Outdoors NearbyUpper Burden Falls
Upper Burden Falls is a waterfall in New York, about 2 miles from Troy. It is mapped as about 26 feet (8 m) high. Nearby you can also see Lower Burden Falls.
| Location | Near Troy, New York Directions |
|---|---|
| Trail parking | Mohawk-Hudson Bike-Hike Trail, about 0.9 mi from the falls straight-line distance to Upper Burden Falls; the trail itself is longer Directions to the parking |
| Height | about 26 ft (8 m) |
Data: OpenStreetMap contributors. Swim only where it is allowed; pools below falls can hide currents.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Upper Burden Falls?
In New York, about 2 miles from Troy, at 42.7036, -73.6899. The directions link takes you to the nearest road; the last part may be a trail.
Where is the trailhead for Upper Burden Falls?
The closest trail parking on the map is Mohawk-Hudson Bike-Hike Trail, about 0.9 miles from Upper Burden Falls in a straight line. The land manager for Upper Burden Falls can tell you the exact trail length.
How tall is Upper Burden Falls?
About 26 feet (8 meters), according to OpenStreetMap.
What other waterfalls are near Upper Burden Falls?
Lower Burden Falls (1 mi), Corning Cascade Falls (1 mi), Lower Burden Falls (1 mi) and Smart's Cascade (1 mi).