Waterfall Hikes Near Westmere, NY

7,798 residents
New York Time Zone
38 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Westmere? There are 38 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Westmere. 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 42.6884°N, -73.8744°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Westmere

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

38 of 38 gauged

1 of 38 waterfalls near Westmere is flowing strongly today

Bakers Falls Barely Flowing Bash Bish Falls Barely Flowing Bear Rock Falls Barely Flowing Race Brook Falls Barely Flowing Boucks Falls Low Bozen Kill Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Meadow Falls Barely Flowing Rossman Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Low Cohoes Falls Low Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Glen Falls Barely Flowing Kaaterskill Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Roaring Canajoharie Falls Barely Flowing Judds Falls Barely Flowing Dickinson Falls Barely Flowing Horton Falls Barely Flowing Mine Lot Falls Barely Flowing Eggleston Falls Moderate Glenerie Falls Barely Flowing Hardenburgh Falls Barely Flowing Leatherstocking Falls Barely Flowing Lulu Cascade Barely Flowing Wahconah Falls Barely Flowing Manorkill Falls Barely Flowing Mine Kill Falls Barely Flowing Money Brook Falls Low Rensselaerville Falls Barely Flowing Windsor Jambs Barely Flowing Twin Cascade Moderate Tannery Falls Moderate Spier Falls Low

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 80°F

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

Flowing best right now near Westmere

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Buttermilk Falls Roaring · 44 cfs 97th percentile
  2. 2 Tannery Falls Moderate · 3 cfs 47th percentile
  3. 3 Twin Cascade Moderate · 3 cfs 47th percentile
  4. 4 Eggleston Falls Moderate · 433 cfs 39th percentile
  5. 5 Buttermilk Falls Moderate · 1450 cfs 36th percentile
  6. 6 Buttermilk Falls Moderate · 1450 cfs 36th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Westmere (3 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 Westmere (28 waterfalls)

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

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
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

47.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Bozen Kill Falls waterfall

Bozen Kill Falls

35 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 38 Waterfalls Near Westmere

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

32.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft

Glenerie Falls

49 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
Mine Kill Falls waterfall

Mine Kill Falls

33.6 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
Canajoharie Falls waterfall

Canajoharie Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

38.8 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

Hardenburgh Falls

35.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bakers Falls waterfall CC

Bakers Falls

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

Wahconah Falls

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

Judds Falls

26.1 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
Leatherstocking Falls waterfall

Leatherstocking Falls

34.9 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
Race Brook Falls waterfall

Race Brook Falls

46 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
3.0 miles 800 ft
Bear Rock Falls waterfall

Bear Rock Falls

38.4 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Westmere

Are there free waterfalls near Westmere?

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

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Westmere?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Westmere, including Canajoharie Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Westmere?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Westmere?

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

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Westmere?

There are 7 waterfalls that allow swimming near Westmere, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Westmere?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Westmere?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Westmere?

Yes, 4 waterfalls near Westmere have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Westmere?

The closest waterfall to Westmere is Horton Falls, approximately 2.8 miles away.

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