Waterfall Hikes Near Bronx, NY

1,472,654 residents
New York Time Zone
6 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

From the Bronx you cross the George Washington Bridge and reach Paterson in about half an hour, where the Passaic River drops 77 feet over the Great Falls. The walk is half a mile and dogs are welcome. Buttermilk Falls out toward the Delaware earns a full Saturday: 165 feet of water, a mile and a half of climbing trail with 500 feet of gain, swimming allowed once you arrive. Maple Falls and Pottersville Falls fill the middle distances at a mile and a half and a half mile. Six falls on the page.

Located at 40.8501°N, -73.8662°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Bronx

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6 waterfalls near Bronx have live flow data today

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Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 84°F

Fri 87°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 85°F Sunny
Sun 83°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 85°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 84°F Sunny Best
Wed 85°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 87°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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

  1. 1 Buttermilk Falls Moderate · 52 cfs 69th percentile
  2. 2 Rippowan Falls Moderate · 14 cfs 32nd percentile
  3. 3 Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing · 85 cfs 0th percentile
  4. 4 Pottersville Falls Barely Flowing · 67 cfs 0th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Bronx (2 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.

46.9 miles away
New Jersey
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
24.7 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Bronx (6 waterfalls)

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

42.4 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
49 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
17.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
25.7 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 6 Waterfalls Near Bronx

46.9 miles away
New Jersey
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
24.7 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft
42.4 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
49 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
17.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
25.7 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Bronx

Are there free waterfalls near Bronx?

There are 5 free waterfalls near Bronx, including Buttermilk Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Bronx?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Bronx, including Passaic Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Bronx?

There are 6 dog-friendly waterfalls near Bronx, including Buttermilk Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Bronx?

There are 6 kid-friendly waterfalls near Bronx, including Buttermilk Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Bronx?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Bronx, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Bronx?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Bronx?

The tallest waterfall near Bronx is Buttermilk Falls at 165 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Bronx?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near Bronx have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Bronx?

The closest waterfall to Bronx is Passaic Falls, approximately 16.6 miles away.

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