Waterfall Hikes Near Taconic Shores, NY

652 residents
New York Time Zone
34 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Taconic Shores? There are 34 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Taconic Shores. 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 42.1193°N, -73.5531°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Taconic Shores

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

34 of 34 gauged

1 of 34 waterfalls near Taconic Shores is flowing strongly today

Bash Bish Falls Barely Flowing Bear Rock Falls Moderate Campbell Falls Moderate Race Brook Falls Moderate Umpachene Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Meadow Falls Moderate Rossman Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Low Cohoes Falls Low Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Glen Falls Barely Flowing Kaaterskill Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Low Dickinson Falls Barely Flowing Horton Falls Barely Flowing Mine Lot Falls Barely Flowing Glendale Falls Strong Glenerie Falls Barely Flowing Great Falls Moderate Hardenburgh Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Lulu Cascade Low Wahconah Falls Low Manorkill Falls Barely Flowing Money Brook Falls Low Otis Falls Low Rensselaerville Falls Barely Flowing Roxbury Falls Low Windsor Jambs Moderate Vernooy Falls Barely Flowing Tannery Falls Moderate South Hadley Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Sunny · 85°F

Mon 85°F Sunny Best
Tue 85°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 93°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 95°F Sunny
Fri 94°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 91°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 87°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Taconic Shores

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Glendale Falls Strong · 185 cfs 85th percentile
  2. 2 Tannery Falls Moderate · 6 cfs 64th percentile
  3. 3 Bear Rock Falls Moderate · 249 cfs 35th percentile
  4. 4 Buttermilk Falls Moderate · 123 cfs 35th percentile
  5. 5 Rossman Falls Moderate · 123 cfs 35th percentile
  6. 6 Race Brook Falls Moderate · 249 cfs 35th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Taconic Shores (4 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.

Umpachene Falls waterfall

Umpachene Falls

17 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Taconic Shores (26 waterfalls)

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

Bash Bish Falls waterfall

Bash Bish Falls

37.6 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 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
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

33.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft

All 34 Waterfalls Near Taconic Shores

Cohoes Falls waterfall

Cohoes Falls

5.5 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Roxbury Falls waterfall

Roxbury Falls

28.9 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Horton Falls waterfall

Horton Falls

9.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Money Brook Falls waterfall

Money Brook Falls

3.3 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
3.5 miles 500 ft

Windsor Jambs

28.3 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rensselaerville Falls waterfall

Rensselaerville Falls

26.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
South Hadley Falls waterfall CC

South Hadley Falls

25.2 miles away
Massachusetts
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Mine Lot Falls waterfall

Mine Lot Falls

13.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

19.6 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Vernooy Falls waterfall

Vernooy Falls

31.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
3.5 miles 400 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

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

Tannery Falls

32.9 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
0.4 miles 100 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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Taconic Shores

Are there free waterfalls near Taconic Shores?

There are 21 free waterfalls near Taconic Shores, including Bash Bish Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Taconic Shores?

There are 4 easy waterfall hikes near Taconic Shores, including Cohoes Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Taconic Shores?

There are 26 dog-friendly waterfalls near Taconic Shores, including Bash Bish Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Taconic Shores?

There are 27 kid-friendly waterfalls near Taconic Shores, including Bash Bish Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Taconic Shores?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Taconic Shores?

The shortest waterfall hike near Taconic Shores is Bash Bish Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Taconic Shores?

The tallest waterfall near Taconic Shores is Kaaterskill Falls at 260 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Taconic Shores?

Yes, 9 waterfalls near Taconic Shores have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Taconic Shores?

The closest waterfall to Taconic Shores is Bash Bish Falls, approximately 2.8 miles away.

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