Waterfall Hikes Near Caroga Lake, NY

577 residents

New York Time Zone

34 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Caroga Lake? There are 34 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Caroga Lake. These trails range from drive_up to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 43.1352°N, -74.4810°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Caroga Lake

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

34 of 34 gauged

3 of 34 waterfalls near Caroga Lake are flowing strongly today

Auger Falls Moderate Austin Falls Moderate Christine Falls Moderate Bakers Falls Barely Flowing Boucks Falls Moderate Bozen Kill Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Moderate Canajoharie Falls Moderate Judds Falls Moderate Cohoes Falls Low Crandall Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Lower High Falls Moderate Mill Dam Falls Moderate Sherman Falls Moderate Upper High Falls Moderate Trenton Falls Moderate Eggleston Falls Roaring Hardenburgh Falls Moderate Horton Falls Moderate Mine Lot Falls Moderate Leatherstocking Falls Moderate Limekiln Falls Moderate Manorkill Falls Moderate Mine Kill Falls Moderate Pixley Falls Moderate Rensselaerville Falls Moderate Touey Falls Moderate T Lake Falls Moderate Straton Falls Strong Spier Falls Roaring

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 67°F

Aft 72°F Mostly Sunny

Sat 70°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Sun 67°F Mostly Sunny Best

Lab 69°F Sunny

Tue 68°F Mostly Sunny

Wed 64°F Chance Rain Showers

Thu 70°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Caroga Lake

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Caroga Lake (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.

Canajoharie Falls

26.9 miles away

New York

Easy

0.4 miles 75 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Caroga Lake (23 waterfalls)

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

Buttermilk Falls

28.8 miles away

New York

Moderate

1.5 miles 500 ft

Buttermilk Falls

32.1 miles away

New York

Moderate

1.5 miles 500 ft

T Lake Falls

43 miles away

New York

Hard

10.0 miles 1,500 ft

Judds Falls

22.2 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

All 34 Waterfalls Near Caroga Lake

Buttermilk Falls

45.9 miles away

New York

Moderate

1.5 miles 500 ft

Leatherstocking Falls

25.7 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Manorkill Falls

23.4 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Hardenburgh Falls

13.6 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Crandall Falls

23.3 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Mine Lot Falls

33.5 miles away

New York

Moderate

1.5 miles 300 ft

Limekiln Falls

28.5 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Rensselaerville Falls

21.2 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Bakers Falls

5.7 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Horton Falls

4.9 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.0 miles 300 ft

Straton Falls

11 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Touey Falls

45.6 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Cohoes Falls

9.8 miles away

New York

Drive Up

0.1 miles 50 ft

Pixley Falls

14.8 miles away

New York

Easy

1.0 miles 100 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Caroga Lake

Are there free waterfalls near Caroga Lake?

There are 18 free waterfalls near Caroga Lake, including Auger Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Caroga Lake?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Caroga Lake?

There are 23 dog-friendly waterfalls near Caroga Lake, including Auger Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Caroga Lake?

There are 25 kid-friendly waterfalls near Caroga Lake, including Auger Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Caroga Lake?

There are 4 waterfalls that allow swimming near Caroga Lake, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Caroga Lake?

The shortest waterfall hike near Caroga Lake is Auger Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Caroga Lake?

The tallest waterfall near Caroga Lake is T Lake Falls at 600 feet.

What is the closest waterfall to Caroga Lake?

The closest waterfall to Caroga Lake is Buttermilk Falls, approximately 7.9 miles away.

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