Waterfall Hikes Near Menands, NY

4,512 residents

New York Time Zone

40 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Menands? There are 40 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Menands. 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 42.6910°N, -73.7271°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Menands

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

40 of 40 gauged

3 of 40 waterfalls near Menands are flowing strongly today

Bakers Falls Barely Flowing Bash Bish Falls Moderate Bear Rock Falls Moderate Race Brook Falls Moderate Umpachene 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 Glendale Falls Moderate Glenerie Falls Moderate Hardenburgh Falls Moderate Lulu Cascade Moderate Wahconah Falls Moderate Manorkill Falls Moderate Mine Kill Falls Moderate Money Brook Falls Moderate Rensselaerville Falls Moderate Windsor Jambs Moderate Twin Cascade Moderate Tannery Falls Moderate Spier Falls Roaring

Updated 27 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 75°F

Aft 82°F Mostly Sunny

Sat 78°F Mostly Sunny

Sun 75°F Mostly Sunny Best

Lab 78°F Sunny

Tue 77°F Mostly Sunny

Wed 73°F Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

Thu 80°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Menands (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.

Cohoes Falls

9.8 miles away

New York

Drive Up

0.1 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Menands (29 waterfalls)

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

Buttermilk Falls

10 miles away

New York

Moderate

1.5 miles 500 ft

Horton Falls

4.9 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.0 miles 300 ft

Mine Lot Falls

33.5 miles away

19.6 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Bozen Kill Falls

33.5 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Dickinson Falls

37.4 miles away

29.5 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Twin Cascade

27.2 miles away

Massachusetts

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Tannery Falls

24.6 miles away

Massachusetts

Easy

0.4 miles 100 ft

Glen Falls

7 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Bakers Falls

5.7 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Wahconah Falls

35.3 miles away

Massachusetts

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Boucks Falls

10.5 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Menands

Are there free waterfalls near Menands?

There are 20 free waterfalls near Menands, including Bakers Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Menands?

There are 4 easy waterfall hikes near Menands, including Canajoharie Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Menands?

There are 29 dog-friendly waterfalls near Menands, including Bash Bish Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Menands?

There are 30 kid-friendly waterfalls near Menands, including Bakers Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Menands?

There are 8 waterfalls that allow swimming near Menands, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Menands?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Menands?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Menands?

Yes, 5 waterfalls near Menands have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Menands?

The closest waterfall to Menands is Cohoes Falls, approximately 5.5 miles away.

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