Waterfall Hikes Near Cohoes, NY

17,960 residents
New York Time Zone
37 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Cohoes? There are 37 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Cohoes. 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 42.7732°N, -73.7077°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Cohoes

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

37 of 37 gauged

3 of 37 waterfalls near Cohoes 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 Low Buttermilk Falls Low 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 Strong Judds Falls Strong Dickinson Falls Moderate Horton Falls Moderate Mine Lot Falls Moderate Eggleston Falls Moderate Glenerie 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

This Afternoon

Mostly Sunny · 82°F

Aft 82°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sat 77°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Sun 74°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Lab 78°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Tue 78°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Wed 79°F Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
Thu 79°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Cohoes

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Spier Falls Roaring · 769 cfs 97th percentile
  2. 2 Judds Falls Strong · 5 cfs 75th percentile
  3. 3 Canajoharie Falls Strong · 5 cfs 75th percentile
  4. 4 Glenerie Falls Moderate · 161 cfs 74th percentile
  5. 5 Eggleston Falls Moderate · 3950 cfs 73rd percentile
  6. 6 Bear Rock Falls Moderate · 369 cfs 72nd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Cohoes (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 Cohoes (27 waterfalls)

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

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

10 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
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
Bozen Kill Falls waterfall

Bozen Kill Falls

33.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 37 Waterfalls Near Cohoes

Glen Falls waterfall

Glen Falls

7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wahconah Falls waterfall

Wahconah Falls

35.3 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Kane Falls waterfall

Kane Falls

42.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bash Bish Falls waterfall

Bash Bish Falls

1.6 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft

Boucks Falls

10.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Canajoharie Falls waterfall

Canajoharie Falls

26.9 miles away
New York
Easy
0.4 miles 75 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

28.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft

Windsor Jambs

20.1 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
Race Brook Falls waterfall

Race Brook Falls

5.8 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
3.0 miles 800 ft
Judds Falls waterfall

Judds Falls

22.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bear Rock Falls waterfall

Bear Rock Falls

6.5 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

Glenerie Falls

38.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Mine Kill Falls waterfall

Mine Kill Falls

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

Manorkill Falls

23.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Cohoes

Are there free waterfalls near Cohoes?

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

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Cohoes?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Cohoes?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Cohoes?

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

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Cohoes?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Cohoes?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Cohoes?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Cohoes?

Yes, 4 waterfalls near Cohoes have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Cohoes?

The closest waterfall to Cohoes is Cohoes Falls, approximately 0.8 miles away.

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