Outdoors
Waterfalls near Albany
30 named waterfalls within 37 miles, nearest first, with a map and directions.
Waterfalls within 37 mi
30
Closest
4.8 mi
Lower Burden Falls
Within 10 miles
7
Tallest
92 ft
Cohoes Falls
Worth the drive
Map
Map of 30 places loads as you scroll.
All waterfalls, nearest first
- 4.8miLower Burden Falls
- 5.5miUpper Burden Falls
- 6.2miPoesten Kill Falls
- 7.3miVloman Kill Falls
- 7.6miHorton Falls
- 8.1miPiscawen Falls
- 9.7miCohoes Falls92 ft
- 10.1miWynants Kill Falls
- 11.1miFrench Hollow Falls
- 11.2miBarberville Falls92 ft
- 13.1miMinelot Falls
- 13.6miSliding Rock Falls
- 14.4miHoags Corners Falls
- 14.9miSwatling Falls
- 15miButtermilk Falls
- 15.1miStar Falls
- 15.5miDickinson Falls
- 16.2miTrip Falls
- 17.4miThird Falls
- 17.6miButtermilk Middle Falls
- 17.6miSecond Falls
- 18.8miJacob's Ladder Falls
- 18.9miSergeant Falls
- 19.1miBozen KIll Falls
- 19.2miUpper Plotter Kill Falls
- 19.2miLower Plotter Kill Falls
- 21.9miRensselaerville Upper Falls
- 24.8miHaley Falls
- 34.9miBouck's Falls
- 35.4miKaaterskill Falls
Straight-line distance from the center of Albany; driving and trail distances are longer.
Before you go
Most falls run strongest in spring and after storms, and some dry up by late summer.
Rocks near falls are slick with spray and algae; most waterfall injuries come from climbing or wading at the top.
Some falls are on private land or need a permit or parking pass. Confirm trail status before you go.
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Questions
What is the closest waterfall to Albany?
Lower Burden Falls, about 4.8 miles from the center of Albany.
How many waterfalls are near Albany?
30 named waterfalls are within 37 miles, 7 of them within 10 miles.
What is the tallest waterfall near Albany?
Cohoes Falls, about 92 feet (28 m), 9.7 miles away.
When is the best time to see waterfalls near Albany?
Spring and the days after heavy rain bring the most flow. In dry months smaller falls can slow to a trickle.
Sources: Wikidata and OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), checked 2026-11-08; photos from Wikimedia Commons under the licenses shown. Access, fees and conditions change; check before visiting.