The Frozen Waterfalls On The Mohawk River In New York Are A Must-See This Winter

Winter in New York is a magical time — especially upstate. The land transforms into a gorgeous frozen wonderland! It's one of the benefits of living in such a cold place. Sure, the chill is unbearable at times, but it also makes the most beautiful spots in the area more spectacular. Case in point: our state's waterfalls. For a unique sight in the Empire State come winter, check out this frozen waterfall in New York!

Cohoes Falls is a must-see in New York. Located on the Mohawk River in the town of Cohoes, there is something so awe-inspiring about the waterfall.

The falls are easily accessible, too. You can visit the four-acre Falls View Park, which is right on the street.

The massive Cohoes falls is the second-largest in the state.

The falls are a whopping 1,000 feet high. We can't even comprehend how massive they are.

But while we love seeing the falls at their mightiest, they're also fascinating to see come wintertime.

All of New York's waterfalls are, really!

We all know winter in upstate New York is brutally cold — cold enough to freeze even the strongest waterfalls.

Suddenly, the gushing falls are transformed into frozen cascades of ice.

This powerful frozen waterfall in New York is incredibly unique, thanks to its sheer size. Almost like a glacier!

Seeing the falls when they turn into blocks of ice feels like a totally different experience.

It adds to the winter wonderland feel of upstate New York in the chillier months.

And all that ice makes the waterfalls particularly jaw-dropping during the spring.

Once Cohoe Falls starts to thaw, it's a powerful, rushing rapid.

Regardless of the season, Cohoe Falls is a magical place to visit in New York.

But there 's no denying that there's also something special about seeing a gorgeous, beloved place in a totally new way!

How do you prefer seeing Cohoe Falls? When the falls are frozen in the winter or in full force during the summer? Viewing from Falls View Park offers all the views you could hope for, and then some!

Please keep in mind that Falls View Park is not open in the winter.

For even more cold-season beauty, you'll find PLENTY to ogle on some of the best winter hikes in New York (like even more frozen waterfalls!). Then, snuggle up (and thaw out) in this warm and cozy mountain cabin.