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3.5/ 10
NEW YORK · WATERFALL · 42.77651, -73.68742

Buttermilk Falls

One for the list

Is it plungeworthy?

feet tall

A waterfall on Mohawk River.

Scale12/60
Documentation15/20
Character8/20

The details

Watercourse
Mohawk River
Coordinates
42.77651, -73.68742
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About Buttermilk Falls

Buttermilk Falls is a waterfall in New York, on Mohawk River.

It's fullest after rain, and flow can drop off during dry spells — plan around recent weather.

Plungeworthy rates Buttermilk Falls 3.5/10 — one for the list. The score weighs its scale, how confidently it's mapped, and its character.

Where it is

Before you go

The pin marks the feature, not a trailhead or a legal route in. Some sit on private land or need a real hike, and conditions change with season and rain. Check local access, don't trespass, and never enter water — hot or cold — where it isn't safe.

Common questions

Where is Buttermilk Falls?

Buttermilk Falls is a waterfall in New York, at 42.77651, -73.68742.

Is Buttermilk Falls worth visiting?

One for the list — Plungeworthy rates it 3.5/10.

Gear for the trip

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