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

2 of 37 waterfalls near Troy are flowing strongly today

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

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Sunny · 82°F

Aft 81°F Sunny
Mon 72°F Rain Showers
Tue 80°F Chance Rain Showers
Wed 82°F Sunny Best
Thu 84°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Fri 82°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 83°F Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Troy

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Bakers Falls Strong · 3330 cfs 88th percentile
  2. 2 Eggleston Falls Strong · 3860 cfs 87th percentile
  3. 3 Spier Falls Strong · 2220 cfs 81st percentile
  4. 4 Buttermilk Falls Moderate · 2290 cfs 54th percentile
  5. 5 Cohoes Falls Moderate · 2290 cfs 54th percentile
  6. 6 Canajoharie Falls Low · 5 cfs 24th percentile

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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

5.5 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

5.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 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
Bozen Kill Falls waterfall

Bozen Kill Falls

18.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 37 Waterfalls Near Troy

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

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

Cohoes Falls

5.5 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 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
Bozen Kill Falls waterfall

Bozen Kill Falls

18.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Meadow Falls

8.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Rossman Falls

37.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Dickinson Falls

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

Money Brook Falls

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

High Falls

37.4 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

Lulu Cascade

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

Spier Falls

27.8 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
Bakers Falls waterfall CC

Bakers Falls

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

Twin Cascade

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

Tannery Falls

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

Wahconah Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

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

Eggleston Falls

23 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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