Waterfall Hikes Near Westmere, NY

7,798 residents
New York Time Zone
38 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Westmere? There are 38 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Westmere. 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 42.6884°N, -73.8744°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Westmere

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

38 of 38 gauged

3 of 38 waterfalls near Westmere are flowing strongly today

Bakers Falls Barely Flowing Bash Bish Falls Moderate Bear Rock Falls Moderate Race Brook 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 Low Cohoes Falls Low Buttermilk Falls Moderate Glen Falls Moderate Kaaterskill Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Canajoharie Falls Strong Judds Falls Strong Dickinson Falls Moderate Horton Falls Moderate Mine Lot Falls Moderate Eggleston Falls Moderate Glenerie Falls Moderate Hardenburgh Falls Moderate Leatherstocking 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 27 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 74°F

Aft 80°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 76°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 74°F Mostly Sunny Best
Lab 77°F Sunny
Tue 75°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 71°F Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
Thu 79°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Westmere

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Spier Falls Roaring · 769 cfs 97th percentile
  2. 2 Judds Falls Strong · 5 cfs 75th percentile
  3. 3 Canajoharie Falls Strong · 5 cfs 75th percentile
  4. 4 Glenerie Falls Moderate · 161 cfs 74th percentile
  5. 5 Eggleston Falls Moderate · 3950 cfs 73rd percentile
  6. 6 Bear Rock Falls Moderate · 369 cfs 72nd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Westmere (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.

Cohoes Falls waterfall

Cohoes Falls

9.8 miles away
New York
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Westmere (28 waterfalls)

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

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
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

10 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Bozen Kill Falls waterfall

Bozen Kill Falls

33.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 38 Waterfalls Near Westmere

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
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
Bozen Kill Falls waterfall

Bozen Kill Falls

33.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Dickinson Falls

37.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Meadow Falls

28.4 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

Rossman Falls

19.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Glen Falls waterfall

Glen Falls

7 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

Boucks Falls

10.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Money Brook Falls waterfall

Money Brook Falls

Massachusetts
Moderate
3.5 miles 500 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

11.4 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
Spier Falls waterfall

Spier Falls

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

Kaaterskill Falls

4.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.6 miles 400 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

11 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft

Lulu Cascade

27.8 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Westmere

Are there free waterfalls near Westmere?

There are 19 free waterfalls near Westmere, including Bakers Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Westmere?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Westmere?

There are 28 dog-friendly waterfalls near Westmere, including Bash Bish Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Westmere?

There are 29 kid-friendly waterfalls near Westmere, including Bakers Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Westmere?

There are 7 waterfalls that allow swimming near Westmere, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Westmere?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Westmere?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Westmere?

Yes, 4 waterfalls near Westmere have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Westmere?

The closest waterfall to Westmere is Horton Falls, approximately 2.8 miles away.

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