Waterfall Hikes Near Schuyler Lake, NY

82 residents
New York Time Zone
36 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Schuyler Lake? There are 36 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Schuyler Lake. These trails range from easy to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 42.7786°N, -75.0335°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Schuyler Lake

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

36 of 36 gauged

10 of 36 waterfalls near Schuyler Lake are flowing strongly today

Boucks Falls Barely Flowing Bozen Kill Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Button Falls Barely Flowing Rexford Falls Barely Flowing Canada Falls Barely Flowing Canajoharie Falls Moderate Judds Falls Moderate Chittenango Falls Barely Flowing Delphi Falls Barely Flowing Edwards Falls Barely Flowing Perryville Falls Barely Flowing Crandall Falls Strong High Falls Strong Lower High Falls Strong Mill Dam Falls Strong Sherman Falls Strong Upper High Falls Strong Trenton Falls Strong Hardenburgh Falls Barely Flowing Leatherstocking Falls Roaring Manorkill Falls Barely Flowing Mine Kill Falls Barely Flowing Pixley Falls Strong Pratts Falls Barely Flowing Saint Marys Falls Barely Flowing White Store Falls Barely Flowing Watauga Falls Barely Flowing Tompkins Falls Barely Flowing Tinker Falls Roaring Straton Falls Barely Flowing Stockbridge Falls Barely Flowing Spicer Falls Low

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 94°F

Wed 90°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 94°F Sunny Best
Fri 88°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 87°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 84°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mon 82°F Rain Showers Likely
Tue 82°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Schuyler Lake

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Tinker Falls Roaring · 11 cfs 97th percentile
  2. 2 Leatherstocking Falls Roaring · 16 cfs 96th percentile
  3. 3 Mill Dam Falls Strong · 18 cfs 78th percentile
  4. 4 Lower High Falls Strong · 18 cfs 78th percentile
  5. 5 High Falls Strong · 18 cfs 78th percentile
  6. 6 Crandall Falls Strong · 18 cfs 78th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Schuyler Lake (7 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.

Rexford Falls waterfall

Rexford Falls

22.9 miles away
New York
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Schuyler Lake (25 waterfalls)

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

Leatherstocking Falls waterfall

Leatherstocking Falls

5.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Judds Falls waterfall

Judds Falls

17.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

11.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft

Saint Marys Falls

20.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 36 Waterfalls Near Schuyler Lake

Mine Kill Falls waterfall

Mine Kill Falls

35.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bozen Kill Falls waterfall

Bozen Kill Falls

18.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Spicer Falls

37.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

8.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Tinker Falls waterfall

Tinker Falls

48.2 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Straton Falls

34.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Pixley Falls waterfall

Pixley Falls

30.8 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles 100 ft
Chittenango Falls waterfall

Chittenango Falls

13.8 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles 100 ft
Perryville Falls waterfall

Perryville Falls

13.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Canada Falls waterfall

Canada Falls

32.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Manorkill Falls waterfall

Manorkill Falls

34.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tompkins Falls waterfall

Tompkins Falls

34.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Hardenburgh Falls

36.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Pratts Falls waterfall

Pratts Falls

9.7 miles away
New York
Easy
1.3 miles 150 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

13.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Edwards Falls waterfall

Edwards Falls

16.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Schuyler Lake

Are there free waterfalls near Schuyler Lake?

There are 19 free waterfalls near Schuyler Lake, including Bozen Kill Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Schuyler Lake?

There are 7 easy waterfall hikes near Schuyler Lake, including Canajoharie Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Schuyler Lake?

There are 25 dog-friendly waterfalls near Schuyler Lake, including Bozen Kill Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Schuyler Lake?

There are 27 kid-friendly waterfalls near Schuyler Lake, including Bozen Kill Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Schuyler Lake?

There are 4 waterfalls that allow swimming near Schuyler Lake, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Schuyler Lake?

The shortest waterfall hike near Schuyler Lake is Boucks Falls at 0.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Schuyler Lake?

The tallest waterfall near Schuyler Lake is Chittenango Falls at 167 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Schuyler Lake?

Yes, 3 waterfalls near Schuyler Lake have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Schuyler Lake?

The closest waterfall to Schuyler Lake is Leatherstocking Falls, approximately 6.9 miles away.

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