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

Featured Parks

National Parks in New York

Best Waterfall Hikes in New York

Our top picks based on trail quality and scenic value.

T Lake Falls waterfall

T Lake Falls

New York
Hard
10.0 miles 1,500 ft
Raquette Falls waterfall

Raquette Falls

New York
Moderate
9.0 miles 500 ft
Bushnell Falls waterfall

Bushnell Falls

44.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
6.8 miles 700 ft
Verkeerder Kill Falls waterfall

Verkeerder Kill Falls

36.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
6.5 miles 700 ft
Johnson Falls waterfall

Johnson Falls

New York
Moderate
5.0 miles 300 ft
Indian Falls waterfall

Indian Falls

46.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
4.5 miles 700 ft

All Waterfall Hikes in New York

Dickinson Falls waterfall

Dickinson Falls

9.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Dicob Falls waterfall

Dicob Falls

39.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Eagle Falls waterfall

Eagle Falls

40.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Eatonville Falls waterfall

Eatonville Falls

6.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Edwards Falls waterfall

Edwards Falls

14.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Eggleston Falls waterfall

Eggleston Falls

30.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Elmer Falls waterfall

Elmer Falls

36 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Emeryville Falls waterfall

Emeryville Falls

49.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Fairy Ladder Falls waterfall

Fairy Ladder Falls

8.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Fall Brook Falls waterfall

Fall Brook Falls

24.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Fellows Falls waterfall

Fellows Falls

31.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Five Falls (historical) waterfall

Five Falls (historical)

16 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Flat Rock Falls waterfall

Flat Rock Falls

3.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Fullerville Falls waterfall

Fullerville Falls

42.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Gain Twist Falls (historical) waterfall

Gain Twist Falls (historical)

25 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Glen Falls waterfall

Glen Falls

23.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Glenerie Falls waterfall

Glenerie Falls

32.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Glenora Falls waterfall

Glenora Falls

37.7 miles away
New York
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

7.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Greenwood Falls waterfall

Greenwood Falls

47.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Major Cities in New York

Waterfall Hikes Near New York

18.9 M residents

Waterfall Hikes Near Brooklyn

2.7 M residents

Waterfall Hikes Near Queens

2.4 M residents

Waterfall Hikes Near Manhattan

1.7 M residents

Waterfall Hikes Near Bronx

1.5 M residents

Waterfall Hikes Near Buffalo

944.6 K residents

Waterfall Hikes Near Rochester

699.9 K residents

Waterfall Hikes Near Albany

590.7 K residents

Waterfall Hikes Near Staten Island

495.7 K residents

Waterfall Hikes Near Syracuse

410.7 K residents

Waterfall Hikes Near Poughkeepsie

314.2 K residents

Waterfall Hikes Near Yonkers

209.8 K residents