Waterfall Hikes Near Troy, NY

51,268 residents
New York Time Zone
39 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Troy? There are 39 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Troy. 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 42.7354°N, -73.6751°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Troy

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

39 of 39 gauged

1 of 39 waterfalls near Troy is 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 Moderate Cohoes Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Moderate Glen Falls Moderate Kaaterskill Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Low Kane Falls Low Canajoharie Falls Moderate Judds Falls Moderate Dickinson Falls Moderate Horton Falls Moderate Mine Lot Falls Moderate Eggleston Falls Moderate Glendale Falls Moderate Glenerie 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 about 2 hours 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 76°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 73°F Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
Thu 80°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Troy

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Spier Falls Roaring · 738 cfs 93rd percentile
  2. 2 Glenerie Falls Moderate · 162 cfs 74th percentile
  3. 3 Umpachene Falls Moderate · 371 cfs 73rd percentile
  4. 4 Bear Rock Falls Moderate · 371 cfs 73rd percentile
  5. 5 Race Brook Falls Moderate · 371 cfs 73rd percentile
  6. 6 Kaaterskill Falls Moderate · 1 cfs 71st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Troy (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 waterfall

Cohoes Falls

9.8 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

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

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

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

10 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
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

All 39 Waterfalls Near Troy

Bash Bish Falls waterfall

Bash Bish Falls

1.6 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Glen Falls waterfall

Glen Falls

7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Windsor Jambs

20.1 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

32.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft

Boucks Falls

10.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Kane Falls waterfall

Kane Falls

42.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Race Brook Falls waterfall

Race Brook Falls

5.8 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
3.0 miles 800 ft
Kaaterskill Falls waterfall

Kaaterskill Falls

4.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.6 miles 400 ft
Bear Rock Falls waterfall

Bear Rock Falls

6.5 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

11 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
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

Glenerie Falls

38.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Umpachene Falls waterfall

Umpachene Falls

12.2 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Mine Kill Falls waterfall

Mine Kill Falls

19.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Glendale Falls waterfall

Glendale Falls

34.8 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Judds Falls waterfall

Judds Falls

22.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Manorkill Falls waterfall

Manorkill Falls

23.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Troy

Are there free waterfalls near Troy?

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

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Troy?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Troy?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Troy?

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

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Troy?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Troy?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Troy?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Troy?

Yes, 5 waterfalls near Troy have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Troy?

The closest waterfall to Troy is Buttermilk Falls, approximately 2.5 miles away.

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