajoharie Falls Moderate Judds Falls Moderate Dickinson Falls Moderate Horton Falls Moderate Mine Lot Falls Moderate Eggleston Falls Low Hardenburgh Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Moderate Lower High Falls Moderate Mill Dam Falls Moderate Sherman Falls Moderate Upper High Falls Moderate Trenton Falls Moderate Leatherstocking Falls Moderate Manorkill Falls Barely Flowing Mine Kill Falls Low Rensselaerville Falls Barely Flowing T Lake Falls Moderate Straton Falls Barely Flowing Spier Falls Roaring

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Mostly Sunny · 66°F

Sun 78°F Mostly Sunny
Mon 83°F Partly Sunny
Tue 85°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 81°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Thu 64°F Partly Sunny
Fri 66°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sat 67°F Slight Chance Rain Showers

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Johnstown (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.

Canajoharie Falls waterfall

Canajoharie Falls

23.2 miles away
New York
Easy
0.4 miles 75 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Johnstown (20 waterfalls)

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

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

33.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Bozen Kill Falls waterfall

Bozen Kill Falls

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

Judds Falls

27 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 32 Waterfalls Near Johnstown

Cohoes Falls waterfall

Cohoes Falls

22.1 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

20.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft

Dickinson Falls

17 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Straton Falls

9.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Sherman Falls waterfall

Sherman Falls

0.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Lower High Falls waterfall

Lower High Falls

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

High Falls

33.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Trenton Falls waterfall

Trenton Falls

24.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper High Falls waterfall

Upper High Falls

0 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Mill Dam Falls waterfall

Mill Dam Falls

24.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bakers Falls waterfall

Bakers Falls

31.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Button Falls waterfall

Button Falls

14.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Johnstown

Are there free waterfalls near Johnstown?

There are 16 free waterfalls near Johnstown, including Auger Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Johnstown?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Johnstown, including Canajoharie Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Johnstown?

There are 20 dog-friendly waterfalls near Johnstown, including Auger Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Johnstown?

There are 22 kid-friendly waterfalls near Johnstown, including Auger Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Johnstown?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Johnstown?

The shortest waterfall hike near Johnstown is Auger Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Johnstown?

The tallest waterfall near Johnstown is T Lake Falls at 600 feet.

What is the closest waterfall to Johnstown?

The closest waterfall to Johnstown is Buttermilk Falls, approximately 9.6 miles away.

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