Waterfall Hikes Near Schenectady, NY

68,476 residents
New York Time Zone
37 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Schenectady watches the Mohawk slide past on its way to Cohoes, where the river drops 90 feet just before joining the Hudson; the overlook there is a fifth of a mile from parking. In the Helderbergs south of town, Mine Lot Falls hangs off the escarpment on a 1.5-mile trail with 300 feet of gain. Rensselaerville Falls is a half-mile walk in its namesake hamlet, dogs welcome. Bozen Kill Falls runs 2.5 flat miles. Thirty-seven falls in all.

Located at 42.8025°N, -73.9275°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Schenectady

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

37 of 37 gauged

1 of 37 waterfalls near Schenectady is flowing strongly today

Bakers Falls Moderate Boucks Falls Barely Flowing Bozen Kill Falls Low Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Meadow Falls Barely Flowing Rossman Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Low Buttermilk Falls Low Buttermilk Falls Low Cohoes Falls Low Buttermilk Falls Low Glen Falls Low Kaaterskill Falls Low Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Moderate Kane Falls Moderate Canajoharie Falls Barely Flowing Judds Falls Barely Flowing Eggleston Falls Low Hardenburgh Falls Barely Flowing Lulu Cascade Barely Flowing Wahconah Falls Barely Flowing Manorkill Falls Moderate Mine Kill Falls Moderate Money Brook Falls Barely Flowing Rensselaerville Falls Strong Twin Cascade Barely Flowing Tannery Falls Barely Flowing Spier Falls Low

Updated 28 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Mostly Sunny · 79°F

Aft 84°F Sunny
Thu 81°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 80°F Sunny
Sat 79°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sun 80°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 80°F Rain Showers Likely
Tue 81°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Schenectady

Updated 43 minutes ago

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

  1. 1 Eggleston Falls Strong · 4010 cfs 89th percentile
  2. 2 Rensselaerville Falls Moderate · 9 cfs 52nd percentile
  3. 3 Kane Falls Moderate · 36 cfs 47th percentile
  4. 4 Buttermilk Falls Moderate · 36 cfs 47th percentile
  5. 5 Mine Kill Falls Moderate · 9 cfs 31st percentile
  6. 6 Manorkill Falls Moderate · 31 cfs 30th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Schenectady (3 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

47.1 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Schenectady (26 waterfalls)

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

Horton Falls waterfall

Horton Falls

32.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Mine Lot Falls waterfall

Mine Lot Falls

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

Bozen Kill Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

47.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft

All 37 Waterfalls Near Schenectady

Horton Falls waterfall

Horton Falls

32.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Cohoes Falls waterfall

Cohoes Falls

47.1 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Mine Lot Falls waterfall

Mine Lot Falls

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

Bozen Kill Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

47.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft

Dickinson Falls

30.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Meadow Falls

28.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rensselaerville Falls waterfall

Rensselaerville Falls

22.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Eggleston Falls waterfall

Eggleston Falls

28.9 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
Spier Falls waterfall

Spier Falls

35.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Rossman Falls

38.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Glen Falls waterfall

Glen Falls

17.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Canajoharie Falls waterfall

Canajoharie Falls

15.4 miles away
New York
Easy
0.4 miles 75 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

38.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft

Boucks Falls

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

Judds Falls

26.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Kaaterskill Falls waterfall

Kaaterskill Falls

34.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.6 miles 400 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

39 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Schenectady

Are there free waterfalls near Schenectady?

There are 17 free waterfalls near Schenectady, including Auger Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Schenectady?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Schenectady, including Canajoharie Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Schenectady?

There are 26 dog-friendly waterfalls near Schenectady, including Auger Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Schenectady?

There are 27 kid-friendly waterfalls near Schenectady, including Auger Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Schenectady?

There are 7 waterfalls that allow swimming near Schenectady, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Schenectady?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Schenectady?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Schenectady?

Yes, 3 waterfalls near Schenectady have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Schenectady?

The closest waterfall to Schenectady is Horton Falls, approximately 7.9 miles away.

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