Buttermilk Falls
New York · 66-foot drop · Last verified 2026-05-15
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Buttermilk Falls is a waterfall in New York. It drops roughly 66 feet. Access details and conditions have not yet been verified in person by Fallspots — the data on this page comes from OpenStreetMap and USGS GNIS.
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| Waterfall | Distance | Height | Trail | Dogs | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buttermilk Falls (this page) | — | 66 ft | — | — | — |
| Star Falls | 0 mi | 23 ft | — | — | — |
| Minelot Falls | 4 mi | 98 ft | — | Y | Free |
| Bozen KIll Falls | 4 mi | 49 ft | — | — | — |
| French Hollow Falls | 4 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Horton Falls | 8 mi | 82 ft | — | — | — |
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How tall is Buttermilk Falls?
Buttermilk Falls is 66 feet (20 m) tall. Height is sourced from OSM.
How far is Buttermilk Falls from a major city?
Buttermilk Falls is 0 miles from Altamont (about 1 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
42.7041, -74.0430
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Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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