Waterfall Hikes Near Valley Falls, NY

461 residents
New York Time Zone
29 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Valley Falls? There are 29 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Valley Falls. 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 42.9006°N, -73.5627°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Valley Falls

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

29 of 29 gauged

2 of 29 waterfalls near Valley Falls are flowing strongly today

Bakers Falls Low Bash Bish Falls Barely Flowing Bear Rock Falls Barely Flowing Race Brook Falls Barely Flowing Bozen Kill Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Moderate Cohoes Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Roaring Kane Falls Roaring Canajoharie Falls Barely Flowing Dickinson Falls Low Horton Falls Low Mine Lot Falls Low Eggleston Falls Barely Flowing Hamilton Falls Moderate Lulu Cascade Barely Flowing Wahconah Falls Barely Flowing Rensselaerville Falls Barely Flowing Windsor Jambs Moderate Twin Cascade Moderate Tannery Falls Moderate Spier Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 81°F

Sat 77°F Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
Sun 80°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mon 80°F Rain Showers
Tue 81°F Sunny Best
Wed 82°F Sunny
Thu 79°F Chance Rain Showers
Fri 76°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Valley Falls

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Kane Falls Roaring · 47 cfs 99th percentile
  2. 2 Buttermilk Falls Roaring · 47 cfs 99th percentile
  3. 3 Windsor Jambs Moderate · 45 cfs 50th percentile
  4. 4 Buttermilk Falls Moderate · 2440 cfs 45th percentile
  5. 5 Cohoes Falls Moderate · 2440 cfs 45th percentile
  6. 6 Lulu Cascade Moderate · 32 cfs 38th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Valley Falls (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.

Cohoes Falls waterfall

Cohoes Falls

47.1 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Valley Falls (21 waterfalls)

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

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

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

Spier Falls

35.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Horton Falls waterfall

Horton Falls

32.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

45.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft

All 29 Waterfalls Near Valley Falls

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

39 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Bash Bish Falls waterfall

Bash Bish Falls

38.6 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

38.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft

Windsor Jambs

49 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Canajoharie Falls waterfall

Canajoharie Falls

15.4 miles away
New York
Easy
0.4 miles 75 ft
Rensselaerville Falls waterfall

Rensselaerville Falls

22.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hamilton Falls waterfall

Hamilton Falls

45.8 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
6.0 miles 500 ft
Race Brook Falls waterfall

Race Brook Falls

46 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
3.0 miles 800 ft
Bear Rock Falls waterfall

Bear Rock Falls

38.4 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Valley Falls

Are there free waterfalls near Valley Falls?

There are 14 free waterfalls near Valley Falls, including Bakers Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Valley Falls?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Valley Falls?

There are 21 dog-friendly waterfalls near Valley Falls, including Bash Bish Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Valley Falls?

There are 22 kid-friendly waterfalls near Valley Falls, including Bakers Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Valley Falls?

There are 5 waterfalls that allow swimming near Valley Falls, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Valley Falls?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Valley Falls?

The tallest waterfall near Valley Falls is Buttermilk Falls at 165 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Valley Falls?

Yes, 5 waterfalls near Valley Falls have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Valley Falls?

The closest waterfall to Valley Falls is Buttermilk Falls, approximately 11.4 miles away.

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