Waterfall Hikes Near Balmville, NY

3,781 residents
New York Time Zone
23 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Balmville? There are 23 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Balmville. These trails range from drive_up to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 41.5281°N, -74.0234°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Balmville

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

23 of 23 gauged

1 of 23 waterfalls near Balmville is flowing strongly today

Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Glen Falls Barely Flowing Kaaterskill Falls Barely Flowing Denton Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Katrina Falls Barely Flowing Glenerie Falls Barely Flowing Great Falls Barely Flowing Hanging Rock Falls Moderate High Falls Barely Flowing Nevele Falls Barely Flowing Pinchot Falls Low Raymondskill Falls Low Rippowan Falls Barely Flowing Roxbury Falls Barely Flowing Shohola Falls Strong Vernooy Falls Barely Flowing Verkeerder Kill Falls Moderate Stony Kill Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 105°F

Wed 98°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 105°F Sunny Best
Fri 102°F Sunny
Ind 97°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 90°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 85°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 87°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Balmville

Updated about 1 hour ago

Ranked by live stream-gauge flow versus each waterfall's seasonal normal.

  1. 1 Shohola Falls Strong ยท 44 cfs 82nd percentile
  2. 2 Hanging Rock Falls Moderate ยท 313 cfs 68th percentile
  3. 3 Stony Kill Falls Moderate ยท 227 cfs 52nd percentile
  4. 4 Verkeerder Kill Falls Moderate ยท 227 cfs 52nd percentile
  5. 5 Raymondskill Falls Low ยท 2100 cfs 19th percentile
  6. 6 Pinchot Falls Low ยท 2100 cfs 19th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Balmville (4 waterfalls)

Easy access waterfalls are drive-up or short-walk friendly. Perfect for families, casual visitors, or anyone who loves waterfalls but is "so-so" about hiking.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Balmville (19 waterfalls)

Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

10.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Verkeerder Kill Falls waterfall CC

Verkeerder Kill Falls

20.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
6.5 miles 700 ft
Stony Kill Falls waterfall

Stony Kill Falls

21.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft
Hanging Rock Falls waterfall

Hanging Rock Falls

27.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 23 Waterfalls Near Balmville

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

10.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Verkeerder Kill Falls waterfall CC

Verkeerder Kill Falls

20.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
6.5 miles 700 ft
Stony Kill Falls waterfall

Stony Kill Falls

21.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft
Nevele Falls waterfall

Nevele Falls

3.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Glenerie Falls

22.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hanging Rock Falls waterfall

Hanging Rock Falls

27.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Denton Falls waterfall

Denton Falls

35.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

36.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

42.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Katrina Falls waterfall

Katrina Falls

35.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Roxbury Falls waterfall

Roxbury Falls

28.9 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Vernooy Falls waterfall

Vernooy Falls

31.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
3.5 miles 400 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

22 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Kaaterskill Falls waterfall

Kaaterskill Falls

43.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.6 miles 400 ft
Glen Falls waterfall

Glen Falls

24 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Passaic Falls waterfall

Passaic Falls

34 miles away
New Jersey
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

13.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rippowan Falls waterfall

Rippowan Falls

37.1 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft

Pinchot Falls

49.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Raymondskill Falls waterfall

Raymondskill Falls

49.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Balmville

Are there free waterfalls near Balmville?

There are 13 free waterfalls near Balmville, including Buttermilk Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Balmville?

There are 4 easy waterfall hikes near Balmville, including Passaic Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Balmville?

There are 19 dog-friendly waterfalls near Balmville, including Buttermilk Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Balmville?

There are 19 kid-friendly waterfalls near Balmville, including Buttermilk Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Balmville?

There are 3 waterfalls that allow swimming near Balmville, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Balmville?

The shortest waterfall hike near Balmville is Buttermilk Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Balmville?

The tallest waterfall near Balmville is Kaaterskill Falls at 260 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Balmville?

Yes, 6 waterfalls near Balmville have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Balmville?

The closest waterfall to Balmville is Buttermilk Falls, approximately 10.3 miles away.

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