Waterfall Hikes Near Valley Falls, NY

461 residents
New York Time Zone
26 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Valley Falls? There are 26 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

26 of 26 gauged

3 of 26 waterfalls near Valley Falls are flowing strongly today

Bakers Falls Moderate Bash Bish Falls Moderate Bozen Kill Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Meadow Falls Moderate Rossman Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Moderate Cohoes Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Kane Falls Barely Flowing Dickinson Falls Roaring Horton Falls Roaring Mine Lot Falls Roaring Eggleston Falls Moderate Hamilton Falls Barely Flowing Lulu Cascade Moderate Wahconah Falls Moderate Money Brook Falls Barely Flowing Rensselaerville Falls Barely Flowing Windsor Jambs Low Twin Cascade Barely Flowing Tannery Falls Barely Flowing Spier Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 98°F

Wed 94°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 98°F Sunny Best
Fri 96°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 90°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 87°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 85°F Chance Rain Showers
Tue 85°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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 Mine Lot Falls Roaring · 137 cfs 97th percentile
  2. 2 Horton Falls Roaring · 137 cfs 97th percentile
  3. 3 Dickinson Falls Roaring · 137 cfs 97th percentile
  4. 4 Bakers Falls Strong · 4700 cfs 84th percentile
  5. 5 Buttermilk Falls Moderate · 2250 cfs 56th percentile
  6. 6 Cohoes Falls Moderate · 2250 cfs 56th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Valley Falls (2 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 Valley Falls (19 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
Spier Falls waterfall

Spier Falls

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

Horton Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

19.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft

All 26 Waterfalls Near Valley Falls

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

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

Bash Bish Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

13.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 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
Hamilton Falls waterfall

Hamilton Falls

8.4 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
6.0 miles 500 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Valley Falls

Are there free waterfalls near Valley Falls?

There are 12 free waterfalls near Valley Falls, including Bakers Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Valley Falls?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Valley Falls, including Cohoes Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Valley Falls?

There are 19 dog-friendly waterfalls near Valley Falls, including Bash Bish Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Valley Falls?

There are 20 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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Sand Spring

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