Waterfall Hikes Near Copake Lake, NY

817 residents
New York Time Zone
37 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Copake Lake? There are 37 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Copake 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 42.1416°N, -73.5903°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Copake Lake

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

37 of 37 gauged

6 of 37 waterfalls near Copake Lake are flowing strongly today

Bash Bish Falls Moderate Bear Rock Falls Moderate Campbell Falls Moderate Race Brook Falls Moderate Umpachene Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Meadow Falls Moderate Rossman Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Low Cohoes Falls Low Buttermilk Falls Moderate Glen Falls Moderate Kaaterskill Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Strong Canada Falls Strong Dickinson Falls Moderate Horton Falls Moderate Mine Lot Falls Moderate Glendale Falls Moderate Glenerie Falls Moderate Great Falls Strong Hardenburgh Falls Moderate High Falls Strong Lulu Cascade Moderate Wahconah Falls Moderate Manorkill Falls Moderate Otis Falls Moderate Rensselaerville Falls Moderate Roxbury Falls Moderate Windsor Jambs Moderate Wallamanumps Falls Moderate Vernooy Falls Strong Tannery Falls Moderate Straton Falls Strong South Hadley Falls Moderate

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Sunny · 74°F

Aft 79°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 74°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 70°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Lab 74°F Sunny Best
Tue 75°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Wed 75°F Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Thu 77°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Copake Lake

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Buttermilk Falls Strong · 35 cfs 86th percentile
  2. 2 Vernooy Falls Strong · 49 cfs 84th percentile
  3. 3 High Falls Strong · 8 cfs 82nd percentile
  4. 4 Straton Falls Strong · 8 cfs 79th percentile
  5. 5 Canada Falls Strong · 22 cfs 75th percentile
  6. 6 Great Falls Moderate · 467 cfs 74th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Copake Lake (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.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Copake Lake (27 waterfalls)

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

Bash Bish Falls waterfall

Bash Bish Falls

1.6 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

12.4 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
Bear Rock Falls waterfall

Bear Rock Falls

6.5 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 37 Waterfalls Near Copake Lake

Wahconah Falls waterfall

Wahconah Falls

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

Horton Falls

4.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Rensselaerville Falls waterfall

Rensselaerville Falls

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

Roxbury Falls

30.5 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Mine Lot Falls waterfall

Mine Lot Falls

33.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Money Brook Falls waterfall

Money Brook Falls

Massachusetts
Moderate
3.5 miles 500 ft

Windsor Jambs

20.1 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
South Hadley Falls waterfall CC

South Hadley Falls

33.3 miles away
Massachusetts
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

Hardenburgh Falls

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

Vernooy Falls

19.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
3.5 miles 400 ft
Manorkill Falls waterfall

Manorkill Falls

23.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

47.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Canada Falls waterfall

Canada Falls

17.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Wallamanumps Falls

14.5 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tannery Falls waterfall

Tannery Falls

24.6 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft

Straton Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

39.9 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Copake Lake

Are there free waterfalls near Copake Lake?

There are 22 free waterfalls near Copake Lake, including Bash Bish Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Copake Lake?

There are 4 easy waterfall hikes near Copake Lake, including Cohoes Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Copake Lake?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Copake Lake?

There are 28 kid-friendly waterfalls near Copake Lake, including Bash Bish Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Copake Lake?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Copake Lake?

The shortest waterfall hike near Copake Lake is Bash Bish Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Copake Lake?

The tallest waterfall near Copake Lake is Kaaterskill Falls at 260 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Copake Lake?

Yes, 10 waterfalls near Copake Lake have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Copake Lake?

The closest waterfall to Copake Lake is Bash Bish Falls, approximately 5.4 miles away.

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Lebanon Spring

Lebanon Spring

25.9 mi 72°F

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Sand Spring

45.5 mi 75°F

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