Waterfall Hikes Near Mechanicville, NY

5,177 residents
New York Time Zone
29 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Mechanicville? There are 29 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Mechanicville. 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 42.9036°N, -73.6894°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Mechanicville

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

29 of 29 gauged

2 of 29 waterfalls near Mechanicville are flowing strongly today

Bakers Falls Low Bash Bish Falls Barely Flowing Boucks Falls Barely Flowing Bozen Kill Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Moderate Cohoes Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Roaring Kane Falls Roaring Canajoharie Falls Barely Flowing Judds Falls Barely Flowing Dickinson Falls Low Horton Falls Low Mine Lot Falls Low Eggleston Falls Barely Flowing Glen Falls Barely Flowing Lulu Cascade Barely Flowing Wahconah Falls Barely Flowing Rensselaerville Falls Barely Flowing Windsor Jambs Moderate Twin Cascade Moderate Tannery Falls Moderate Spier Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Mostly Sunny · 78°F

Sat 80°F Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
Sun 82°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Mon 82°F Rain Showers
Tue 83°F Sunny
Wed 85°F Sunny
Thu 81°F Chance Rain Showers
Fri 78°F Mostly Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Mechanicville

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Kane Falls Roaring · 47 cfs 99th percentile
  2. 2 Buttermilk Falls Roaring · 47 cfs 99th percentile
  3. 3 Windsor Jambs Moderate · 45 cfs 50th percentile
  4. 4 Buttermilk Falls Moderate · 2440 cfs 45th percentile
  5. 5 Cohoes Falls Moderate · 2440 cfs 45th percentile
  6. 6 Wahconah Falls Moderate · 32 cfs 38th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Mechanicville (3 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.

Cohoes Falls waterfall

Cohoes Falls

47.1 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

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

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

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

47.4 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
Horton Falls waterfall

Horton Falls

32.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Mine Lot Falls waterfall

Mine Lot Falls

18.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft

All 29 Waterfalls Near Mechanicville

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
Spier Falls waterfall

Spier Falls

35.5 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
Bakers Falls waterfall CC

Bakers Falls

3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Mine Lot Falls waterfall

Mine Lot Falls

18.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Bozen Kill Falls waterfall

Bozen Kill Falls

35 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

Meadow Falls

28.3 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

Rossman Falls

38.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Dickinson Falls

30.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Kane Falls waterfall

Kane Falls

46.4 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
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

39 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft

Lulu Cascade

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

Buttermilk Falls

38.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Canajoharie Falls waterfall

Canajoharie Falls

15.4 miles away
New York
Easy
0.4 miles 75 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Mechanicville

Are there free waterfalls near Mechanicville?

There are 14 free waterfalls near Mechanicville, including Bakers Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Mechanicville?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Mechanicville, including Canajoharie Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Mechanicville?

There are 20 dog-friendly waterfalls near Mechanicville, including Bash Bish Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Mechanicville?

There are 21 kid-friendly waterfalls near Mechanicville, including Bakers Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Mechanicville?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Mechanicville?

The shortest waterfall hike near Mechanicville is Bakers Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Mechanicville?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Mechanicville?

Yes, 4 waterfalls near Mechanicville have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Mechanicville?

The closest waterfall to Mechanicville is Buttermilk Falls, approximately 6.3 miles away.

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