Cohoes Falls
New York · 89-foot drop · Last verified 2026-05-15
Cohoes Falls is a waterfall in Saratoga County, New York. It drops roughly 89 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cohoes Falls (this page) | — | 89 ft | — | — | — |
| Buttermilk Falls | 1 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Piscawen Falls | 4 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Poesten Kill Falls | 5 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Poesten Kill Falls | 5 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Swatling Falls | 5 mi | — | — | — | — |
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How tall is Cohoes Falls?
Cohoes Falls is 89 feet (27 m) tall. Height is sourced from OSM.
How far is Cohoes Falls from a major city?
Cohoes Falls is 1 miles from Cohoes (about 1 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
42.7877, -73.7090
Sources and live status
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Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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