Waterfall Hikes in New York (NY)
0 National Parks
969 Major Cities
215 Waterfalls
to explore
New York's waterfalls arise from a mix of Adirondack and Catskill peaks, glacially carved Finger Lakes gorges, and the dissected Allegheny Plateau and Hudson River valley, with steep ravines, escarpments and riverine canyons feeding cascades. Hikes are predominantly moderate, many following well-worn gorge and rim trails, with numerous shorter family-friendly paths and a handful of drive-up or strenuous backcountry routes. The state is notable for concentrated lake- and glacier-fed gorges and unusually accessible falls near major metropolitan corridors. See waterfalls near major New York cities .
Popular Difficulties
Moderate: 181 trails
Easy: 27 trails
Drive Up: 6 trails
Trail Types
Loop: 6 trails
Out And Back: 209 trails
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National Parks in New York
Best Waterfall Hikes in New York
Our top picks based on trail quality and scenic value.
New York
Hard
10.0 miles
1,500 ft
New York
Moderate
9.0 miles
500 ft
44.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
6.8 miles
700 ft
36.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
6.5 miles
700 ft
New York
Moderate
5.0 miles
300 ft
46.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
4.5 miles
700 ft
All Waterfall Hikes in New York
16.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
40.6 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles
50 ft
43.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
43.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
22.3 miles away
New York
Easy
0.6 miles
100 ft
11.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
44.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
6.8 miles
700 ft
45.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
41.7 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles
100 ft
30.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles
500 ft
49.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles
500 ft
21.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles
500 ft
15.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles
350 ft
14.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles
500 ft
16.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles
500 ft
1.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles
500 ft
32.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles
500 ft
29.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles
500 ft
27.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles
500 ft
33.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles
500 ft