Cohoes Falls, Waterford

About Cohoes Falls

Cohoes Falls is a 65-foot tall cascade on the Mohawk River where visitors view the waterfall from two publicly accessible parks. Falls View Park, the larger venue, features multiple viewing spots, picnic tables, and a footbridge over the river, with smoothly paved walkways and gentle slopes for access. Overlook Park, located off Cataract Street, offers a viewing platform and interpretive signage. The cascade typically runs 600 feet wide, though heavy rain or flooding can reveal its full width of over 800 feet. Both parks have admission-free access during daylight hours. A visit typically takes fifteen minutes to an hour. The parks' lower viewing areas at Falls View require stairs, but upper areas remain accessible. Neither park has restrooms. Cohoes Falls is located in Waterford, New York, north of Albany on the Mohawk River.