Waterfall Hikes Near West Sand Lake, NY

3,304 residents
New York Time Zone
42 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near West Sand Lake? There are 42 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of West Sand Lake. 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 42.6402°N, -73.6033°W

Map of Waterfalls Near West Sand Lake

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

42 of 42 gauged

2 of 42 waterfalls near West Sand Lake are flowing strongly today

Bakers Falls Low Bash Bish Falls Barely Flowing Bear Rock Falls Barely Flowing Campbell Falls Barely Flowing Race Brook Falls Barely Flowing Umpachene Falls Barely Flowing Boucks Falls Barely Flowing Bozen Kill Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Moderate Cohoes Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Glen Falls Barely Flowing Kaaterskill Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Roaring Kane Falls Roaring Dickinson Falls Low Horton Falls Low Mine Lot Falls Low Eggleston Falls Barely Flowing Glendale Falls Low Glenerie Falls Barely Flowing Great Falls Barely Flowing Lulu Cascade Barely Flowing Wahconah Falls Barely Flowing Manorkill Falls Barely Flowing Mine Kill Falls Moderate Otis Falls Barely Flowing Rensselaerville Falls Barely Flowing Windsor Jambs Moderate Twin Cascade Moderate Tannery Falls Moderate Turners Falls Barely Flowing The Cascades Barely Flowing Spier Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 80°F

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

Flowing best right now near West Sand Lake

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Kane Falls Roaring · 47 cfs 99th percentile
  2. 2 Buttermilk Falls Roaring · 47 cfs 99th percentile
  3. 3 Windsor Jambs Moderate · 45 cfs 50th percentile
  4. 4 Mine Kill Falls Moderate · 10 cfs 47th percentile
  5. 5 Buttermilk Falls Moderate · 2440 cfs 45th percentile
  6. 6 Cohoes Falls Moderate · 2440 cfs 45th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near West Sand Lake (5 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

47.1 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around West Sand Lake (32 waterfalls)

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

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

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

Horton Falls

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

Mine Lot Falls

18.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Money Brook Falls waterfall

Money Brook Falls

39.9 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
3.5 miles 500 ft

Lulu Cascade

41.7 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft

All 42 Waterfalls Near West Sand Lake

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

47.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Cohoes Falls waterfall

Cohoes Falls

47.1 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Horton Falls waterfall

Horton Falls

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

Mine Lot Falls

18.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Money Brook Falls waterfall

Money Brook Falls

39.9 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
3.5 miles 500 ft

Lulu Cascade

41.7 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft

Meadow Falls

28.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Rossman Falls

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

High Falls

45.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Dickinson Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

39 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Tannery Falls waterfall

Tannery Falls

33.8 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft
Bozen Kill Falls waterfall

Bozen Kill Falls

35 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Twin Cascade waterfall

Twin Cascade

31.3 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wahconah Falls waterfall

Wahconah Falls

45.1 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rensselaerville Falls waterfall

Rensselaerville Falls

22.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bash Bish Falls waterfall

Bash Bish Falls

38.6 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft

Windsor Jambs

49 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bakers Falls waterfall CC

Bakers Falls

3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Race Brook Falls waterfall

Race Brook Falls

46 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
3.0 miles 800 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near West Sand Lake

Are there free waterfalls near West Sand Lake?

There are 24 free waterfalls near West Sand Lake, including Bakers Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near West Sand Lake?

There are 5 easy waterfall hikes near West Sand Lake, including Chapel Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in West Sand Lake?

There are 32 dog-friendly waterfalls near West Sand Lake, including Bash Bish Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near West Sand Lake?

There are 33 kid-friendly waterfalls near West Sand Lake, including Bakers Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near West Sand Lake?

There are 7 waterfalls that allow swimming near West Sand Lake, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near West Sand Lake?

The shortest waterfall hike near West Sand Lake is Bakers Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near West Sand Lake?

The tallest waterfall near West Sand Lake is Kaaterskill Falls at 260 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around West Sand Lake?

Yes, 10 waterfalls near West Sand Lake have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to West Sand Lake?

The closest waterfall to West Sand Lake is Buttermilk Falls, approximately 10.2 miles away.

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