Waterfall Hikes Near Watervliet, NY

10,325 residents
New York Time Zone
38 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Watervliet? There are 38 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Watervliet. 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 42.7243°N, -73.7068°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Watervliet

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

38 of 38 gauged

1 of 38 waterfalls near Watervliet is flowing strongly today

Bakers Falls Moderate Bash Bish Falls Barely Flowing Bear Rock Falls Barely Flowing Race Brook Falls Barely Flowing Umpachene Falls Barely Flowing Boucks Falls Barely Flowing 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 Glen Falls Barely Flowing Kaaterskill Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Low Kane Falls Low Canajoharie Falls Barely Flowing Dickinson Falls Barely Flowing Horton Falls Barely Flowing Mine Lot Falls Barely Flowing Eggleston Falls Roaring 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 Barely Flowing Rensselaerville Falls Barely Flowing Windsor Jambs Barely Flowing Twin Cascade Barely Flowing Tannery Falls Barely Flowing Spier Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 16 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 99°F

Tod 91°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 95°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 99°F Sunny Best
Fri 96°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 95°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 93°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 90°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Watervliet

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Eggleston Falls Roaring · 4240 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Bakers Falls Moderate · 2920 cfs 37th percentile
  3. 3 Rossman Falls Moderate · 123 cfs 35th percentile
  4. 4 Meadow Falls Moderate · 123 cfs 35th percentile
  5. 5 High Falls Moderate · 123 cfs 35th percentile
  6. 6 Buttermilk Falls Moderate · 123 cfs 35th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Watervliet (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 Watervliet (28 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 38 Waterfalls Near Watervliet

Cohoes Falls waterfall

Cohoes Falls

5.5 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
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

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
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

33.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 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
Spier Falls waterfall

Spier Falls

27.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Lulu Cascade

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

Rensselaerville Falls

26.2 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
Bakers Falls waterfall CC

Bakers Falls

35.4 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
Glen Falls waterfall

Glen Falls

24 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wahconah Falls waterfall

Wahconah Falls

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

Eggleston Falls

23 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Watervliet

Are there free waterfalls near Watervliet?

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

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Watervliet?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Watervliet?

There are 28 dog-friendly waterfalls near Watervliet, including Bash Bish Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Watervliet?

There are 29 kid-friendly waterfalls near Watervliet, including Bakers Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Watervliet?

There are 8 waterfalls that allow swimming near Watervliet, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Watervliet?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Watervliet?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Watervliet?

Yes, 5 waterfalls near Watervliet have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Watervliet?

The closest waterfall to Watervliet is Cohoes Falls, approximately 3.3 miles away.

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