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

22 of 37 waterfalls near Schenectady are flowing strongly today

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

Updated 36 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Partly Sunny · 60°F

Aft 70°F Chance Rain Showers
Fri 66°F Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Sat 59°F Rain Showers
Sun 56°F Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny
Mon 54°F Slight Chance Light Rain
Tue 60°F Partly Sunny Best
Vet 55°F Partly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Schenectady

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Kane Falls Roaring · 2 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Hardenburgh Falls Roaring · 15 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Manorkill Falls Roaring · 20 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 Buttermilk Falls Roaring · 2 cfs 100th percentile
  5. 5 Leatherstocking Falls Roaring · 3 cfs 98th percentile
  6. 6 Tannery Falls Roaring · 4 cfs 95th percentile

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🚗 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

9.9 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Bozen Kill Falls waterfall

Bozen Kill Falls

10.9 miles away
New York
Easy
2.5 miles Unknown
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

11.4 miles away
New York
Easy
1.8 miles Unknown

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Schenectady (18 waterfalls)

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

Mine Lot Falls waterfall

Mine Lot Falls

10.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft

All 37 Waterfalls Near Schenectady

Bakers Falls waterfall CC

Bakers Falls

38.4 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Money Brook Falls waterfall

Money Brook Falls

38.9 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
3.5 miles 500 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

39 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

39.7 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Glenerie Falls in New York, about 53 feet of drop LiDAR

Glenerie Falls

40.6 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Mine Kill Falls waterfall

Mine Kill Falls

41.3 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Lulu Cascade in Massachusetts, about 73 feet of drop LiDAR

Lulu Cascade

41.6 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Manorkill Falls waterfall

Manorkill Falls

41.9 miles away
New York
Easy
0.1 miles Unknown
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

44.7 miles away
New York
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Hardenburgh Falls in New York, about 113 feet of drop LiDAR

Hardenburgh Falls

44.9 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Twin Cascade waterfall

Twin Cascade

45.3 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Leatherstocking Falls waterfall

Leatherstocking Falls

45.5 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Auger Falls waterfall

Auger Falls

46 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Tannery Falls waterfall

Tannery Falls

47.8 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft
Kane Falls waterfall

Kane Falls

48.7 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Austin Falls waterfall

Austin Falls

49 miles away
New York
Easy
0.1 miles Unknown
Wahconah Falls waterfall

Wahconah Falls

49.8 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Schenectady

Are there free waterfalls near Schenectady?

There are 22 free waterfalls near Schenectady, including Auger Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Schenectady?

There are 17 easy waterfall hikes near Schenectady, including Auger Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Schenectady?

There are 18 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.

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 Buttermilk Falls at 549 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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