Waterfall Hikes Near Albany, NY

590,694 residents
New York Time Zone
38 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Cohoes Falls makes its 90-foot drop where the Mohawk meets the Hudson, just north of Albany, and the viewing takes a fifth of a mile on foot. Out at Thacher State Park, the Indian Ladder trail passes behind Mine Lot Falls, a mile and a half with 300 feet of gain. Bozen Kill Falls runs 2.5 easy miles near Altamont. Horton Falls takes two miles with 300 feet of climb. The radius holds thirty-eight falls and dogs are allowed on most of them.

Located at 42.6664°N, -73.7987°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Albany

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

38 of 38 gauged

2 of 38 waterfalls near Albany are flowing strongly today

Bakers Falls Barely Flowing Bash Bish Falls Moderate Bear Rock Falls Moderate Race Brook Falls Moderate Boucks Falls Moderate Bozen Kill Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Meadow Falls Moderate Rossman Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Low Cohoes Falls Low Buttermilk Falls Moderate Glen Falls Moderate Kaaterskill Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Kane Falls Barely Flowing Canajoharie Falls Moderate Judds Falls Moderate Dickinson Falls Moderate Horton Falls Moderate Mine Lot Falls Moderate Eggleston Falls Roaring Glenerie Falls Moderate Hardenburgh Falls Moderate Lulu Cascade Moderate Wahconah Falls Moderate Manorkill Falls Moderate Mine Kill Falls Moderate Rensselaerville Falls Moderate Windsor Jambs Moderate Twin Cascade Moderate Tannery Falls Moderate Spier Falls Roaring

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 74°F

Tod 81°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 77°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 74°F Mostly Sunny Best
Lab 77°F Sunny
Tue 76°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 71°F Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
Thu 79°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Albany

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Spier Falls Roaring · 738 cfs 93rd percentile
  2. 2 Eggleston Falls Roaring · 4090 cfs 90th percentile
  3. 3 Glenerie Falls Moderate · 162 cfs 74th percentile
  4. 4 Bear Rock Falls Moderate · 371 cfs 73rd percentile
  5. 5 Race Brook Falls Moderate · 371 cfs 73rd percentile
  6. 6 Kaaterskill Falls Moderate · 1 cfs 71st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Albany (3 waterfalls)

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.

Cohoes Falls waterfall

Cohoes Falls

9.8 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

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

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

Horton Falls waterfall

Horton Falls

4.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Mine Lot Falls waterfall

Mine Lot Falls

33.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

10 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft

All 38 Waterfalls Near Albany

Horton Falls waterfall

Horton Falls

4.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Mine Lot Falls waterfall

Mine Lot Falls

33.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Cohoes Falls waterfall

Cohoes Falls

9.8 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

10 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft

Meadow Falls

28.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Dickinson Falls

37.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bozen Kill Falls waterfall

Bozen Kill Falls

33.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Rossman Falls

19.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rensselaerville Falls waterfall

Rensselaerville Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

12.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Money Brook Falls waterfall

Money Brook Falls

Massachusetts
Moderate
3.5 miles 500 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

11.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Lulu Cascade

27.8 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Spier Falls waterfall

Spier Falls

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

Glen Falls

7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Boucks Falls

10.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Twin Cascade waterfall

Twin Cascade

27.2 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Kaaterskill Falls waterfall

Kaaterskill Falls

4.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.6 miles 400 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

11 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Tannery Falls waterfall

Tannery Falls

24.6 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Albany

Are there free waterfalls near Albany?

There are 18 free waterfalls near Albany, including Bakers Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Albany?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Albany, including Canajoharie Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Albany?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Albany?

There are 28 kid-friendly waterfalls near Albany, including Bakers Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Albany?

There are 7 waterfalls that allow swimming near Albany, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Albany?

The shortest waterfall hike near Albany is Bakers Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Albany?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Albany?

Yes, 4 waterfalls near Albany have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Albany?

The closest waterfall to Albany is Horton Falls, approximately 4.9 miles away.

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