Waterfall Hikes Near Richfield Springs, NY

1,240 residents
New York Time Zone
35 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Richfield Springs? There are 35 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Richfield Springs. These trails range from easy to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 42.8536°N, -74.9862°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Richfield Springs

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

35 of 35 gauged

1 of 35 waterfalls near Richfield Springs is flowing strongly today

Boucks Falls Barely Flowing Bozen Kill Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Button Falls Barely Flowing Rexford Falls Barely Flowing Canada Falls Barely Flowing Canajoharie Falls Moderate Judds Falls Moderate Chittenango Falls Barely Flowing Delphi Falls Barely Flowing Edwards Falls Barely Flowing Perryville Falls Barely Flowing Crandall Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Lower High Falls Moderate Mill Dam Falls Moderate Sherman Falls Moderate Upper High Falls Moderate Trenton Falls Moderate Hardenburgh Falls Barely Flowing Leatherstocking Falls Roaring Manorkill Falls Barely Flowing Mine Kill Falls Barely Flowing Pixley Falls Moderate Saint Marys Falls Barely Flowing White Store Falls Barely Flowing Watauga Falls Barely Flowing Tompkins Falls Barely Flowing T Lake Falls Moderate Straton Falls Barely Flowing Stockbridge Falls Barely Flowing Spicer Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 93°F

Wed 91°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 93°F Sunny Best
Fri 90°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 84°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 84°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 82°F Chance Rain Showers
Tue 82°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Richfield Springs

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Leatherstocking Falls Roaring · 22 cfs 98th percentile
  2. 2 Trenton Falls Strong · 19 cfs 82nd percentile
  3. 3 Upper High Falls Strong · 19 cfs 82nd percentile
  4. 4 Sherman Falls Strong · 19 cfs 82nd percentile
  5. 5 Mill Dam Falls Strong · 19 cfs 82nd percentile
  6. 6 Lower High Falls Strong · 19 cfs 82nd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Richfield Springs (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.

Canajoharie Falls waterfall

Canajoharie Falls

28.4 miles away
New York
Easy
0.4 miles 75 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Richfield Springs (24 waterfalls)

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

Leatherstocking Falls waterfall

Leatherstocking Falls

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

Judds Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

32.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft

All 35 Waterfalls Near Richfield Springs

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

8.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Pixley Falls waterfall

Pixley Falls

30.8 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles 100 ft
Chittenango Falls waterfall

Chittenango Falls

13.8 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft
Perryville Falls waterfall

Perryville Falls

13.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Mine Kill Falls waterfall

Mine Kill Falls

35.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bozen Kill Falls waterfall

Bozen Kill Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

13.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft

Straton Falls

34.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
T Lake Falls waterfall

T Lake Falls

30.3 miles away
New York
Hard
10.0 miles 1,500 ft
Canada Falls waterfall

Canada Falls

32.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Manorkill Falls waterfall

Manorkill Falls

34.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Spicer Falls

37.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tompkins Falls waterfall

Tompkins Falls

34.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Hardenburgh Falls

36.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Edwards Falls waterfall

Edwards Falls

16.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Richfield Springs

Are there free waterfalls near Richfield Springs?

There are 19 free waterfalls near Richfield Springs, including Bozen Kill Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Richfield Springs?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Richfield Springs?

There are 24 dog-friendly waterfalls near Richfield Springs, including Bozen Kill Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Richfield Springs?

There are 25 kid-friendly waterfalls near Richfield Springs, including Bozen Kill Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Richfield Springs?

There are 4 waterfalls that allow swimming near Richfield Springs, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Richfield Springs?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Richfield Springs?

The tallest waterfall near Richfield Springs is T Lake Falls at 600 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Richfield Springs?

Yes, 3 waterfalls near Richfield Springs have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Richfield Springs?

The closest waterfall to Richfield Springs is Leatherstocking Falls, approximately 8.6 miles away.

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