Waterfall Hikes Near Nassau Lake, NY

840 residents

New York Time Zone

40 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Nassau Lake? There are 40 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Nassau 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 42.5366°N, -73.6059°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Nassau Lake

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

40 of 40 gauged

2 of 40 waterfalls near Nassau Lake are flowing strongly today

Bakers Falls Barely Flowing 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 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 Barely Flowing Kane Falls Barely Flowing Chapel Falls Moderate Dickinson Falls Moderate Horton Falls Moderate Mine Lot Falls Moderate Glendale Falls Moderate Glenerie Falls Moderate Great Falls Strong Hardenburgh Falls Moderate Lulu Cascade Moderate Wahconah Falls Moderate Manorkill Falls Moderate Mine Kill Falls Moderate Otis Falls Moderate Rensselaerville Falls Moderate Windsor Jambs Moderate Twin Cascade Moderate Tannery Falls Moderate Turners Falls Moderate The Cascades Moderate Spier Falls Roaring

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 71°F

Aft 79°F Mostly Sunny

Sat 75°F Mostly Sunny

Sun 71°F Mostly Sunny Best

Lab 75°F Sunny

Tue 75°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Wed 76°F Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers

Thu 77°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Nassau Lake

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Nassau Lake (5 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 Nassau Lake (30 waterfalls)

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

Lulu Cascade

27.8 miles away

Massachusetts

Moderate

1.5 miles 300 ft

Buttermilk Falls

10 miles away

New York

Moderate

1.5 miles 500 ft

All 40 Waterfalls Near Nassau Lake

Twin Cascade

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Glenerie Falls

38.3 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Otis Falls

21.6 miles away

Massachusetts

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Mine Kill Falls

19.3 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Manorkill Falls

23.4 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Buttermilk Falls

7.9 miles away

New York

Moderate

1.5 miles 500 ft

Hardenburgh Falls

13.6 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Kane Falls

42.4 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Turners Falls

34.7 miles away

Massachusetts

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

The Cascades

34.8 miles away

Massachusetts

Easy

1.2 miles 200 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Nassau Lake

Are there free waterfalls near Nassau Lake?

There are 24 free waterfalls near Nassau Lake, including Bakers Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Nassau Lake?

There are 5 easy waterfall hikes near Nassau Lake, including Chapel Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Nassau Lake?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Nassau Lake?

There are 31 kid-friendly waterfalls near Nassau Lake, including Bakers Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Nassau Lake?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Nassau Lake?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Nassau Lake?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Nassau Lake?

Yes, 10 waterfalls near Nassau Lake have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Nassau Lake?

The closest waterfall to Nassau Lake is Meadow Falls, approximately 14.8 miles away.

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