Waterfall Hikes Near Valatie, NY

1,668 residents
New York Time Zone
37 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Valatie? There are 37 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Valatie. 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 42.4134°N, -73.6779°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Valatie

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

37 of 37 gauged

2 of 37 waterfalls near Valatie 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 Chapel Falls Moderate Dickinson Falls Moderate Horton Falls Moderate Mine Lot Falls Moderate Glendale Falls Moderate Glenerie Falls Moderate Great Falls Moderate 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 Straton Falls Strong 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 76°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Wed 76°F Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Thu 77°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Valatie

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Spier Falls Roaring · 744 cfs 94th percentile
  2. 2 Windsor Jambs Strong · 69 cfs 87th percentile
  3. 3 Straton Falls Strong · 8 cfs 79th percentile
  4. 4 Great Falls Moderate · 467 cfs 74th percentile
  5. 5 Glenerie Falls Moderate · 159 cfs 73rd percentile
  6. 6 Bear Rock Falls Moderate · 366 cfs 71st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Valatie (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.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Valatie (27 waterfalls)

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

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

10 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft

All 37 Waterfalls Near Valatie

Rossman Falls

19.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Meadow Falls

28.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

12.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft

Dickinson Falls

37.4 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
Cohoes Falls waterfall

Cohoes Falls

9.8 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

Lulu Cascade

27.8 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Horton Falls waterfall

Horton Falls

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

Rensselaerville Falls

21.2 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
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
Wahconah Falls waterfall

Wahconah Falls

35.3 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

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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Valatie

Are there free waterfalls near Valatie?

There are 22 free waterfalls near Valatie, including Bakers Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Valatie?

There are 4 easy waterfall hikes near Valatie, including Chapel Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Valatie?

There are 27 dog-friendly waterfalls near Valatie, including Bash Bish Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Valatie?

There are 28 kid-friendly waterfalls near Valatie, including Bakers Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Valatie?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Valatie?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Valatie?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Valatie?

Yes, 8 waterfalls near Valatie have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Valatie?

The closest waterfall to Valatie is Rossman Falls, approximately 6.7 miles away.

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16.3 mi 72°F

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35.9 mi 75°F

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