Hoosick Falls

Rensselaer County, New York

Your visit at a glance

Waterfall height: Not recorded
Location: Rensselaer County, New York
Access status: Village bridge viewpoint with greenway parking
The walk: Bridge viewpoint beside a parking area; no walk distance given
Ground & access: Village street and bridge sidewalk; greenway is gravel, grass and dirt.

The falls that gave Hoosick Falls its name are now dammed. Main Street crosses the Hoosic River on a bridge over the falls at the edge of the historic district. The Hoosick River Greenway, a 2.5-mile gravel, grass and dirt path along the river, crosses Main Street at this bridge, where there is a second parking area. View the falls from the bridge or the greenway.

Plan your visit

Main Street bridge over the Hoosic River in the village of Hoosick Falls

The Hoosick River Greenway listing places a parking area at the Main Street bridge over the falls. No walking distance is given; the full greenway path is 2.5 miles one way.

Village street and bridge sidewalk; greenway is gravel, grass and dirt.

Where to start

Greenway parking area at the Main Street bridge over the falls; the greenway also starts at the ballpark.

Timing & water

No seasonal closure is listed.

Before you go

No fee or reservation is mentioned.

Visitor information

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More waterfalls nearby

Within 40 straight-line miles. Road and trail distances will differ.

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Waterfall location

Rensselaer County, New York.

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