Cohoes Falls, Natural waterfall in Cohoes, United States
The Cohoes Falls spans 305 meters across the Mohawk River, dropping water from a height of 28 meters between Cohoes and Waterford.
The Dutch explorer Adriane Vander Donck documented a canoe accident at the falls in 1655, marking an early European record of this natural formation.
The Haudenosaunee consider this location sacred, as their oral tradition tells of the Great Peacemaker emerging from the falls to form their confederacy.
Falls View Park provides access to viewing platforms, an informational kiosk, and a pedestrian bridge from May through November between 7:00 AM and 7:30 PM.
During summer months, reduced water flow exposes the underlying shale rock formations, revealing geological patterns formed over millions of years.
Location: Waterford
Location: Cohoes
Height: 28 m
Width: 305 m
Part of: Mohawk River
GPS coordinates: 42.78756,-73.70946
Latest update: May 10, 2025 23:40
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