Horton Falls
By Armen Suny · Last verified Oct 2026
LiDAR & 3D terrainBefore you go
No public trail or access point is known for Horton Falls, and the land around it does not appear to be public. Do not cross private land without permission.
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About Horton Falls
Horton Falls is a waterfall on Vly Creek in the Town of New Scotland, Albany County, just east of the Village of Voorheesville. Waterfall guides list it but have no details on its height, trail or access. It does not appear to be on public land, so treat it as private unless you have the landowner's permission.
Trail & Hike Details
Frequently Asked Questions
🐶 Are Dogs Allowed at Horton Falls?
❌ Dogs are not allowed
Are There Any Fees or Permits Required?
🆖 No fees required
🏊 Is There Swimming at Horton Falls?
❌ Swimming is not allowed
When to Visit
Spring and early summer are ideal for visiting Horton Falls, as the water flow is typically strongest during these seasons. Fall is also a great time to visit for the colorful foliage.
Seasonal Access
The best time to visit is Spring, Summer, and Fall. Winter access may be limited.
Safety Information
The trail can be slippery, especially after rain or during icy conditions. Visitors should stay on marked trails and avoid getting too close to the edge of the falls. Cell service may be limited, so plan accordingly.
Current Water Conditions
These readings come from the USGS gauge on Normans Kill, 5.5 miles away, not on Horton Falls's own stream. Use them as a sign of whether the area is running wet or dry.
56 ft³/s
Current discharge — how much water is flowing
About average for this time of year
Based on 17 years of record
3.02 ft
Water depth at gauge
7-Day Discharge Trend
What does this mean for your visit?
Flow is about average for this time of year.
About This Gauge
This gauge is on a nearby waterway and may not reflect exact conditions at the falls.
7-Day Flow Outlook
Based on the USGS gauge NORMANS KILL AT ALBANY NY (9 km away).
Today
Moderate
60 cfs
5/10Tomorrow
Moderate
79 cfs
5/10Sat
Moderate
75 cfs
6/10Sun
Moderate
67 cfs
8/10Mon
Moderate
49 cfs
8/10Tue
Moderate
62 cfs
8/10Wed
Moderate
60 cfs
8/10Best window: Sun — moderate flow, partly sunny (trip score 8/10).
Best time of year: this gauge typically runs highest from late February to late April, peaking in April.
How we calculate this
This is a transparent outlook, not a precise forecast. We take the waterfall's current flow strength (how it ranks against its historical normal for today, from the nearest USGS stream gauge), carry that ranking forward along the gauge's seasonal curve, and nudge it for forecast rain. Confidence is highest for the next day or two and falls further out. Always check official conditions and your own judgment before visiting — high flows can be dangerous.
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Is Horton Falls Frozen?
Updated about 6 hours agoNot frozen highs above freezing lately
Horton Falls is not frozen right now; highs have been above freezing. Yesterday ran 55°F to 41°F.
- Days below freezing
- 0 of the last 14
- Current cold streak
- 0 days
- Freezing days ahead
- 0 of the next 7
- Flow
- 50 ft³/s
Winter safety. Frozen falls are the one waterfall trip with a documented injury pattern: falling ice, and ice-glazed rock and trail. Wear microspikes, keep well back from the base and from overhangs, and never walk out on ice over moving water.
Estimate from Open-Meteo daily temperatures at the falls, the LiDAR-measured facing direction, and the nearest stream gauge. It is a likelihood, not a report from the trail. See every frozen waterfall in New York.
Weather Forecast
The Terrain, Seen by LiDAR
Aircraft-mounted lasers measured this ground to within inches. Trees and buildings are digitally stripped away, leaving the bare shape of the land the water has carved.
Through the falls the surface drops roughly 104 feet over a short, steep run of tiers. Elevation at the pin is about 282 feet.
The ground changes about 27 feet in the 500 feet above the falls and 78 feet in the 500 feet below. The falls face east and catch soft morning light.
Drag to compare. The dot marks the waterfall. The frame is about a mile across.
- Ground elevation
- 282 feet
- Measured by 1-meter lidar
- Drop at the falls
- About 104 feet
- Change in ground height within ~250 feet of the falls
- Faces
- East
- Catches soft morning light.
A slice through the lidar ground surface, from above the falls to downstream (heading east).
Elevation data: USGS 3D Elevation Program. Aerial imagery: USGS The National Map. Public domain.
Location & Access
Getting There
The mapped location is on Vly Creek near Krumkill Road and Normanskill Road in New Scotland, just east of Voorheesville. No public trailhead or marked route is known.
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Elevation
262 feet above sea level
Coordinates
42.659245° N, -73.906236° W
Visitor Tips & Gear
Where to Stay
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The area is home to a variety of wildlife, including birds, deer, and small mammals. Visitors should be mindful of their surroundings and avoid feeding wildlife.
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