Waterfall Hikes Near Nassau Lake, NY

840 residents
New York Time Zone
40 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Nassau Lake? There are 40 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Nassau Lake. 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 42.5366°N, -73.6059°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Nassau Lake

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

40 of 40 gauged

2 of 40 waterfalls near Nassau Lake are flowing strongly today

Bakers Falls Low Bash Bish Falls Barely Flowing Bear Rock Falls Barely Flowing Campbell Falls Barely Flowing Race Brook Falls Barely Flowing Umpachene Falls Barely Flowing Boucks Falls Barely Flowing Bozen Kill Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Moderate Cohoes Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Glen Falls Barely Flowing Kaaterskill Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Roaring Kane Falls Roaring Chapel Falls Barely Flowing Dickinson Falls Low Horton Falls Low Mine Lot Falls Low Glendale Falls Barely Flowing Glenerie Falls Barely Flowing Great Falls Barely Flowing Hardenburgh Falls Barely Flowing Lulu Cascade Barely Flowing Wahconah Falls Barely Flowing Manorkill Falls Barely Flowing Mine Kill Falls Moderate Otis Falls Barely Flowing Rensselaerville Falls Barely Flowing Windsor Jambs Moderate Twin Cascade Moderate Tannery Falls Moderate Turners Falls Barely Flowing The Cascades Barely Flowing Spier Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 32 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 81°F

Sat 78°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Sun 78°F Partly Sunny then Rain Showers Likely
Mon 80°F Rain Showers Likely
Tue 81°F Sunny Best
Wed 83°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 80°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 77°F Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Nassau Lake

Updated about 2 hours 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 Bakers Falls Roaring · 3570 cfs 93rd percentile
  4. 4 Windsor Jambs Moderate · 47 cfs 52nd percentile
  5. 5 Buttermilk Falls Moderate · 2600 cfs 51st percentile
  6. 6 Cohoes Falls Moderate · 2600 cfs 51st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Nassau Lake (5 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 Nassau Lake (30 waterfalls)

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

Lulu Cascade

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

Buttermilk Falls

47.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft

All 40 Waterfalls Near Nassau Lake

Meadow Falls

28.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Lulu Cascade

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

Buttermilk Falls

47.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft

Rossman Falls

38.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

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

Cohoes Falls

47.1 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

Dickinson Falls

30.9 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
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

39 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Mine Lot Falls waterfall

Mine Lot Falls

18.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Wahconah Falls waterfall

Wahconah Falls

45.1 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rensselaerville Falls waterfall

Rensselaerville Falls

22.9 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
Bash Bish Falls waterfall

Bash Bish Falls

38.6 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft

Windsor Jambs

49 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Race Brook Falls waterfall

Race Brook Falls

46 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
3.0 miles 800 ft
Tannery Falls waterfall

Tannery Falls

33.8 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft
Bear Rock Falls waterfall

Bear Rock Falls

38.4 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bozen Kill Falls waterfall

Bozen Kill Falls

35 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Glen Falls waterfall

Glen Falls

17.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Nassau Lake

Are there free waterfalls near Nassau Lake?

There are 24 free waterfalls near Nassau Lake, including Bakers Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Nassau Lake?

There are 5 easy waterfall hikes near Nassau Lake, including Chapel Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Nassau Lake?

There are 30 dog-friendly waterfalls near Nassau Lake, including Bash Bish Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Nassau Lake?

There are 31 kid-friendly waterfalls near Nassau Lake, including Bakers Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Nassau Lake?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Nassau Lake?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Nassau Lake?

The tallest waterfall near Nassau Lake is Kaaterskill Falls at 260 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Nassau Lake?

Yes, 10 waterfalls near Nassau Lake have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Nassau Lake?

The closest waterfall to Nassau Lake is Meadow Falls, approximately 14.8 miles away.

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Lebanon Spring

Lebanon Spring

12.7 mi 72°F

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Sand Spring

26.9 mi 75°F

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