Waterfall Hikes Near West Glens Falls, NY

9,565 residents
New York Time Zone
33 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near West Glens Falls? There are 33 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of West Glens Falls. 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 43.3057°N, -73.6964°W

Map of Waterfalls Near West Glens Falls

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

33 of 33 gauged

2 of 33 waterfalls near West Glens Falls are flowing strongly today

Auger Falls Moderate Austin Falls Moderate Christine Falls Moderate Bakers Falls Barely Flowing Bozen Kill Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Low Cohoes Falls Low Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Wymans Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Kane Falls Barely Flowing Center Rutland Falls Barely Flowing Sutherland Falls Barely Flowing Eggleston Falls Roaring Hamilton Falls Moderate Horton Falls Moderate Mine Lot Falls Moderate Hulls Falls Barely Flowing Phelps Falls Barely Flowing Russell Falls Barely Flowing Meadow Falls Moderate Rossman Falls Moderate T Lake Falls Moderate Split Rock Falls Moderate Spier Falls Roaring

Updated 28 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Sunny · 73°F

Aft 81°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 76°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 73°F Sunny Best
Lab 77°F Sunny
Tue 74°F Partly Sunny
Wed 70°F Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Thu 77°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near West Glens Falls

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 Christine Falls Strong · 175 cfs 76th percentile
  3. 3 Auger Falls Strong · 175 cfs 76th percentile
  4. 4 Austin Falls Strong · 175 cfs 76th percentile
  5. 5 Eggleston Falls Moderate · 1150 cfs 66th percentile
  6. 6 Rossman Falls Moderate · 187 cfs 64th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near West Glens Falls (1 waterfall)

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 West Glens Falls (22 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

7.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft

All 33 Waterfalls Near West Glens Falls

Bakers Falls waterfall CC

Bakers Falls

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

Spier Falls

29.5 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
Eggleston Falls waterfall

Eggleston Falls

33.1 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
Cohoes Falls waterfall

Cohoes Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

10 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

Linsey Falls

49.5 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
Austin Falls waterfall

Austin Falls

30.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Christine Falls

37.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Horton Falls waterfall

Horton Falls

4.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Split Rock Falls waterfall

Split Rock Falls

39.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Center Rutland Falls waterfall CC

Center Rutland Falls

25.2 miles away
Vermont
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
The Falls waterfall

The Falls

10.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Fairy Ladder Falls waterfall

Fairy Ladder Falls

43.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Artists Falls waterfall

Artists Falls

44 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Russell Falls waterfall

Russell Falls

44.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

7.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near West Glens Falls

Are there free waterfalls near West Glens Falls?

There are 16 free waterfalls near West Glens Falls, including Artists Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near West Glens Falls?

There is 1 easy waterfall hike near West Glens Falls, including Cohoes Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in West Glens Falls?

There are 22 dog-friendly waterfalls near West Glens Falls, including Artists Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near West Glens Falls?

There are 24 kid-friendly waterfalls near West Glens Falls, including Artists Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near West Glens Falls?

There are 5 waterfalls that allow swimming near West Glens Falls, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near West Glens Falls?

The shortest waterfall hike near West Glens Falls is Artists Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near West Glens Falls?

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

Do any waterfalls near West Glens Falls require permits?

Yes, 1 waterfall near West Glens Falls requires a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around West Glens Falls?

Yes, 5 waterfalls near West Glens Falls have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to West Glens Falls?

The closest waterfall to West Glens Falls is Bakers Falls, approximately 4.9 miles away.

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