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

T Lake Falls waterfall

T Lake Falls

71.4 miles away

New York

Difficulty: Hard

Trail Length: 10.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 1500 ft

Umpachene Falls waterfall

Umpachene Falls

41.6 miles away

Massachusetts

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 0.1 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Canada Falls waterfall

Canada Falls

41.9 miles away

New York

Difficulty: Easy

Trail Length: 1.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Otis Falls waterfall

Otis Falls

20.3 miles away

Massachusetts

Difficulty: Unknown

Trail Length: 0.0 miles

Elevation Gain: 0 ft