Waterfall Hikes Near West Glens Falls, NY

9,565 residents
New York Time Zone
33 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near West Glens Falls? There are 33 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of West Glens 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 43.3057°N, -73.6964°W

Map of Waterfalls Near West Glens Falls

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

33 of 33 gauged

3 of 33 waterfalls near West Glens Falls are flowing strongly today

Auger Falls Barely Flowing Austin Falls Barely Flowing Christine Falls Barely Flowing Bakers Falls Low Buttermilk Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Low Cohoes Falls Low Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Wymans Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Low Kane Falls Low Center Rutland Falls Barely Flowing Sutherland Falls Barely Flowing Hamilton Falls Low Horton Falls Barely Flowing Mine Lot Falls Barely Flowing Hulls Falls Roaring Phelps Falls Roaring Russell Falls Roaring Meadow Falls Barely Flowing Rossman Falls Barely Flowing T Lake Falls Moderate Split Rock Falls Moderate Spier Falls Low

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 81°F

Thu 80°F Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 78°F Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sat 77°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Sun 78°F Chance Rain Showers
Mon 79°F Chance Rain Showers
Tue 81°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 82°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near West Glens Falls

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Russell Falls Roaring · 2 cfs 92nd percentile
  2. 2 Phelps Falls Roaring · 2 cfs 92nd percentile
  3. 3 Hulls Falls Roaring · 2 cfs 92nd percentile
  4. 4 Buttermilk Falls Moderate · 1840 cfs 65th percentile
  5. 5 Eggleston Falls Moderate · 631 cfs 62nd percentile
  6. 6 T Lake Falls Moderate · 125 cfs 45th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near West Glens Falls (1 waterfall)

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 West Glens Falls (22 waterfalls)

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

Spier Falls waterfall

Spier Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

45.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft

All 33 Waterfalls Near West Glens Falls

Mine Lot Falls waterfall

Mine Lot Falls

18.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Beaver Meadows Falls waterfall

Beaver Meadows Falls

47.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
3.5 miles 500 ft
Bozen Kill Falls waterfall

Bozen Kill Falls

35 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Sutherland Falls waterfall

Sutherland Falls

38.4 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wymans Falls

27.2 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
T Lake Falls waterfall

T Lake Falls

28.1 miles away
New York
Hard
10.0 miles 1,500 ft
Phelps Falls waterfall

Phelps Falls

21.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

16.7 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hamilton Falls waterfall

Hamilton Falls

45.8 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
6.0 miles 500 ft

Meadow Falls

28.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bushnell Falls

26.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
6.8 miles 700 ft

Rossman Falls

38.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hulls Falls waterfall

Hulls Falls

18.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near West Glens Falls

Are there free waterfalls near West Glens Falls?

There are 16 free waterfalls near West Glens Falls, including Artists Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near West Glens Falls?

There is 1 easy waterfall hike near West Glens Falls, including Cohoes Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in West Glens Falls?

There are 22 dog-friendly waterfalls near West Glens Falls, including Artists Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near West Glens Falls?

There are 24 kid-friendly waterfalls near West Glens Falls, including Artists Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near West Glens Falls?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near West Glens Falls?

The shortest waterfall hike near West Glens Falls is Artists Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near West Glens Falls?

The tallest waterfall near West Glens Falls is T Lake Falls at 600 feet.

Do any waterfalls near West Glens Falls require permits?

Yes, 1 waterfall near West Glens Falls requires a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around West Glens Falls?

Yes, 5 waterfalls near West Glens Falls have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to West Glens Falls?

The closest waterfall to West Glens Falls is Bakers Falls, approximately 4.9 miles away.

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