Waterfall Hikes Near Speculator, NY

388 residents
New York Time Zone
48 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Speculator? There are 48 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Speculator. These trails range from easy to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 43.5944°N, -74.3822°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Speculator

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

48 of 48 gauged

5 of 48 waterfalls near Speculator are flowing strongly today

Agers Falls Moderate Lyons Falls Moderate Auger Falls Moderate Austin Falls Moderate Christine Falls Moderate Augerhole Falls Barely Flowing Bog River Falls Barely Flowing Jamestown Falls Barely Flowing Lower Falls Barely Flowing Moody Falls Barely Flowing Raquette Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing Bakers Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Low Buttermilk Falls Low Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Kane Falls Barely Flowing Canajoharie Falls Strong Crandall Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Lower High Falls Moderate Mill Dam Falls Moderate Sherman Falls Moderate Upper High Falls Moderate Trenton Falls Moderate Eagle Falls Moderate Eatonville Falls Moderate Shingle Mill Falls Moderate Singing Waters Falls Moderate Eggleston Falls Moderate High Falls Barely Flowing Sliding Falls Barely Flowing Limekiln Falls Moderate Millers Falls Strong Ord Falls Strong Wanika Falls Strong Touey Falls Moderate T Lake Falls Moderate Spier Falls Roaring

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 71°F

Aft 73°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 68°F Patchy Fog then Chance Rain Showers
Sun 68°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Lab 70°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Tue 71°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 72°F Rain Showers Likely
Thu 69°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Speculator

Updated 35 minutes ago

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

  1. 1 Spier Falls Roaring · 744 cfs 94th percentile
  2. 2 Wanika Falls Strong · 71 cfs 77th percentile
  3. 3 Ord Falls Strong · 71 cfs 77th percentile
  4. 4 Millers Falls Strong · 71 cfs 77th percentile
  5. 5 Canajoharie Falls Strong · 5 cfs 75th percentile
  6. 6 Eggleston Falls Moderate · 3920 cfs 73rd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Speculator (3 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 Speculator (26 waterfalls)

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

Austin Falls waterfall

Austin Falls

30.7 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
T Lake Falls waterfall

T Lake Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

45.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Limekiln Falls waterfall

Limekiln Falls

28.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 48 Waterfalls Near Speculator

Christine Falls

37.9 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
Auger Falls waterfall

Auger Falls

30.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
T Lake Falls waterfall

T Lake Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

45.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Limekiln Falls waterfall

Limekiln Falls

28.5 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

Ord Falls

19.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper Falls waterfall

Upper Falls

24.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Raquette Falls waterfall

Raquette Falls

24.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
9.0 miles 500 ft
Lower Falls waterfall

Lower Falls

24.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 200 ft

Touey Falls

45.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Millers Falls waterfall

Millers Falls

18.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bog River Falls waterfall

Bog River Falls

43.2 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
Agers Falls waterfall

Agers Falls

42.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hanging Spear Falls waterfall CC

Hanging Spear Falls

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

Crandall Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

7.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Speculator

Are there free waterfalls near Speculator?

There are 21 free waterfalls near Speculator, including Agers Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Speculator?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Speculator, including Canajoharie Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Speculator?

There are 26 dog-friendly waterfalls near Speculator, including Agers Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Speculator?

There are 31 kid-friendly waterfalls near Speculator, including Agers Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Speculator?

There are 4 waterfalls that allow swimming near Speculator, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Speculator?

The shortest waterfall hike near Speculator is Agers Falls at 0.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Speculator?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Speculator?

The closest waterfall to Speculator is Christine Falls, approximately 7.1 miles away.

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