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

Hanging Rock Falls waterfall

Hanging Rock Falls

26.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hanging Spear Falls waterfall

Hanging Spear Falls

41.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hardenburgh Falls waterfall

Hardenburgh Falls

44.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Harper Falls waterfall

Harper Falls

39.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Harts Falls waterfall

Harts Falls

28.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hazleton Falls waterfall

Hazleton Falls

41.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hector Falls waterfall

Hector Falls

36.4 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

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

High Falls

33.2 miles away
New York
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

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

High Falls

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

High Falls

21.6 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

41 miles away
New York
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

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

High Falls

18.6 miles away
New York
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

38.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 500 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

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

High Falls

22.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Higley Falls waterfall

Higley Falls

42.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Honeoye Falls waterfall

Honeoye Falls

31.7 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 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