Waterfall Hikes Near Haines Falls, NY

282 residents
New York Time Zone
40 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Haines Falls? There are 40 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Haines Falls. 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 42.1970°N, -74.1009°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Haines Falls

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

40 of 40 gauged

9 of 40 waterfalls near Haines Falls are flowing strongly today

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 Strong 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 Canada Falls Strong Dickinson Falls Moderate Horton Falls Moderate Mine Lot Falls Moderate Glenerie Falls Moderate Great Falls Moderate Hardenburgh Falls Moderate High Falls Strong Lulu Cascade Moderate Manorkill Falls Moderate Mine Kill Falls Moderate Nevele Falls Strong Otis Falls Moderate Rensselaerville Falls Moderate Watauga Falls Moderate Vernooy Falls Strong Verkeerder Kill Falls Roaring Stony Kill Falls Roaring Tompkins Falls Strong Straton Falls Strong

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Sunny · 69°F

Aft 72°F Sunny
Sat 68°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 66°F Mostly Sunny
Lab 69°F Sunny Best
Tue 71°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Wed 72°F Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Thu 72°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Haines Falls

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Stony Kill Falls Roaring · 1560 cfs 99th percentile
  2. 2 Verkeerder Kill Falls Roaring · 1560 cfs 99th percentile
  3. 3 High Falls Strong · 8 cfs 84th percentile
  4. 4 Tompkins Falls Strong · 72 cfs 84th percentile
  5. 5 Vernooy Falls Strong · 49 cfs 84th percentile
  6. 6 Nevele Falls Strong · 26 cfs 83rd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Haines Falls (2 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 Haines Falls (30 waterfalls)

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

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
Glen Falls waterfall

Glen Falls

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

Rensselaerville Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

12.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft

All 40 Waterfalls Near Haines Falls

Boucks Falls

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

Horton Falls

4.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Stony Kill Falls waterfall

Stony Kill Falls

4.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft
Race Brook Falls waterfall

Race Brook Falls

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

Tompkins Falls

41.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Verkeerder Kill Falls waterfall CC

Verkeerder Kill Falls

13.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
6.5 miles 700 ft
Bear Rock Falls waterfall

Bear Rock Falls

6.5 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hanging Rock Falls waterfall

Hanging Rock Falls

3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Nevele Falls waterfall

Nevele Falls

3.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Watauga Falls waterfall

Watauga Falls

46.9 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
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

40 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Campbell Falls waterfall

Campbell Falls

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

Cohoes Falls

9.8 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

10 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
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

27 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
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

32.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft

Lulu Cascade

27.8 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Haines Falls

Are there free waterfalls near Haines Falls?

There are 20 free waterfalls near Haines Falls, including Bash Bish Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Haines Falls?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Haines Falls, including Cohoes Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Haines Falls?

There are 30 dog-friendly waterfalls near Haines Falls, including Bash Bish Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Haines Falls?

There are 30 kid-friendly waterfalls near Haines Falls, including Bash Bish Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Haines Falls?

There are 6 waterfalls that allow swimming near Haines Falls, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Haines Falls?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Haines Falls?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Haines Falls?

Yes, 3 waterfalls near Haines Falls have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Haines Falls?

The closest waterfall to Haines Falls is Kaaterskill Falls, approximately 1.8 miles away.

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