Waterfall Hikes Near Troy, NY

51,268 residents
New_York Time Zone
37 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Troy? There are 37 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Troy. 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 42.7354°N, -73.6751°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Troy

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

37 of 37 gauged

3 of 37 waterfalls near Troy are flowing strongly today

Bakers Falls Moderate Bash Bish Falls Moderate Bear Rock Falls Moderate Race Brook Falls Moderate Umpachene Falls Moderate Boucks Falls Strong Bozen Kill Falls Low Buttermilk Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Meadow Falls Moderate Rossman Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Roaring Buttermilk Falls Roaring Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Cohoes Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Moderate Glen Falls Moderate Kaaterskill Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Low Kane Falls Low Canajoharie Falls Low Dickinson Falls Moderate Horton Falls Moderate Mine Lot Falls Moderate Eggleston Falls Moderate Glendale Falls Moderate Glenerie Falls Moderate Lulu Cascade Moderate Wahconah Falls Moderate Manorkill Falls Barely Flowing Mine Kill Falls Low Money Brook Falls Moderate Rensselaerville Falls Low Windsor Jambs Moderate Twin Cascade Moderate Tannery Falls Moderate Spier Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 63°F

Tue 63°F Sunny Best
Wed 63°F Rain Showers
Thu 64°F Rain Showers
Fri 67°F Rain Showers Likely
Sat 77°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 78°F Mostly Sunny
Mon 83°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Find waterfalls to hike near Troy

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Troy (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.

Cohoes Falls waterfall

Cohoes Falls

22.1 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Troy (27 waterfalls)

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

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

20.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Horton Falls waterfall

Horton Falls

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

Mine Lot Falls

40.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Bozen Kill Falls waterfall

Bozen Kill Falls

3.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 37 Waterfalls Near Troy

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

20.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Cohoes Falls waterfall

Cohoes Falls

22.1 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Horton Falls waterfall

Horton Falls

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

Mine Lot Falls

40.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Bozen Kill Falls waterfall

Bozen Kill Falls

3.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Meadow Falls waterfall

Meadow Falls

30.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Rossman Falls

38.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Dickinson Falls

29.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Money Brook Falls waterfall

Money Brook Falls

15 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
3.5 miles 500 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

34.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Lulu Cascade waterfall

Lulu Cascade

48.2 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Spier Falls waterfall

Spier Falls

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

Rensselaerville Falls

13.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bakers Falls waterfall

Bakers Falls

31.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Twin Cascade waterfall

Twin Cascade

15.2 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tannery Falls waterfall

Tannery Falls

40.2 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft
Wahconah Falls waterfall

Wahconah Falls

25.9 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

39.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Eggleston Falls waterfall

Eggleston Falls

29.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Troy

Are there free waterfalls near Troy?

There are 19 free waterfalls near Troy, including Bakers Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Troy?

There are 4 easy waterfall hikes near Troy, including Canajoharie Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Troy?

There are 27 dog-friendly waterfalls near Troy, including Bash Bish Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Troy?

There are 28 kid-friendly waterfalls near Troy, including Bakers Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Troy?

There are 7 waterfalls that allow swimming near Troy, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Troy?

The shortest waterfall hike near Troy is Bakers Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Troy?

The tallest waterfall near Troy is Kaaterskill Falls at 260 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Troy?

Yes, 5 waterfalls near Troy have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Troy?

The closest waterfall to Troy is Buttermilk Falls, approximately 2.5 miles away.

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