Waterfall Hikes Near Chester, NY

4,064 residents

New York Time Zone

39 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Chester? There are 39 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Chester. 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 41.3570°N, -74.2768°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Chester

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Bass Lake Falls Moderate Buck Hill Falls Barely Flowing Bushkill Falls Barely Flowing Winona Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Darbytown Falls Barely Flowing Deer Leap Falls Barely Flowing Dingmans Falls Barely Flowing Factory Falls Barely Flowing Fulmer Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Silverthread Falls Barely Flowing Denton Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Katrina Falls Barely Flowing Glenerie Falls Barely Flowing Hanging Rock Falls Moderate High Falls Low Ridgeway Falls Low High Falls Low Indian Ladder Falls Barely Flowing Leavitt Falls Barely Flowing Spruce Cabin Falls Barely Flowing Snow Hill Falls Barely Flowing Little Falls Barely Flowing Wangum Falls Barely Flowing Nevele Falls Barely Flowing Pinchot Falls Moderate Raymondskill Falls Moderate Rippowan Falls Barely Flowing Roxbury Falls Barely Flowing Shohola Falls Barely Flowing Vernooy Falls Barely Flowing Verkeerder Kill Falls Barely Flowing Stony Kill Falls Barely Flowing Tillman Falls Barely Flowing

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Sun 91°F Sunny

Mon 85°F Chance Rain Showers

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Chester (6 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 Chester (27 waterfalls)

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

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

26.1 miles away

New York

Moderate

1.5 miles 500 ft

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

44.3 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Verkeerder Kill Falls waterfall

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Verkeerder Kill Falls

11.7 miles away

New York

Moderate

6.5 miles 700 ft

Stony Kill Falls waterfall

Stony Kill Falls

12.3 miles away

New York

Moderate

1.0 miles 200 ft

Pinchot Falls

1.1 miles away

Pennsylvania

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

All 39 Waterfalls Near Chester

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

26.1 miles away

New York

Moderate

1.5 miles 500 ft

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

44.3 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Verkeerder Kill Falls waterfall

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Verkeerder Kill Falls

11.7 miles away

New York

Moderate

6.5 miles 700 ft

Stony Kill Falls waterfall

Stony Kill Falls

12.3 miles away

New York

Moderate

1.0 miles 200 ft

Nevele Falls waterfall

Nevele Falls

8.5 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Pinchot Falls

1.1 miles away

Pennsylvania

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Hanging Rock Falls waterfall

Hanging Rock Falls

7.5 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Denton Falls waterfall

Denton Falls

19 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

High Falls waterfall

High Falls

17.7 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Passaic Falls waterfall

Passaic Falls

35.9 miles away

New Jersey

Drive Up

0.1 miles 50 ft

Katrina Falls waterfall

Katrina Falls

21.6 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.0 miles 300 ft

Raymondskill Falls waterfall

Raymondskill Falls

3.4 miles away

Pennsylvania

Easy

0.6 miles 100 ft

Vernooy Falls waterfall

Vernooy Falls

16.4 miles away

New York

Moderate

3.5 miles 400 ft

Shohola Falls waterfall

Shohola Falls

10.4 miles away

Pennsylvania

Easy

0.6 miles 150 ft

Maple Falls waterfall

Maple Falls

32.1 miles away

New Jersey

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Silverthread Falls waterfall

Silverthread Falls

8.2 miles away

Pennsylvania

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Dingmans Falls waterfall

Dingmans Falls

8.4 miles away

Pennsylvania

Easy

0.6 miles 100 ft

Fulmer Falls waterfall

Fulmer Falls

9.1 miles away

Pennsylvania

Easy

1.0 miles 150 ft

Factory Falls waterfall

Factory Falls

9.1 miles away

Pennsylvania

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Deer Leap Falls waterfall

Deer Leap Falls

9.2 miles away

Pennsylvania

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Chester

Are there free waterfalls near Chester?

There are 22 free waterfalls near Chester, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Chester?

There are 6 easy waterfall hikes near Chester, including Dingmans Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Chester?

There are 27 dog-friendly waterfalls near Chester, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Chester?

There are 27 kid-friendly waterfalls near Chester, including Bass Lake Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Chester?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Chester?

The shortest waterfall hike near Chester is Bass Lake Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Chester?

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

Do any waterfalls near Chester require permits?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Chester requires a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Chester?

Yes, 24 waterfalls near Chester have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Chester?

The closest waterfall to Chester is Buttermilk Falls, approximately 9.1 miles away.

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