Waterfall Hikes Near West End, NY

2,142 residents
New York Time Zone
30 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near West End? There are 30 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of West End. These trails range from easy to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 42.4667°N, -75.0969°W

Map of Waterfalls Near West End

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

30 of 30 gauged

7 of 30 waterfalls near West End are flowing strongly today

Boucks Falls Low Bucks Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Low Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Button Falls Low Rexford Falls Low Canada Falls Barely Flowing Canajoharie Falls Barely Flowing Judds Falls Barely Flowing Crandall Falls Roaring High Falls Roaring Lower High Falls Roaring Mill Dam Falls Roaring Sherman Falls Roaring Upper High Falls Roaring Trenton Falls Roaring Darbytown Falls Moderate Dickinson Falls Barely Flowing Hardenburgh Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Leatherstocking Falls Barely Flowing Manorkill Falls Barely Flowing Mine Kill Falls Barely Flowing Rensselaerville Falls Barely Flowing Saint Marys Falls Barely Flowing White Store Falls Barely Flowing Watauga Falls Barely Flowing Tompkins Falls Barely Flowing Straton Falls Barely Flowing Stockbridge Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 24 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 78°F

Tod 80°F Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 80°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Sun 79°F Rain Showers Likely
Mon 79°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 78°F Sunny Best
Wed 82°F Sunny
Thu 78°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near West End

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Trenton Falls Roaring · 20 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Upper High Falls Roaring · 20 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Sherman Falls Roaring · 20 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 Crandall Falls Roaring · 20 cfs 100th percentile
  5. 5 Mill Dam Falls Roaring · 20 cfs 100th percentile
  6. 6 Lower High Falls Roaring · 20 cfs 100th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near West End (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.

Rexford Falls waterfall

Rexford Falls

30.8 miles away
New York
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around West End (18 waterfalls)

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

Saint Marys Falls

12.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Watauga Falls waterfall

Watauga Falls

14.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Leatherstocking Falls waterfall

Leatherstocking Falls

34.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 30 Waterfalls Near West End

Saint Marys Falls

12.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

White Store Falls

16 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Watauga Falls waterfall

Watauga Falls

14.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Leatherstocking Falls waterfall

Leatherstocking Falls

34.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Button Falls

49.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rexford Falls waterfall

Rexford Falls

30.8 miles away
New York
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

32.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Mine Kill Falls waterfall

Mine Kill Falls

33.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Straton Falls

25.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Boucks Falls

29.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Canada Falls waterfall

Canada Falls

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

Manorkill Falls

34.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Judds Falls waterfall

Judds Falls

26.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tompkins Falls waterfall

Tompkins Falls

10.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Hardenburgh Falls

35.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Sherman Falls

44 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Lower High Falls waterfall

Lower High Falls

44 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

24.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Trenton Falls waterfall

Trenton Falls

25.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper High Falls waterfall

Upper High Falls

24.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near West End

Are there free waterfalls near West End?

There are 16 free waterfalls near West End, including Canada Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near West End?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near West End, including Canajoharie Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in West End?

There are 18 dog-friendly waterfalls near West End, including Buttermilk Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near West End?

There are 20 kid-friendly waterfalls near West End, including Buttermilk Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near West End?

There are 2 waterfalls that allow swimming near West End, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near West End?

The shortest waterfall hike near West End is Boucks Falls at 0.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near West End?

The tallest waterfall near West End is Buttermilk Falls at 165 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around West End?

Yes, 3 waterfalls near West End have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to West End?

The closest waterfall to West End is Saint Marys Falls, approximately 10.5 miles away.

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