Waterfall Hikes Near Brooklyn, NY
within 50 miles
Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Brooklyn? Luckily, there are 11 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Brooklyn, making it a perfect hub for waterfall enthusiasts. These trails range from easy to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.
Map of Waterfalls Near Brooklyn
Find waterfalls to hike near Brooklyn
🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Brooklyn (10 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.

Maple Falls
22.4 miles awayNew Jersey
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Passaic Falls
22.8 miles awayNew Jersey
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Buttermilk Falls
23.1 miles awayNew York
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Pottersville Falls
41 miles awayNew Jersey
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Rippowan Falls
28.1 miles awayConnecticut
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft
🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Brooklyn (11 waterfalls)
Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Maple Falls
22.4 miles awayNew Jersey
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Passaic Falls
22.8 miles awayNew Jersey
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Buttermilk Falls
23.1 miles awayNew York
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Pottersville Falls
41 miles awayNew Jersey
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Rippowan Falls
28.1 miles awayConnecticut
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft

Buttermilk Falls
31.2 miles awayNew York
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 1.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 500 ft
All Hiking Trails Near Brooklyn With Waterfalls

Maple Falls
22.4 miles awayNew Jersey
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Passaic Falls
22.8 miles awayNew Jersey
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Buttermilk Falls
23.1 miles awayNew York
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Pottersville Falls
41 miles awayNew Jersey
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Rippowan Falls
28.1 miles awayConnecticut
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft

Buttermilk Falls
31.2 miles awayNew York
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 1.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 500 ft

Scudders Falls
37.3 miles awayPennsylvania
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Tillman Falls
32.7 miles awayNew Jersey
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Silverthread Falls
44.2 miles awayPennsylvania
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.3 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Raymondskill Falls
38.3 miles awayPennsylvania
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.6 miles
Elevation Gain: 100 ft

Pinchot Falls
39.4 miles awayPennsylvania
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft