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

5 of 38 waterfalls near Watervliet are flowing strongly today

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

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Mostly Sunny · 70°F

Tod 80°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 82°F Sunny
Mon 85°F Sunny
Tue 90°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 88°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 69°F Partly Sunny
Fri 70°F Mostly Sunny Best

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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

22.1 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

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

Horton Falls

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

Mine Lot Falls

9.7 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 38 Waterfalls Near Watervliet

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

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

Bash Bish Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

39.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft

Boucks Falls

20.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Windsor Jambs

42.7 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Kaaterskill Falls waterfall

Kaaterskill Falls

34.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.6 miles 400 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

33.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Race Brook Falls waterfall

Race Brook Falls

31.2 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
3.0 miles 800 ft
Kane Falls waterfall

Kane Falls

36.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bear Rock Falls waterfall

Bear Rock Falls

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

Canajoharie Falls

23.2 miles away
New York
Easy
0.4 miles 75 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

31.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

26.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft

Glenerie Falls

22.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Mine Kill Falls waterfall

Mine Kill Falls

42.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Manorkill Falls waterfall

Manorkill Falls

41.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Umpachene Falls waterfall

Umpachene Falls

10.6 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Glendale Falls waterfall

Glendale Falls

33.2 miles away
Massachusetts
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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