Waterfall Hikes Near Castleton-on-Hudson, NY

1,480 residents
New York Time Zone
40 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Castleton-on-Hudson? There are 40 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Castleton-on-Hudson. 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 42.5332°N, -73.7491°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Castleton-on-Hudson

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

40 of 40 gauged

2 of 40 waterfalls near Castleton-on-Hudson are flowing strongly today

Bakers Falls Barely Flowing Bash Bish Falls Moderate Bear Rock Falls Moderate Campbell Falls Moderate Race Brook Falls Moderate Umpachene Falls Moderate Boucks Falls Moderate Bozen Kill Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Meadow Falls Moderate Rossman Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Low Cohoes Falls Low Buttermilk Falls Low Buttermilk Falls Moderate Glen Falls Moderate Kaaterskill Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Moderate Chapel Falls Moderate Dickinson Falls Moderate Horton Falls Moderate Mine Lot Falls Moderate Eggleston Falls Moderate Glendale Falls Moderate Glenerie Falls Moderate Great Falls Moderate Hardenburgh Falls Moderate Lulu Cascade Moderate Wahconah Falls Moderate Manorkill Falls Moderate Mine Kill Falls Moderate Money Brook Falls Moderate Otis Falls Moderate Rensselaerville Falls Moderate Windsor Jambs Moderate Twin Cascade Moderate Tannery Falls Moderate Straton Falls Strong Spier Falls Roaring

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny · 81°F

Aft 81°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sat 76°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Sun 73°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Lab 77°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Tue 77°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Wed 77°F Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
Thu 78°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Castleton-on-Hudson

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Spier Falls Roaring · 744 cfs 94th percentile
  2. 2 Windsor Jambs Strong · 69 cfs 87th percentile
  3. 3 Straton Falls Strong · 8 cfs 79th percentile
  4. 4 Great Falls Moderate · 467 cfs 74th percentile
  5. 5 Glenerie Falls Moderate · 159 cfs 73rd percentile
  6. 6 Eggleston Falls Moderate · 3950 cfs 73rd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Castleton-on-Hudson (4 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 Castleton-on-Hudson (29 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
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

10 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft

All 40 Waterfalls Near Castleton-on-Hudson

Spier Falls waterfall

Spier Falls

29.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Glenerie Falls

38.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Race Brook Falls waterfall

Race Brook Falls

5.8 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
3.0 miles 800 ft
Mine Kill Falls waterfall

Mine Kill Falls

19.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tannery Falls waterfall

Tannery Falls

24.6 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft
Bear Rock Falls waterfall

Bear Rock Falls

6.5 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Manorkill Falls waterfall

Manorkill Falls

23.4 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

Hardenburgh Falls

13.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Umpachene Falls waterfall

Umpachene Falls

12.2 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Glendale Falls waterfall

Glendale Falls

34.8 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

40 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bakers Falls waterfall CC

Bakers Falls

5.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Chapel Falls waterfall

Chapel Falls

28 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Eggleston Falls waterfall

Eggleston Falls

33.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Campbell Falls waterfall

Campbell Falls

49.9 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

32.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

32.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Otis Falls waterfall

Otis Falls

21.6 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Straton Falls

11 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Castleton-on-Hudson

Are there free waterfalls near Castleton-on-Hudson?

There are 22 free waterfalls near Castleton-on-Hudson, including Bakers Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Castleton-on-Hudson?

There are 4 easy waterfall hikes near Castleton-on-Hudson, including Chapel Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Castleton-on-Hudson?

There are 29 dog-friendly waterfalls near Castleton-on-Hudson, including Bash Bish Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Castleton-on-Hudson?

There are 30 kid-friendly waterfalls near Castleton-on-Hudson, including Bakers Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Castleton-on-Hudson?

There are 6 waterfalls that allow swimming near Castleton-on-Hudson, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Castleton-on-Hudson?

The shortest waterfall hike near Castleton-on-Hudson is Bakers Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Castleton-on-Hudson?

The tallest waterfall near Castleton-on-Hudson is Kaaterskill Falls at 260 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Castleton-on-Hudson?

Yes, 8 waterfalls near Castleton-on-Hudson have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Castleton-on-Hudson?

The closest waterfall to Castleton-on-Hudson is Meadow Falls, approximately 8.6 miles away.

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