Waterfall Hikes Near Zena, NY

726 residents
New York Time Zone
38 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Zena? There are 38 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Zena. 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 42.0203°N, -74.0850°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Zena

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

38 of 38 gauged

38 waterfalls near Zena have live flow data today

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 Low Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Meadow Falls Barely Flowing Rossman Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Glen Falls Barely Flowing Kaaterskill Falls Barely Flowing Canada Falls Barely Flowing Denton Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Katrina Falls Moderate Dickinson Falls Low Horton Falls Low Mine Lot Falls Low Glenerie Falls Barely Flowing Great Falls Barely Flowing Hardenburgh Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Manorkill Falls Barely Flowing Mine Kill Falls Moderate Nevele Falls Low Rensselaerville Falls Barely Flowing Watauga Falls Barely Flowing Vernooy Falls Barely Flowing Verkeerder Kill Falls Barely Flowing Stony Kill Falls Barely Flowing Tompkins Falls Barely Flowing Straton Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 81°F

Sat 79°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Sun 77°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mon 82°F Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 81°F Sunny Best
Wed 83°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 82°F Chance Rain Showers
Fri 78°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Zena

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Mine Kill Falls Moderate · 12 cfs 56th percentile
  2. 2 High Falls Moderate · 238 cfs 51st percentile
  3. 3 Katrina Falls Moderate · 238 cfs 51st percentile
  4. 4 Denton Falls Moderate · 238 cfs 51st percentile
  5. 5 Nevele Falls Low · 6 cfs 15th percentile
  6. 6 Horton Falls Low · 95 cfs 12th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Zena (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.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Zena (27 waterfalls)

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

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

46.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Kaaterskill Falls waterfall

Kaaterskill Falls

34.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.6 miles 400 ft
Glen Falls waterfall

Glen Falls

17.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Vernooy Falls waterfall

Vernooy Falls

47.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
3.5 miles 400 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

25 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 38 Waterfalls Near Zena

Glenerie Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

46.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Kaaterskill Falls waterfall

Kaaterskill Falls

34.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.6 miles 400 ft
Glen Falls waterfall

Glen Falls

17.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Vernooy Falls waterfall

Vernooy Falls

47.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
3.5 miles 400 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

25 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Stony Kill Falls waterfall

Stony Kill Falls

25.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

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

Rensselaerville Falls

22.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Verkeerder Kill Falls waterfall CC

Verkeerder Kill Falls

48.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
6.5 miles 700 ft

Dickinson Falls

30.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hanging Rock Falls waterfall

Hanging Rock Falls

30.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Nevele Falls waterfall

Nevele Falls

31 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
Bear Rock Falls waterfall

Bear Rock Falls

38.4 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bash Bish Falls waterfall

Bash Bish Falls

38.6 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft

Rossman Falls

38.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Meadow Falls

28.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Hardenburgh Falls

35.5 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 Zena

Are there free waterfalls near Zena?

There are 19 free waterfalls near Zena, including Bash Bish Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Zena?

There is 1 easy waterfall hike near Zena, including Umpachene Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Zena?

There are 27 dog-friendly waterfalls near Zena, including Bash Bish Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Zena?

There are 27 kid-friendly waterfalls near Zena, including Bash Bish Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Zena?

There are 4 waterfalls that allow swimming near Zena, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Zena?

The shortest waterfall hike near Zena is Bash Bish Falls at 0.6 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Zena?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Zena?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near Zena have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Zena?

The closest waterfall to Zena is Glenerie Falls, approximately 4.3 miles away.

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