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

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

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

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers · 72°F

Tue 83°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Wed 82°F Partly Sunny then Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 73°F Scattered Rain Showers
Fri 70°F Chance Rain Showers
Sat 67°F Chance Rain Showers
Sun 72°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers Best
Mon 74°F Slight Chance Rain Showers

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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

46.4 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

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

Buttermilk Falls

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

Horton Falls

42.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

35.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft

All 26 Waterfalls Near North Ballston Spa

Glen Falls waterfall

Glen Falls

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

Money Brook Falls

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

High Falls

4.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Judds Falls waterfall

Judds Falls

38.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Boucks Falls

44.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Lulu Cascade

25.7 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 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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