Upper Burden Falls
New York · 26-foot drop · Last verified 2026-05-15
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Upper Burden Falls is a waterfall in New York. It drops roughly 26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Burden Falls (this page) | — | 26 ft | — | — | — |
| Lower Burden Falls | 0 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Corning Cascade Falls | 0 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Lower Burden Falls | 1 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Smart's Cascade | 1 mi | — | — | — | — |
| Upper Burden Falls | 1 mi | — | — | — | — |
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How tall is Upper Burden Falls?
Upper Burden Falls is 26 feet (8 m) tall. Height is sourced from OSM.
How far is Upper Burden Falls from a major city?
Upper Burden Falls is 2 miles from Watervliet (about 2 minutes' drive).
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Where it is
42.7036, -73.6899
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Last verified by Fallspots: 2026-05-15
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