Waterfall Hikes Near Rensselaer, NY

9,252 residents
New York Time Zone
41 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Rensselaer? There are 41 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Rensselaer. 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 42.6465°N, -73.7328°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Rensselaer

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

41 of 41 gauged

4 of 41 waterfalls near Rensselaer are flowing strongly today

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

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 99°F

Wed 96°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 99°F Sunny Best
Fri 98°F Sunny
Ind 92°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 90°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 87°F Chance Rain Showers
Tue 87°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Rensselaer

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Horton Falls Roaring · 163 cfs 99th percentile
  2. 2 Dickinson Falls Roaring · 163 cfs 99th percentile
  3. 3 Mine Lot Falls Roaring · 163 cfs 99th percentile
  4. 4 Chapel Falls Roaring · 2 cfs 97th percentile
  5. 5 Bakers Falls Strong · 4700 cfs 84th percentile
  6. 6 Cohoes Falls Moderate · 2250 cfs 56th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Rensselaer (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

5.5 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Rensselaer (30 waterfalls)

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

Horton Falls waterfall

Horton Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

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

Mine Lot Falls

13.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft

All 41 Waterfalls Near Rensselaer

Chapel Falls waterfall

Chapel Falls

36.2 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Rensselaer

Are there free waterfalls near Rensselaer?

There are 21 free waterfalls near Rensselaer, including Bakers Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Rensselaer?

There are 5 easy waterfall hikes near Rensselaer, including Canajoharie Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Rensselaer?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Rensselaer?

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

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Rensselaer?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Rensselaer?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Rensselaer?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Rensselaer?

Yes, 7 waterfalls near Rensselaer have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Rensselaer?

The closest waterfall to Rensselaer is Cohoes Falls, approximately 7.9 miles away.

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Lebanon Spring

Lebanon Spring

23.5 mi 72°F

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Sand Spring

26.9 mi 75°F

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