Waterfall Hikes Near Brooklyn, NY

Brooklyn occupies a low-lying coastal plain along New York Harbor, bordered by shoreline bluffs, parkland ridges and tree-filled ravines that quickly transition across the river to the rocky Palisades and Hudson Valley gorges. Waterfall hikes within 50 miles tend to be moderate woodland and canyon trails with some short roadside cascades, a handful of easy park walks and one drive-up site, offering hikes that pair urban access with steep river-cliff terrain for day outings.