Waterfall Hikes Near Margaretville, NY

656 residents
New York Time Zone
38 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Margaretville sits on the East Branch of the Delaware in the western Catskills, where the falls run small and close. Tompkins Falls is a one-mile out and back off the Barkaboom Road. Mine Kill Falls, up in the Schoharie valley, drops 80 feet after a half-mile walk. Manorkill Falls barely asks for a walk at all. Canada Falls and Watauga Falls each take an easy mile. Thirty-eight falls come within fifty miles, and every trail listed here allows dogs.

Located at 42.1458°N, -74.6503°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Margaretville

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

38 of 38 gauged

1 of 38 waterfalls near Margaretville is flowing strongly today

Boucks Falls Barely Flowing Bucks Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Meadow Falls Barely Flowing Rossman Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Strong Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Glen Falls Barely Flowing Kaaterskill Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Canada Falls Barely Flowing Canajoharie Falls Barely Flowing Judds Falls Barely Flowing Darbytown Falls Moderate Denton Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Katrina Falls Barely Flowing Dickinson Falls Barely Flowing Glenerie Falls Barely Flowing Hanging Rock Falls Moderate Hardenburgh Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Leatherstocking Falls Barely Flowing Manorkill Falls Barely Flowing Mine Kill Falls Barely Flowing Nevele Falls Barely Flowing Pinchot Falls Moderate Raymondskill Falls Moderate Rensselaerville Falls Barely Flowing Saint Marys Falls Barely Flowing White Store Falls Barely Flowing Watauga Falls Barely Flowing Vernooy Falls Barely Flowing Verkeerder Kill Falls Barely Flowing Stony Kill Falls Barely Flowing Tompkins Falls Barely Flowing Straton Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 18 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny · 65°F

Sat 65°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny Best
Sun 58°F Rain
Col 66°F Chance Light Rain then Mostly Cloudy
Tue 66°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Wed 57°F Chance Rain Showers
Thu 58°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Fri 57°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Margaretville

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Hanging Rock Falls Moderate ยท 486 cfs 61st percentile
  2. 2 Darbytown Falls Moderate ยท 803 cfs 59th percentile
  3. 3 Raymondskill Falls Moderate ยท 1770 cfs 45th percentile
  4. 4 Pinchot Falls Moderate ยท 1770 cfs 45th percentile
  5. 5 Judds Falls Moderate ยท 2 cfs 43rd percentile
  6. 6 Canajoharie Falls Moderate ยท 2 cfs 43rd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Margaretville (16 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.

Canada Falls waterfall

Canada Falls

2.3 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Tompkins Falls waterfall

Tompkins Falls

8.3 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

13.4 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Watauga Falls waterfall

Watauga Falls

18.4 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown

All 38 Waterfalls Near Margaretville

Canada Falls waterfall

Canada Falls

2.3 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Straton Falls in New York, about 74 feet of drop LiDAR

Straton Falls

7.9 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Tompkins Falls waterfall

Tompkins Falls

8.3 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

13.4 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Hardenburgh Falls in New York, about 113 feet of drop LiDAR

Hardenburgh Falls

17.8 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Watauga Falls waterfall

Watauga Falls

18.4 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Manorkill Falls waterfall

Manorkill Falls

20.8 miles away
New York
Easy
0.1 miles Unknown
Mine Kill Falls waterfall

Mine Kill Falls

21.4 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Vernooy Falls waterfall

Vernooy Falls

25.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
3.5 miles 400 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

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

Kaaterskill Falls

27.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.6 miles 400 ft
Katrina Falls waterfall

Katrina Falls

27.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Boucks Falls in New York, about 170 feet of drop LiDAR

Boucks Falls

28.8 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

29.1 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Denton Falls waterfall

Denton Falls

29.1 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Hanging Rock Falls waterfall

Hanging Rock Falls

29.1 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Glen Falls waterfall

Glen Falls

31.7 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Nevele Falls waterfall

Nevele Falls

32.9 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Glenerie Falls in New York, about 53 feet of drop LiDAR

Glenerie Falls

34.4 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Margaretville

Are there free waterfalls near Margaretville?

There are 14 free waterfalls near Margaretville, including Canada Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Margaretville?

There are 16 easy waterfall hikes near Margaretville, including Canada Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Margaretville?

There are 23 dog-friendly waterfalls near Margaretville, including Buttermilk Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Margaretville?

There are 23 kid-friendly waterfalls near Margaretville, including Buttermilk Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Margaretville?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Margaretville?

The shortest waterfall hike near Margaretville is Buttermilk Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Margaretville?

The tallest waterfall near Margaretville is Buttermilk Falls at 549 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Margaretville?

Yes, 5 waterfalls near Margaretville have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Margaretville?

The closest waterfall to Margaretville is Canada Falls, approximately 2.3 miles away.

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