Cohoes Falls ranked among world's most accessible waterfalls

A study by AllClear Travel Insurance has ranked 129 of the world's most famous waterfalls based on accessibility, factoring in trail distance, elevation gain, proximity to airports, and weather conditions.

Cohoes Falls in New York's Capital Region was named the fifth easiest waterfall in the world to visit, earning a difficulty score of 26.2. Located on the Mohawk River near Albany International Airport, the falls are accessible via a half-mile trail with an elevation gain of 102 feet.

Niagara Falls also appeared in the top 20, ranking 20th with a difficulty score of 32.5. The United States secured seven of the top 20 spots in the global rankings, which were led by Hawaii's Rainbow Falls.