Waterfall Hikes Near Franklin, NY

385 residents
New York Time Zone
28 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Franklin? There are 28 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Franklin. These trails range from easy to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 42.3415°N, -75.1659°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Franklin

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

28 of 28 gauged

11 of 28 waterfalls near Franklin are flowing strongly today

Boucks Falls Moderate Bucks Falls Roaring Buttermilk Falls Moderate Button Falls Strong Rexford Falls Strong Canada Falls Strong Darbytown Falls Roaring Hardenburgh Falls Moderate High Falls Roaring Ridgeway Falls Roaring High Falls Strong High Falls Moderate Lower High Falls Moderate Mill Dam Falls Moderate Sherman Falls Moderate Upper High Falls Moderate Trenton Falls Moderate Judds Falls Moderate Leatherstocking Falls Moderate Manorkill Falls Moderate Mine Kill Falls Moderate Saint Marys Falls Moderate White Store Falls Moderate Watauga Falls Moderate Wangum Falls Roaring Tompkins Falls Strong Straton Falls Strong Stockbridge Falls Moderate

Updated 38 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Sunny · 71°F

Aft 75°F Partly Sunny
Sat 71°F Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Sun 69°F Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
Lab 71°F Sunny Best
Tue 71°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 70°F Chance Rain Showers
Thu 74°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Franklin

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Ridgeway Falls Roaring · 1600 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Darbytown Falls Roaring · 1540 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 High Falls Roaring · 1600 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 Wangum Falls Roaring · 952 cfs 100th percentile
  5. 5 Bucks Falls Roaring · 128 cfs 93rd percentile
  6. 6 High Falls Strong · 9 cfs 86th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Franklin (1 waterfall)

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 Franklin (16 waterfalls)

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

Watauga Falls waterfall

Watauga Falls

46.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Saint Marys Falls

22.4 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

All 28 Waterfalls Near Franklin

Watauga Falls waterfall

Watauga Falls

46.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Saint Marys Falls

22.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

White Store Falls

29.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Button Falls

32.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Straton Falls

11 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
Rexford Falls waterfall

Rexford Falls

27.6 miles away
New York
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft
Leatherstocking Falls waterfall

Leatherstocking Falls

25.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tompkins Falls waterfall

Tompkins Falls

41.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Hardenburgh Falls

13.6 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
Mine Kill Falls waterfall

Mine Kill Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

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

Bucks Falls

27.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Darbytown Falls

24.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Boucks Falls

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

Judds Falls

22.2 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
Wangum Falls waterfall

Wangum Falls

29.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Sherman Falls

16.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Franklin

Are there free waterfalls near Franklin?

There are 17 free waterfalls near Franklin, including Canada Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Franklin?

There is 1 easy waterfall hike near Franklin, including Rexford Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Franklin?

There are 16 dog-friendly waterfalls near Franklin, including Buttermilk Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Franklin?

There are 18 kid-friendly waterfalls near Franklin, including Buttermilk Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Franklin?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Franklin, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Franklin?

The shortest waterfall hike near Franklin is Boucks Falls at 0.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Franklin?

The tallest waterfall near Franklin is Buttermilk Falls at 165 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Franklin?

Yes, 5 waterfalls near Franklin have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Franklin?

The closest waterfall to Franklin is Watauga Falls, approximately 13 miles away.

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