Waterfall Hikes Near Schenectady, NY

68,476 residents
New_York Time Zone
44 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Schenectady? Luckily, there are 44 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Schenectady, making it a perfect hub for waterfall enthusiasts. These trails range from easy to unknown difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 42.8025°N, -73.9275°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Schenectady

Find waterfalls to hike near Schenectady

🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Schenectady (17 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

30.7 miles away

New York

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 0.2 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Bozen Kill Falls waterfall

Bozen Kill Falls

26.3 miles away

New York

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 2.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Schenectady (31 waterfalls)

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

Horton Falls waterfall

Horton Falls

16.1 miles away

New York

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 2.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 300 ft

Cohoes Falls waterfall

Cohoes Falls

30.7 miles away

New York

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 0.2 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Mine Lot Falls waterfall

Mine Lot Falls

32.5 miles away

New York

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 1.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 300 ft

Bozen Kill Falls waterfall

Bozen Kill Falls

26.3 miles away

New York

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 2.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

10.2 miles away

New York

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 1.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 500 ft

All Hiking Trails Near Schenectady With Waterfalls

Horton Falls waterfall

Horton Falls

16.1 miles away

New York

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 2.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 300 ft

Cohoes Falls waterfall

Cohoes Falls

30.7 miles away

New York

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 0.2 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Mine Lot Falls waterfall

Mine Lot Falls

32.5 miles away

New York

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 1.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 300 ft

Bozen Kill Falls waterfall

Bozen Kill Falls

26.3 miles away

New York

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 2.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

10.2 miles away

New York

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 1.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 500 ft

Dickinson Falls waterfall

Dickinson Falls

23.4 miles away

New York

Difficulty: Unknown

Trail Length: 0.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Meadow Falls waterfall

Meadow Falls

29.1 miles away

New York

Difficulty: Unknown

Trail Length: 0.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Rensselaerville Falls waterfall

Rensselaerville Falls

33.8 miles away

New York

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 0.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Eggleston Falls waterfall

Eggleston Falls

37.7 miles away

New York

Difficulty: Unknown

Trail Length: 0.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

29.9 miles away

New York

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 1.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 500 ft

Spier Falls waterfall

Spier Falls

37.8 miles away

New York

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 2.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Rossman Falls waterfall

Rossman Falls

30.1 miles away

New York

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 1.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Glen Falls waterfall

Glen Falls

16.8 miles away

New York

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 0.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Canajoharie Falls waterfall

Canajoharie Falls

55.4 miles away

New York

Difficulty: Unknown

Trail Length: 0.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

35.7 miles away

New York

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 1.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 500 ft

Boucks Falls waterfall

Boucks Falls

32 miles away

New York

Difficulty: Unknown

Trail Length: 0.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Judds Falls waterfall

Judds Falls

41.6 miles away

New York

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 1.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Kaaterskill Falls waterfall

Kaaterskill Falls

18.3 miles away

New York

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 2.6 miles

Elevation Gain: 400 ft

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

15.8 miles away

New York

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 1.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 500 ft

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

53.3 miles away

New York

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 1.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 500 ft