Waterfall Hikes Near Saratoga Springs, NY

74,339 residents
New York Time Zone
26 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

The falls near Saratoga Springs belong to big rivers. Spier Falls is an easy two miles along the Hudson under the Palmertown range, dogs welcome. Half an hour south, Cohoes Falls sends the whole Mohawk over a 90-foot ledge, and the overlook walk barely covers two hundred yards. Buttermilk Falls is the one to save for a hot afternoon, 165 feet tall with a mile and a half of trail and swimming under the drop. Twenty-six falls come inside the fifty-mile circle.

Located at 43.0674°N, -73.7775°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Saratoga Springs

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

26 of 26 gauged

26 waterfalls near Saratoga Springs have live flow data today

Auger Falls Barely Flowing Austin Falls Barely Flowing Christine Falls Barely Flowing Bakers Falls Moderate Bozen Kill Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Meadow Falls Barely Flowing Rossman Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Moderate Cohoes Falls Moderate Canajoharie Falls Barely Flowing Dickinson Falls Barely Flowing Horton Falls Barely Flowing Mine Lot Falls Barely Flowing Eggleston Falls Moderate Hamilton Falls Barely Flowing Linsey Falls Barely Flowing Lulu Cascade Low Rensselaerville Falls Barely Flowing Spier Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny · 65°F

Aft 65°F Mostly Sunny Best
Mon 61°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 59°F Sunny
Wed 65°F Sunny
Thu 67°F Mostly Sunny
Fri 64°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 61°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Saratoga Springs

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Spier Falls Strong · 550 cfs 89th percentile
  2. 2 Kane Falls Moderate · 38 cfs 63rd percentile
  3. 3 Buttermilk Falls Moderate · 38 cfs 63rd percentile
  4. 4 Cohoes Falls Moderate · 2260 cfs 55th percentile
  5. 5 Buttermilk Falls Moderate · 2260 cfs 55th percentile
  6. 6 Eggleston Falls Moderate · 2040 cfs 52nd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Saratoga Springs (8 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.

Spier Falls waterfall

Spier Falls

9.1 miles away
New York
Easy
2.0 miles Unknown
Cohoes Falls waterfall

Cohoes Falls

16.5 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Saratoga Springs (16 waterfalls)

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

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

25.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft

All 26 Waterfalls Near Saratoga Springs

Spier Falls waterfall

Spier Falls

9.1 miles away
New York
Easy
2.0 miles Unknown
Cohoes Falls waterfall

Cohoes Falls

16.5 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Eggleston Falls waterfall

Eggleston Falls

17.2 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

18 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Bakers Falls waterfall CC

Bakers Falls

19.1 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

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

Horton Falls

25.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Kane Falls waterfall

Kane Falls

29.5 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Mine Lot Falls waterfall

Mine Lot Falls

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

Bozen Kill Falls

30.2 miles away
New York
Easy
2.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Meadow Falls in New York, about 66 feet of drop LiDAR

Meadow Falls

33.5 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Dickinson Falls in New York, about 101 feet of drop LiDAR

Dickinson Falls

36.3 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Rossman Falls in New York, about 73 feet of drop LiDAR

Rossman Falls

37.3 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

38.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Auger Falls waterfall

Auger Falls

39.4 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Canajoharie Falls waterfall

Canajoharie Falls

41.9 miles away
New York
Easy
0.4 miles 75 ft
Austin Falls waterfall

Austin Falls

42.4 miles away
New York
Easy
0.1 miles Unknown
Rensselaerville Falls waterfall

Rensselaerville Falls

42.5 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Linsey Falls in New York, about 48 feet of drop LiDAR

Linsey Falls

44 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Saratoga Springs

Are there free waterfalls near Saratoga Springs?

There are 9 free waterfalls near Saratoga Springs, including Auger Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Saratoga Springs?

There are 8 easy waterfall hikes near Saratoga Springs, including Auger Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Saratoga Springs?

There are 16 dog-friendly waterfalls near Saratoga Springs, including Auger Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Saratoga Springs?

There are 17 kid-friendly waterfalls near Saratoga Springs, including Auger Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Saratoga Springs?

There are 5 waterfalls that allow swimming near Saratoga Springs, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Saratoga Springs?

The shortest waterfall hike near Saratoga Springs is Auger Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Saratoga Springs?

The tallest waterfall near Saratoga Springs is Hamilton Falls at 125 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Saratoga Springs?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Saratoga Springs has nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Saratoga Springs?

The closest waterfall to Saratoga Springs is Spier Falls, approximately 9.1 miles away.

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