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 2 hours 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 · 43 cfs 81st percentile
  2. 2 Hanging Rock Falls Moderate · 313 cfs 68th percentile
  3. 3 Stony Kill Falls Moderate · 227 cfs 52nd percentile
  4. 4 Verkeerder Kill Falls Moderate · 227 cfs 52nd percentile
  5. 5 Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing · 109 cfs 8th percentile
  6. 6 Rippowan Falls Barely Flowing · 3 cfs 8th 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

Shohola Falls waterfall

Shohola Falls

39.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 150 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

33.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

38.7 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 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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