Waterfall Hikes Near Leeds, NY

309 residents
New_York Time Zone
38 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Leeds? There are 38 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Leeds. 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 42.2554°N, -73.8929°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Leeds

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

38 of 38 gauged

5 of 38 waterfalls near Leeds are flowing strongly today

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

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Sunny · 78°F

Aft 59°F Rain Showers
Fri 62°F Chance Rain Showers
Sat 78°F Sunny Best
Sun 81°F Chance Rain Showers
Mon 82°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 89°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 85°F Chance Rain Showers

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Leeds (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 Leeds (28 waterfalls)

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

Glen Falls waterfall

Glen Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

34.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Kaaterskill Falls waterfall

Kaaterskill Falls

34.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.6 miles 400 ft

All 38 Waterfalls Near Leeds

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
Umpachene Falls waterfall

Umpachene Falls

10.6 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

38.8 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Boucks Falls

20.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lulu Cascade waterfall

Lulu Cascade

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

Campbell Falls

41.8 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Vernooy Falls waterfall

Vernooy Falls

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

Canada Falls

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

Otis Falls

36.2 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

18.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Stony Kill Falls waterfall

Stony Kill Falls

21.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft
Glendale Falls waterfall

Glendale Falls

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

Wahconah Falls

25.9 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tompkins Falls waterfall

Tompkins Falls

12.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Verkeerder Kill Falls waterfall CC

Verkeerder Kill Falls

21.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
6.5 miles 700 ft
Hanging Rock Falls waterfall

Hanging Rock Falls

26.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Nevele Falls waterfall

Nevele Falls

19.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Leeds

Are there free waterfalls near Leeds?

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

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Leeds?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Leeds?

There are 28 dog-friendly waterfalls near Leeds, including Bash Bish Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Leeds?

There are 28 kid-friendly waterfalls near Leeds, including Bash Bish Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Leeds?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Leeds?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Leeds?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Leeds?

Yes, 4 waterfalls near Leeds have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Leeds?

The closest waterfall to Leeds is Glen Falls, approximately 5.7 miles away.

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