Waterfall Hikes Near Speculator, NY

388 residents
New York Time Zone
47 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Speculator? There are 47 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Speculator. 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 43.5944°N, -74.3822°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Speculator

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

47 of 47 gauged

7 of 47 waterfalls near Speculator are flowing strongly today

Agers Falls Barely Flowing Lyons Falls Barely Flowing Auger Falls Barely Flowing Austin Falls Barely Flowing Christine Falls Barely Flowing Bakers Falls Strong Bog River Falls Strong Jamestown Falls Strong Lower Falls Strong Moody Falls Strong Raquette Falls Strong Upper Falls Strong Bushnell Falls Low Fairy Ladder Falls Low Hanging Spear Falls Low Indian Falls Low Linsey Falls Low Rainbow Falls Low Rocky Falls Low The Falls Low Buttermilk Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Kane Falls Barely Flowing Canajoharie Falls Low Crandall Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Lower High Falls Barely Flowing Mill Dam Falls Barely Flowing Sherman Falls Barely Flowing Upper High Falls Barely Flowing Trenton Falls Barely Flowing Eagle Falls Barely Flowing Eatonville Falls Barely Flowing Shingle Mill Falls Barely Flowing Singing Waters Falls Barely Flowing Eggleston Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Moderate Sliding Falls Moderate Limekiln Falls Barely Flowing Millers Falls Barely Flowing Ord Falls Barely Flowing Wanika Falls Barely Flowing T Lake Falls Barely Flowing Spier Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Sunny · 82°F

Mon 82°F Sunny Best
Tue 82°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Wed 88°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 89°F Sunny
Fri 88°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 85°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 82°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Speculator

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Bakers Falls Strong · 4700 cfs 75th percentile
  2. 2 Sliding Falls Moderate · 758 cfs 59th percentile
  3. 3 High Falls Moderate · 758 cfs 59th percentile
  4. 4 Buttermilk Falls Moderate · 2030 cfs 35th percentile
  5. 5 Buttermilk Falls Moderate · 2030 cfs 35th percentile
  6. 6 Rainbow Falls Low · 0 cfs 15th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Speculator (3 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 Speculator (26 waterfalls)

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

Austin Falls waterfall

Austin Falls

31.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Auger Falls waterfall

Auger Falls

28.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
T Lake Falls waterfall

T Lake Falls

30.3 miles away
New York
Hard
10.0 miles 1,500 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

20 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Limekiln Falls waterfall

Limekiln Falls

28.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 47 Waterfalls Near Speculator

Canajoharie Falls waterfall

Canajoharie Falls

28.4 miles away
New York
Easy
0.4 miles 75 ft
Lyons Falls waterfall

Lyons Falls

24.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Singing Waters Falls

24.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wanika Falls waterfall

Wanika Falls

27.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Shingle Mill Falls

25.3 miles away
New York
Easy
2.0 miles 200 ft

Linsey Falls

16.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Spier Falls waterfall

Spier Falls

27.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Sliding Falls waterfall

Sliding Falls

37.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rocky Falls waterfall

Rocky Falls

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

High Falls

38.1 miles away
New York
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Kane Falls waterfall

Kane Falls

23.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Indian Falls waterfall

Indian Falls

45.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
4.5 miles 700 ft

Eatonville Falls

28.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
The Falls waterfall

The Falls

22.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Mill Dam Falls waterfall

Mill Dam Falls

49.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Trenton Falls waterfall

Trenton Falls

49.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper High Falls waterfall

Upper High Falls

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

High Falls

33 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lower High Falls waterfall

Lower High Falls

33 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bakers Falls waterfall CC

Bakers Falls

35.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Speculator

Are there free waterfalls near Speculator?

There are 21 free waterfalls near Speculator, including Agers Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Speculator?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Speculator, including Canajoharie Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Speculator?

There are 26 dog-friendly waterfalls near Speculator, including Agers Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Speculator?

There are 31 kid-friendly waterfalls near Speculator, including Agers Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Speculator?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Speculator?

The shortest waterfall hike near Speculator is Agers Falls at 0.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Speculator?

The tallest waterfall near Speculator is T Lake Falls at 600 feet.

What is the closest waterfall to Speculator?

The closest waterfall to Speculator is Christine Falls, approximately 7.1 miles away.

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