Waterfall Hikes Near Menands, NY

4,512 residents
New_York Time Zone
39 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Menands? There are 39 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Menands. 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 42.6910°N, -73.7271°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Menands

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

39 of 39 gauged

7 of 39 waterfalls near Menands are flowing strongly today

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

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Sunny · 79°F

Tod 59°F Rain Showers
Fri 63°F Rain Showers Likely
Sat 79°F Sunny Best
Sun 81°F Chance Rain Showers
Mon 82°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 91°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 85°F Rain Showers Likely

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Menands (4 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

22.1 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Menands (28 waterfalls)

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

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

20.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Horton Falls waterfall

Horton Falls

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

Mine Lot Falls

11.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft

All 39 Waterfalls Near Menands

Eggleston Falls waterfall

Eggleston Falls

29.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bash Bish Falls waterfall

Bash Bish Falls

38.8 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Kaaterskill Falls waterfall

Kaaterskill Falls

34.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.6 miles 400 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

33.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft

Windsor Jambs

42.7 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

39.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Race Brook Falls waterfall

Race Brook Falls

8.4 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
3.0 miles 800 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

26.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Bear Rock Falls waterfall

Bear Rock Falls

4.9 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Glenerie Falls

22.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Mine Kill Falls waterfall

Mine Kill Falls

42.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Manorkill Falls waterfall

Manorkill Falls

41.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Canajoharie Falls waterfall

Canajoharie Falls

23.2 miles away
New York
Easy
0.4 miles 75 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

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

Kane Falls

36.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Hardenburgh Falls

38.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Umpachene Falls waterfall

Umpachene Falls

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

Glendale Falls

33.2 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Menands

Are there free waterfalls near Menands?

There are 19 free waterfalls near Menands, including Bakers Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Menands?

There are 4 easy waterfall hikes near Menands, including Canajoharie Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Menands?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Menands?

There are 29 kid-friendly waterfalls near Menands, including Bakers Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Menands?

There are 8 waterfalls that allow swimming near Menands, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Menands?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Menands?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Menands?

Yes, 5 waterfalls near Menands have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Menands?

The closest waterfall to Menands is Cohoes Falls, approximately 5.5 miles away.

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