Waterfall Hikes Near North Ballston Spa, NY

1,283 residents
New York Time Zone
26 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near North Ballston Spa? There are 26 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of North Ballston Spa. 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 43.0194°N, -73.8516°W

Map of Waterfalls Near North Ballston Spa

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

26 of 26 gauged

4 of 26 waterfalls near North Ballston Spa are flowing strongly today

Auger Falls Low Austin Falls Low Christine Falls Low Bakers Falls Moderate Boucks Falls Strong Bozen Kill Falls Low Buttermilk Falls Low Buttermilk Falls Low Buttermilk Falls Moderate Cohoes Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Kane Falls Barely Flowing Canajoharie Falls Moderate Judds Falls Moderate Dickinson Falls Moderate Horton Falls Moderate Mine Lot Falls Moderate Eggleston Falls Roaring High Falls Moderate Meadow Falls Moderate Rossman Falls Moderate Lulu Cascade Roaring Money Brook Falls Strong Rensselaerville Falls Moderate Spier Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 26 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Mostly Sunny · 82°F

Aft 80°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 72°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 77°F Rain Showers Likely
Fri 82°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sat 85°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 81°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 81°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near North Ballston Spa

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Eggleston Falls Roaring · 4130 cfs 92nd percentile
  2. 2 Money Brook Falls Strong · 125 cfs 79th percentile
  3. 3 Boucks Falls Moderate · 20 cfs 60th percentile
  4. 4 Rossman Falls Moderate · 123 cfs 56th percentile
  5. 5 Meadow Falls Moderate · 123 cfs 56th percentile
  6. 6 High Falls Moderate · 123 cfs 56th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near North Ballston Spa (2 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

6.4 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around North Ballston Spa (16 waterfalls)

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

Spier Falls waterfall

Spier Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

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

Horton Falls

8.2 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

All 26 Waterfalls Near North Ballston Spa

Spier Falls waterfall

Spier Falls

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

Eggleston Falls

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

Cohoes Falls

6.4 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

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

Horton Falls

8.2 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
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 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Bozen Kill Falls waterfall

Bozen Kill Falls

16.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Meadow Falls

21.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Dickinson Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

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

Kane Falls

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

Canajoharie Falls

4.2 miles away
New York
Easy
0.4 miles 75 ft
Rensselaerville Falls waterfall

Rensselaerville Falls

25.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Rossman Falls

39.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Auger Falls waterfall

Auger Falls

30.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Austin Falls waterfall

Austin Falls

33.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Christine Falls

25.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near North Ballston Spa

Are there free waterfalls near North Ballston Spa?

There are 11 free waterfalls near North Ballston Spa, including Auger Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near North Ballston Spa?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near North Ballston Spa, including Canajoharie Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in North Ballston Spa?

There are 16 dog-friendly waterfalls near North Ballston Spa, including Auger Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near North Ballston Spa?

There are 17 kid-friendly waterfalls near North Ballston Spa, including Auger Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near North Ballston Spa?

There are 4 waterfalls that allow swimming near North Ballston Spa, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near North Ballston Spa?

The shortest waterfall hike near North Ballston Spa is Auger Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near North Ballston Spa?

The tallest waterfall near North Ballston Spa is Buttermilk Falls at 165 feet.

What is the closest waterfall to North Ballston Spa?

The closest waterfall to North Ballston Spa is Spier Falls, approximately 14.5 miles away.

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