Waterfall Hikes Near South Cairo, NY

550 residents
New York Time Zone
39 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near South Cairo? There are 39 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of South Cairo. These trails range from drive_up to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 42.2684°N, -73.9558°W

Map of Waterfalls Near South Cairo

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

39 of 39 gauged

6 of 39 waterfalls near South Cairo are flowing strongly today

Bash Bish Falls Barely Flowing Bear Rock Falls Moderate Campbell Falls Moderate Race Brook Falls Moderate Umpachene Falls Moderate Boucks Falls Low Bozen Kill Falls Low Buttermilk Falls Strong High Falls Strong Meadow Falls Strong Rossman Falls Strong Buttermilk Falls Low Cohoes Falls Low Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Glen Falls Barely Flowing Kaaterskill Falls Barely Flowing Canada Falls Moderate Dickinson Falls Low Horton Falls Low Mine Lot Falls Low Glendale Falls Moderate Glenerie Falls Low Great Falls Moderate Hanging Rock Falls Moderate Hardenburgh Falls Low High Falls Low Lulu Cascade Low Wahconah Falls Low Manorkill Falls Moderate Mine Kill Falls Low Nevele Falls Barely Flowing Otis Falls Moderate Rensselaerville Falls Moderate Watauga Falls Low Vernooy Falls Barely Flowing Verkeerder Kill Falls Roaring Stony Kill Falls Roaring Tompkins Falls Moderate Straton Falls Low

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Sunny · 85°F

Aft 85°F Sunny Best
Mon 87°F Sunny
Tue 87°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Wed 96°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 98°F Sunny
Fri 97°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 94°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near South Cairo

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Stony Kill Falls Roaring · 384 cfs 96th percentile
  2. 2 Verkeerder Kill Falls Roaring · 384 cfs 96th percentile
  3. 3 Buttermilk Falls Strong · 156 cfs 82nd percentile
  4. 4 Meadow Falls Strong · 156 cfs 82nd percentile
  5. 5 Rossman Falls Strong · 156 cfs 82nd percentile
  6. 6 High Falls Strong · 156 cfs 82nd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near South Cairo (2 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.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around South Cairo (29 waterfalls)

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

Glen Falls waterfall

Glen Falls

24 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Kaaterskill Falls waterfall

Kaaterskill Falls

43.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.6 miles 400 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

22 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft

All 39 Waterfalls Near South Cairo

Glen Falls waterfall

Glen Falls

24 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Kaaterskill Falls waterfall

Kaaterskill Falls

43.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.6 miles 400 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

22 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft

Dickinson Falls

25.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Rossman Falls

37.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Meadow Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

33.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft

Glenerie Falls

22.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

37.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rensselaerville Falls waterfall

Rensselaerville Falls

26.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Horton Falls waterfall

Horton Falls

9.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Mine Lot Falls waterfall

Mine Lot Falls

13.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft

Hardenburgh Falls

36.9 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
Bash Bish Falls waterfall

Bash Bish Falls

37.6 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft

Straton Falls

34.3 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
Mine Kill Falls waterfall

Mine Kill Falls

35.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Race Brook Falls waterfall

Race Brook Falls

23.3 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
3.0 miles 800 ft
Bear Rock Falls waterfall

Bear Rock Falls

37.4 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near South Cairo

Are there free waterfalls near South Cairo?

There are 21 free waterfalls near South Cairo, including Bash Bish Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near South Cairo?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near South Cairo, including Cohoes Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in South Cairo?

There are 29 dog-friendly waterfalls near South Cairo, including Bash Bish Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near South Cairo?

There are 29 kid-friendly waterfalls near South Cairo, including Bash Bish Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near South Cairo?

There are 4 waterfalls that allow swimming near South Cairo, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near South Cairo?

The shortest waterfall hike near South Cairo is Bash Bish Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near South Cairo?

The tallest waterfall near South Cairo is Kaaterskill Falls at 260 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around South Cairo?

Yes, 5 waterfalls near South Cairo have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to South Cairo?

The closest waterfall to South Cairo is Glen Falls, approximately 3.7 miles away.

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