Waterfall Hikes Near Johnstown, NY

8,216 residents
New York Time Zone
33 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Johnstown faces two directions for waterfalls, south to the Mohawk Valley and north into the Adirondack foothills. Buttermilk Falls is the standout at 165 feet, a mile and a half of moderate walking with 500 feet of climb, and both dogs and swimmers are welcome. Auger Falls up the Sacandaga is an easy mile. Judds Falls near Cherry Valley runs about the same. Thirty-three falls land inside the radius, and glove-town history aside, that is the real argument for staying a while.

Located at 43.0073°N, -74.3755°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Johnstown

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

33 of 33 gauged

7 of 33 waterfalls near Johnstown are flowing strongly today

Auger Falls Strong Austin Falls Strong Christine Falls Strong Bakers Falls Strong Boucks Falls Moderate Bozen Kill Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Low Buttermilk Falls Low Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Moderate Cohoes Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Moderate Button Falls Strong Canajoharie Falls Moderate Judds Falls Moderate Dickinson Falls Moderate Horton Falls Moderate Mine Lot Falls Moderate Eggleston Falls Moderate Hardenburgh Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Lower High Falls Moderate Mill Dam Falls Moderate Sherman Falls Moderate Upper High Falls Moderate Trenton Falls Moderate Leatherstocking Falls Moderate Manorkill Falls Moderate Mine Kill Falls Moderate Rensselaerville Falls Moderate T Lake Falls Moderate Straton Falls Strong Spier Falls Strong

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 73°F

Tod 78°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 75°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sun 73°F Mostly Sunny Best
Lab 75°F Sunny
Tue 74°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 70°F Chance Rain Showers
Thu 76°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Johnstown

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Straton Falls Strong · 8 cfs 83rd percentile
  2. 2 Bakers Falls Strong · 2580 cfs 79th percentile
  3. 3 Spier Falls Strong · 633 cfs 77th percentile
  4. 4 Button Falls Strong · 85 cfs 77th percentile
  5. 5 Christine Falls Strong · 175 cfs 76th percentile
  6. 6 Auger Falls Strong · 175 cfs 76th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Johnstown (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.

Canajoharie Falls waterfall

Canajoharie Falls

26.9 miles away
New York
Easy
0.4 miles 75 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Johnstown (21 waterfalls)

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

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

28.8 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
Bozen Kill Falls waterfall

Bozen Kill Falls

33.5 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

All 33 Waterfalls Near Johnstown

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

28.8 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
Canajoharie Falls waterfall

Canajoharie Falls

26.9 miles away
New York
Easy
0.4 miles 75 ft
Bozen Kill Falls waterfall

Bozen Kill Falls

33.5 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

Boucks Falls

10.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Christine Falls

37.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Auger Falls waterfall

Auger Falls

30.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Austin Falls waterfall

Austin Falls

30.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Eggleston Falls waterfall

Eggleston Falls

33.1 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
T Lake Falls waterfall

T Lake Falls

43 miles away
New York
Hard
10.0 miles 1,500 ft
Mine Kill Falls waterfall

Mine Kill Falls

19.3 miles away
New York
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
Manorkill Falls waterfall

Manorkill Falls

23.4 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

Hardenburgh Falls

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

Leatherstocking Falls

25.7 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
Spier Falls waterfall

Spier Falls

29.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Johnstown

Are there free waterfalls near Johnstown?

There are 17 free waterfalls near Johnstown, including Auger Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Johnstown?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Johnstown, including Canajoharie Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Johnstown?

There are 21 dog-friendly waterfalls near Johnstown, including Auger Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Johnstown?

There are 23 kid-friendly waterfalls near Johnstown, including Auger Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Johnstown?

There are 5 waterfalls that allow swimming near Johnstown, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Johnstown?

The shortest waterfall hike near Johnstown is Auger Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Johnstown?

The tallest waterfall near Johnstown is T Lake Falls at 600 feet.

What is the closest waterfall to Johnstown?

The closest waterfall to Johnstown is Buttermilk Falls, approximately 9.6 miles away.

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