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Best waterfalls in New York

We prioritized height, flow reliability, and accessibility. Each pick links to a full schema-ready detail page.

260 ftTallest drop
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  1. #1

    167 ft (50.9 m)0.1 mi
    Block

    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.

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  2. #2

    260 ft (79.2 m)2.6 mi
    Tiered

    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.

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  3. #3

    215 ft (65.5 m)1.9 mi
    Plunge

    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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