Waterfall Hikes Near South Cairo, NY

550 residents
New York Time Zone
41 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near South Cairo? There are 41 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

41 of 41 gauged

41 waterfalls near South Cairo have live flow data today

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

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Sunny · 80°F

Thu 82°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Fri 80°F Sunny Best
Sat 78°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Sun 79°F Chance Rain Showers
Mon 80°F Rain Showers Likely
Tue 81°F Sunny
Wed 83°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

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 Eggleston Falls Moderate · 631 cfs 62nd percentile
  2. 2 Rensselaerville Falls Moderate · 7 cfs 35th percentile
  3. 3 Buttermilk Falls Moderate · 2260 cfs 33rd percentile
  4. 4 Cohoes Falls Moderate · 2260 cfs 33rd percentile
  5. 5 Nevele Falls Moderate · 7 cfs 32nd percentile
  6. 6 Manorkill Falls Low · 27 cfs 24th 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 (30 waterfalls)

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

Glen Falls waterfall

Glen Falls

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

Kaaterskill Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

46.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft

All 41 Waterfalls Near South Cairo

Boucks Falls

29.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cohoes Falls waterfall

Cohoes Falls

47.1 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

47.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Vernooy Falls waterfall

Vernooy Falls

47.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
3.5 miles 400 ft
Canada Falls waterfall

Canada Falls

30.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Umpachene Falls waterfall

Umpachene Falls

20.7 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

25 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Lulu Cascade

41.7 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

18.7 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Stony Kill Falls waterfall

Stony Kill Falls

25.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft
Campbell Falls waterfall

Campbell Falls

35.3 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Watauga Falls waterfall

Watauga Falls

14.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Otis Falls waterfall

Otis Falls

30.4 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tompkins Falls waterfall

Tompkins Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

49 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Verkeerder Kill Falls waterfall CC

Verkeerder Kill Falls

48.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
6.5 miles 700 ft
Hanging Rock Falls waterfall

Hanging Rock Falls

30.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Glendale Falls waterfall

Glendale Falls

21 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wahconah Falls waterfall

Wahconah Falls

45.1 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Nevele Falls waterfall

Nevele Falls

31 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near South Cairo

Are there free waterfalls near South Cairo?

There are 22 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 30 dog-friendly waterfalls near South Cairo, including Bash Bish Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near South Cairo?

There are 30 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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