Waterfall Hikes Near Schenectady, NY
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.
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
8.2 miles awayNew York
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.2 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Bozen Kill Falls
18.1 miles awayNew 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
30.7 miles awayNew York
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft

Cohoes Falls
8.2 miles awayNew York
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.2 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Mine Lot Falls
26.5 miles awayNew York
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 1.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft

Bozen Kill Falls
18.1 miles awayNew York
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 2.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Buttermilk Falls
8.5 miles awayNew York
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 1.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 500 ft
All Hiking Trails Near Schenectady With Waterfalls

Bakers Falls
46.1 miles awayNew York
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Money Brook Falls
60.2 miles awayMassachusetts
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 3.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 500 ft

High Falls
25.8 miles awayNew York
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Buttermilk Falls
61.5 miles awayNew York
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 1.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 500 ft

Mine Kill Falls
29.9 miles awayNew York
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Lulu Cascade
31.2 miles awayMassachusetts
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 1.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft

Manorkill Falls
30.5 miles awayNew York
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.1 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Buttermilk Falls
8.3 miles awayNew York
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 1.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 500 ft

Hardenburgh Falls
8.6 miles awayNew York
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Twin Cascade
68 miles awayMassachusetts
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Auger Falls
56.7 miles awayNew York
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Tannery Falls
65.4 miles awayMassachusetts
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.4 miles
Elevation Gain: 100 ft

Kane Falls
51.2 miles awayNew York
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Austin Falls
8.9 miles awayNew York
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.1 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Wahconah Falls
61.9 miles awayMassachusetts
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Christine Falls
24.2 miles awayNew York
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Bash Bish Falls
43.9 miles awayMassachusetts
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 1.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft

Windsor Jambs
68.7 miles awayMassachusetts
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Straton Falls
11.2 miles awayNew York
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Race Brook Falls
48.2 miles awayMassachusetts
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 3.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 800 ft