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
6.5 miles awayNew York
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.2 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Bozen Kill Falls
69.4 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
15.7 miles awayNew York
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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