Waterfall Hikes Near Saratoga Springs, NY

74,339 residents
New York Time Zone
26 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

The falls near Saratoga Springs belong to big rivers. Spier Falls is an easy two miles along the Hudson under the Palmertown range, dogs welcome. Half an hour south, Cohoes Falls sends the whole Mohawk over a 90-foot ledge, and the overlook walk barely covers two hundred yards. Buttermilk Falls is the one to save for a hot afternoon, 165 feet tall with a mile and a half of trail and swimming under the drop. Twenty-six falls come inside the fifty-mile circle.

Located at 43.0674°N, -73.7775°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Saratoga Springs

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

26 of 26 gauged

2 of 26 waterfalls near Saratoga Springs are flowing strongly today

Auger Falls Moderate Austin Falls Moderate Christine Falls Moderate Bakers Falls Barely Flowing Bozen Kill Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Meadow Falls Moderate Rossman Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Low Cohoes Falls Low Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Kane Falls Barely Flowing Canajoharie Falls Moderate Dickinson Falls Moderate Horton Falls Moderate Mine Lot Falls Moderate Eggleston Falls Roaring Hamilton Falls Low Lulu Cascade Moderate Rensselaerville Falls Moderate Spier Falls Roaring

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Sunny · 73°F

Aft 83°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 76°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Sun 73°F Sunny Best
Lab 77°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Tue 77°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Wed 77°F Chance Rain Showers
Thu 77°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Saratoga Springs

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Spier Falls Roaring · 769 cfs 97th percentile
  2. 2 Eggleston Falls Roaring · 4090 cfs 90th percentile
  3. 3 Christine Falls Moderate · 175 cfs 74th percentile
  4. 4 Auger Falls Moderate · 175 cfs 74th percentile
  5. 5 Austin Falls Moderate · 175 cfs 74th percentile
  6. 6 Canajoharie Falls Moderate · 4 cfs 63rd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Saratoga Springs (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.

Cohoes Falls waterfall

Cohoes Falls

9.8 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Saratoga Springs (16 waterfalls)

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

Spier Falls waterfall

Spier Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

10 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

28.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft

All 26 Waterfalls Near Saratoga Springs

Spier Falls waterfall

Spier Falls

29.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cohoes Falls waterfall

Cohoes Falls

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

Eggleston Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

10 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Bakers Falls waterfall CC

Bakers Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

28.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

7.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Horton Falls waterfall

Horton Falls

4.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Kane Falls waterfall

Kane Falls

42.4 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
Bozen Kill Falls waterfall

Bozen Kill Falls

33.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Meadow Falls

28.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Dickinson Falls

37.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Rossman Falls

19.6 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
Auger Falls waterfall

Auger Falls

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

Canajoharie Falls

26.9 miles away
New York
Easy
0.4 miles 75 ft
Austin Falls waterfall

Austin Falls

30.7 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

Linsey Falls

49.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Saratoga Springs

Are there free waterfalls near Saratoga Springs?

There are 9 free waterfalls near Saratoga Springs, including Auger Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Saratoga Springs?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Saratoga Springs?

There are 16 dog-friendly waterfalls near Saratoga Springs, including Auger Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Saratoga Springs?

There are 17 kid-friendly waterfalls near Saratoga Springs, including Auger Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Saratoga Springs?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Saratoga Springs?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Saratoga Springs?

The tallest waterfall near Saratoga Springs is Buttermilk Falls at 165 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Saratoga Springs?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Saratoga Springs has nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Saratoga Springs?

The closest waterfall to Saratoga Springs is Spier Falls, approximately 9.1 miles away.

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