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

8.2 miles away

New York

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 0.2 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Bozen Kill Falls waterfall

Bozen Kill Falls

18.1 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

30.7 miles away

New York

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 2.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 300 ft

Cohoes Falls waterfall

Cohoes Falls

8.2 miles away

New York

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 0.2 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Mine Lot Falls waterfall

Mine Lot Falls

26.5 miles away

New York

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 1.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 300 ft

Bozen Kill Falls waterfall

Bozen Kill Falls

18.1 miles away

New York

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 2.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

8.5 miles away

New York

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 1.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 500 ft

All Hiking Trails Near Schenectady With Waterfalls

Bakers Falls waterfall

Bakers Falls

46.1 miles away

New York

Difficulty: Unknown

Trail Length: 0.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Money Brook Falls waterfall

Money Brook Falls

60.2 miles away

Massachusetts

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 3.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 500 ft

High Falls waterfall

High Falls

25.8 miles away

New York

Difficulty: Unknown

Trail Length: 0.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

61.5 miles away

New York

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 1.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 500 ft

Mine Kill Falls waterfall

Mine Kill Falls

29.9 miles away

New York

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 0.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Lulu Cascade waterfall

Lulu Cascade

31.2 miles away

Massachusetts

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 1.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 300 ft

Manorkill Falls waterfall

Manorkill Falls

30.5 miles away

New York

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 0.1 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

8.3 miles away

New York

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 1.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 500 ft

Hardenburgh Falls waterfall

Hardenburgh Falls

8.6 miles away

New York

Difficulty: Unknown

Trail Length: 0.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Twin Cascade waterfall

Twin Cascade

68 miles away

Massachusetts

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 0.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Auger Falls waterfall

Auger Falls

56.7 miles away

New York

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 1.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Tannery Falls waterfall

Tannery Falls

65.4 miles away

Massachusetts

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 0.4 miles

Elevation Gain: 100 ft

Kane Falls waterfall

Kane Falls

51.2 miles away

New York

Difficulty: Unknown

Trail Length: 0.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Austin Falls waterfall

Austin Falls

8.9 miles away

New York

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 0.1 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Wahconah Falls waterfall

Wahconah Falls

61.9 miles away

Massachusetts

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 0.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Christine Falls waterfall

Christine Falls

24.2 miles away

New York

Difficulty: Unknown

Trail Length: 0.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Bash Bish Falls waterfall

Bash Bish Falls

43.9 miles away

Massachusetts

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 1.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 300 ft

Windsor Jambs waterfall

Windsor Jambs

68.7 miles away

Massachusetts

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 0.5 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Straton Falls waterfall

Straton Falls

11.2 miles away

New York

Difficulty: Unknown

Trail Length: 0.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Race Brook Falls waterfall

Race Brook Falls

48.2 miles away

Massachusetts

Difficulty: Moderate

Trail Length: 3.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 800 ft