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2026 Waterfalls in New York
We’ve mapped 3 waterfalls in New York, covering 3 waterfall types across the Appalachian Highlands.
New York's waterfall scene is anchored by Niagara Falls — the most famous waterfall in North America, with a US-side state park (drive-up Bridal Veil and American Falls) and a Canadian-side broader Horseshoe view. Beyond Niagara, Taughannock Falls outside Ithaca is a 215-foot vertical plunge (taller than Niagara's American Falls) accessible by an easy 0.75-mile gorge trail. Kaaterskill Falls in the Catskills is a two-tier 260-foot cascade with a moderate 1.4-mile hike. The Finger Lakes region adds Buttermilk, Watkins Glen, and Robert H. Treman.
If you only have a single trip in upstate New York this season, target Kaaterskill Falls in the Catskills — a 260-foot two-tier drop reached by a short, well-maintained out-and-back.
Editor’s picks
Editor's picks across New York's headline waterfalls — start with the marquee Catskills cascade, then the Finger Lakes gorges:
- Kaaterskill Falls — the 260-foot two-tiered Catskills cascade central to the Hudson River School of 19th-century landscape painting — 2.6-mile loop via the Laurel House Road trailhead, peak fall foliage mid-October to early November.
- Taughannock Falls — the 215-foot Finger Lakes plunge taller than Niagara's American Falls — easy 0.75-mile gorge trail outside Ithaca.
- Niagara Falls — the marquee North American waterfall — drive-up Bridal Veil and American Falls on the US side.
All waterfalls in New York
Waterfall type
Difficulty
Amenities
Kaaterskill Falls
Greene County, NY
Kaaterskill Falls is a 260-foot tiered waterfall in Greene County, New York, reached by a moderate hike over 2.6 miles.
Niagara Falls
Niagara County, NY
Niagara Falls is a 167-foot block waterfall in Niagara County, New York, reached by drive-up access over 0.1 miles.
Taughannock Falls
Tompkins County, NY
Taughannock Falls is a 215-foot plunge waterfall in Tompkins County, New York, reached by an easy walk over 1.9 miles.
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Niagara Falls
Niagara County, NY
Niagara Falls is a 167-foot block waterfall in Niagara County, New York, reached by drive-up access over 0.1 miles.
Kaaterskill Falls
Greene County, NY
Kaaterskill Falls is a 260-foot tiered waterfall in Greene County, New York, reached by a moderate hike over 2.6 miles.
Taughannock Falls
Tompkins County, NY
Taughannock Falls is a 215-foot plunge waterfall in Tompkins County, New York, reached by an easy walk over 1.9 miles.
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