Waterfall Hikes Near Buchanan, NY

2,272 residents
New York Time Zone
23 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Buchanan? There are 23 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Buchanan. 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 41.2642°N, -73.9468°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Buchanan

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

23 of 23 gauged

1 of 23 waterfalls near Buchanan is flowing strongly today

Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Deer Leap Falls Barely Flowing Dingmans Falls Barely Flowing Factory Falls Barely Flowing Fulmer Falls Barely Flowing Silverthread Falls Barely Flowing Denton Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Katrina Falls Barely Flowing Glenerie Falls Moderate Hanging Rock Falls Moderate Nevele Falls Barely Flowing Pinchot Falls Moderate Raymondskill Falls Moderate Rippowan Falls Low Roxbury Falls Strong Vernooy Falls Low Verkeerder Kill Falls Barely Flowing Stony Kill Falls Barely Flowing Tillman Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Sunny · 98°F

Thu 100°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Fri 98°F Sunny Best
Ind 95°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 90°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 80°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Tue 82°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 82°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Buchanan

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Roxbury Falls Strong ยท 53 cfs 84th percentile
  2. 2 Raymondskill Falls Moderate ยท 2400 cfs 63rd percentile
  3. 3 Pinchot Falls Moderate ยท 2400 cfs 63rd percentile
  4. 4 Glenerie Falls Moderate ยท 79 cfs 59th percentile
  5. 5 Hanging Rock Falls Moderate ยท 310 cfs 40th percentile
  6. 6 Vernooy Falls Low ยท 14 cfs 10th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Buchanan (5 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.

Passaic Falls waterfall

Passaic Falls

17.4 miles away
New Jersey
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Rippowan Falls waterfall

Rippowan Falls

20 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft

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

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

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

21.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Verkeerder Kill Falls waterfall CC

Verkeerder Kill Falls

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

Stony Kill Falls

12 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft

All 23 Waterfalls Near Buchanan

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

21.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Passaic Falls waterfall

Passaic Falls

17.4 miles away
New Jersey
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Rippowan Falls waterfall

Rippowan Falls

20 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft
Verkeerder Kill Falls waterfall CC

Verkeerder Kill Falls

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

Stony Kill Falls

12 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft

Glenerie Falls

15.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Roxbury Falls waterfall

Roxbury Falls

40.4 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Raymondskill Falls waterfall

Raymondskill Falls

46.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Nevele Falls waterfall

Nevele Falls

23.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Pinchot Falls

28.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Maple Falls waterfall

Maple Falls

31.5 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Silverthread Falls waterfall

Silverthread Falls

45.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Dingmans Falls waterfall

Dingmans Falls

45.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Fulmer Falls waterfall

Fulmer Falls

11.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.0 miles 150 ft
Factory Falls waterfall

Factory Falls

11.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Deer Leap Falls waterfall

Deer Leap Falls

11.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hanging Rock Falls waterfall

Hanging Rock Falls

16.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tillman Falls waterfall

Tillman Falls

40.8 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Denton Falls waterfall

Denton Falls

1.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Buchanan

Are there free waterfalls near Buchanan?

There are 14 free waterfalls near Buchanan, including Buttermilk Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Buchanan?

There are 5 easy waterfall hikes near Buchanan, including Dingmans Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Buchanan?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Buchanan?

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

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Buchanan?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Buchanan?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Buchanan?

The tallest waterfall near Buchanan is Verkeerder Kill Falls at 187 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Buchanan?

Yes, 11 waterfalls near Buchanan have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Buchanan?

The closest waterfall to Buchanan is Buttermilk Falls, approximately 5.8 miles away.

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