Waterfall Hikes Near Mechanicville, NY

5,177 residents
New York Time Zone
28 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Mechanicville? There are 28 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

28 of 28 gauged

4 of 28 waterfalls near Mechanicville are flowing strongly today

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

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 99°F

Wed 96°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 99°F Sunny Best
Fri 98°F Sunny
Ind 93°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 90°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 87°F Chance Rain Showers
Tue 88°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Mechanicville

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Mine Lot Falls Roaring · 163 cfs 99th percentile
  2. 2 Dickinson Falls Roaring · 163 cfs 99th percentile
  3. 3 Horton Falls Roaring · 163 cfs 99th percentile
  4. 4 Bakers Falls Strong · 4700 cfs 84th percentile
  5. 5 Buttermilk Falls Moderate · 2250 cfs 56th percentile
  6. 6 Cohoes Falls Moderate · 2250 cfs 56th 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

5.5 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Mechanicville (19 waterfalls)

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

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

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

Spier Falls

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

Horton Falls

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

Mine Lot Falls

13.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft

All 28 Waterfalls Near Mechanicville

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

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

Cohoes Falls

5.5 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Spier Falls waterfall

Spier Falls

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

Horton Falls

9.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Bakers Falls waterfall CC

Bakers Falls

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

Mine Lot Falls

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

Bozen Kill Falls

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

Eggleston Falls

23 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Meadow Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

19.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft

Rossman Falls

37.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Dickinson Falls

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

Kane Falls

23.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Money Brook Falls waterfall

Money Brook Falls

3.3 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
3.5 miles 500 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

33.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft

Lulu Cascade

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

Buttermilk Falls

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

Canajoharie Falls

28.4 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 13 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 19 dog-friendly waterfalls near Mechanicville, including Bash Bish Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Mechanicville?

There are 20 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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