Waterfall Hikes Near Oneonta, NY

14,097 residents

New York Time Zone

30 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Mine Kill Falls drops 80 feet into the Schoharie valley northeast of Oneonta, a half-mile walk with dogs welcome. Watauga Falls is an easy mile south of town in the Delaware branch country. Rexford Falls barely asks anything, a tenth of a mile. The climb worth planning is Buttermilk Falls, 165 feet, reached by a mile and a half of trail with 500 feet of gain and swimming allowed under it. Thirty falls come within fifty miles of town.

Located at 42.4551°N, -75.0666°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Oneonta

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Boucks Falls Low Bucks Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Low Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Button Falls Low Rexford Falls Low Canada Falls Barely Flowing Canajoharie Falls Barely Flowing Judds Falls Barely Flowing Crandall Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Lower High Falls Barely Flowing Mill Dam Falls Barely Flowing Sherman Falls Barely Flowing Upper High Falls Barely Flowing Trenton Falls Barely Flowing Darbytown Falls Barely Flowing Dickinson Falls Barely Flowing Hardenburgh Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Leatherstocking Falls Barely Flowing Manorkill Falls Barely Flowing Mine Kill Falls Barely Flowing Rensselaerville Falls Low Saint Marys Falls Barely Flowing White Store Falls Barely Flowing Watauga Falls Barely Flowing Tompkins Falls Barely Flowing Straton Falls Barely Flowing

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Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 78°F

Tod 80°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Sat 80°F Patchy Fog then Sunny

Sun 79°F Rain Showers Likely

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Tue 78°F Mostly Sunny Best

Wed 82°F Sunny

Thu 79°F Chance Rain Showers

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Oneonta (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.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Oneonta (18 waterfalls)

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

Saint Marys Falls

12.4 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Watauga Falls waterfall

Watauga Falls

14.5 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Leatherstocking Falls waterfall

Leatherstocking Falls

34.9 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

32.5 miles away

New York

Moderate

1.5 miles 500 ft

All 30 Waterfalls Near Oneonta

High Falls waterfall

High Falls

24.4 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Trenton Falls waterfall

Trenton Falls

25.2 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Upper High Falls waterfall

Upper High Falls

24.4 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Mill Dam Falls waterfall

Mill Dam Falls

25.1 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Bucks Falls waterfall

Bucks Falls

28.8 miles away

Pennsylvania

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

High Falls waterfall

High Falls

25 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

14.3 miles away

New York

Moderate

1.5 miles 500 ft

Stockbridge Falls waterfall

Stockbridge Falls

25.1 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Dickinson Falls

30.9 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Crandall Falls waterfall

Crandall Falls

20.2 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Oneonta

Are there free waterfalls near Oneonta?

There are 16 free waterfalls near Oneonta, including Canada Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Oneonta?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Oneonta, including Canajoharie Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Oneonta?

There are 18 dog-friendly waterfalls near Oneonta, including Buttermilk Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Oneonta?

There are 20 kid-friendly waterfalls near Oneonta, including Buttermilk Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Oneonta?

There are 2 waterfalls that allow swimming near Oneonta, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Oneonta?

The shortest waterfall hike near Oneonta is Boucks Falls at 0.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Oneonta?

The tallest waterfall near Oneonta is Buttermilk Falls at 165 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Oneonta?

Yes, 3 waterfalls near Oneonta have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Oneonta?

The closest waterfall to Oneonta is Saint Marys Falls, approximately 12.4 miles away.

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