Judds Falls
Otsego County, New York
Your visit at a glance
- Waterfall height
- 121 ft (37 m)
- Location
- Otsego County, New York
- Access status
- Partial: roadside view from the crest; land ownership not confirmed
- The walk
- A few minutes to the crest; over an hour to go down the gorge and up to the base
- Ground & access
- Short walk to the crest. The path into the gorge is not maintained, narrow and risky, with flash flood danger in storms.
Judds Falls is a 135-foot cascade at the head of Canajoharie Creek. From the gravel parking area beside NY 166 near the crest, a short walk leads to a view from the top of the falls. NYFalls says the falls are not in an official park or preserve; the land seems to be public, possibly state highway land, but this is not confirmed. An unmaintained, overgrown and risky path goes down to the creek for those who want to reach the base.
Plan your visit
Small gravel pull-off on NY 166 north of Cherry Valley, short walk to the crest of Judds Falls
NYFalls says it takes a few minutes to walk from the parking area to the crest, and over an hour to hike down the gorge and up to the base. No distance in miles is given.
Short walk to the crest. The path into the gorge is not maintained, narrow and risky, with flash flood danger in storms.
Where to start
Gravel parking area for 2 or 3 cars off NY 166 near the crest of the falls (NYFalls coordinates N 42.82196 / W 74.73495). Alternate parking for about 2 cars at Salt Springville Road and NY 166.
Timing & water
The falls can be seen from the crest year-round. Best flow in early spring.
Before you go
NYFalls lists admission as free.
Visitor informationVisit sources
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Within 40 straight-line miles. Road and trail distances will differ.
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