Waterfall Hikes Near Chestnut Ridge, NY

10,339 residents
New York Time Zone
24 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Chestnut Ridge? There are 24 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Chestnut Ridge. 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 41.0829°N, -74.0551°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Chestnut Ridge

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

24 of 24 gauged

24 waterfalls near Chestnut Ridge have live flow data today

Bass Lake Falls Moderate Bushkill Falls Low Winona Falls Low 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 Hanging Rock Falls Moderate Nevele Falls Barely Flowing Pinchot Falls Barely Flowing Raymondskill Falls Barely Flowing Pottersville Falls Moderate Rippowan Falls Low Verkeerder Kill Falls Moderate Stony Kill Falls Moderate Tillman Falls Low

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 101°F

Tod 91°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 97°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 101°F Sunny Best
Fri 99°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 97°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 93°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 89°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Chestnut Ridge

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Pottersville Falls Moderate · 17 cfs 58th percentile
  2. 2 Hanging Rock Falls Moderate · 312 cfs 56th percentile
  3. 3 Stony Kill Falls Moderate · 211 cfs 52nd percentile
  4. 4 Verkeerder Kill Falls Moderate · 211 cfs 52nd percentile
  5. 5 Bass Lake Falls Moderate · 72 cfs 42nd percentile
  6. 6 Rippowan Falls Low · 3 cfs 20th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Chestnut Ridge (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

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

Rippowan Falls

37.1 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Chestnut Ridge (21 waterfalls)

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

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

42.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Maple Falls waterfall

Maple Falls

19.9 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tillman Falls waterfall

Tillman Falls

44 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 24 Waterfalls Near Chestnut Ridge

Passaic Falls waterfall

Passaic Falls

34 miles away
New Jersey
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

42.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Rippowan Falls waterfall

Rippowan Falls

37.1 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft
Maple Falls waterfall

Maple Falls

19.9 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tillman Falls waterfall

Tillman Falls

44 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bass Lake Falls

41.4 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Verkeerder Kill Falls waterfall CC

Verkeerder Kill Falls

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

Stony Kill Falls

21.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft
Bushkill Falls waterfall

Bushkill Falls

48.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Silverthread Falls waterfall

Silverthread Falls

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

Dingmans Falls

49 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Winona Falls

49.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Raymondskill Falls waterfall

Raymondskill Falls

49.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Deer Leap Falls waterfall

Deer Leap Falls

33.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Factory Falls waterfall

Factory Falls

33.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Fulmer Falls waterfall

Fulmer Falls

34 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.0 miles 150 ft
Nevele Falls waterfall

Nevele Falls

3.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Pinchot Falls

49.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Pottersville Falls waterfall

Pottersville Falls

17 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Chestnut Ridge

Are there free waterfalls near Chestnut Ridge?

There are 14 free waterfalls near Chestnut Ridge, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Chestnut Ridge?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Chestnut Ridge?

There are 21 dog-friendly waterfalls near Chestnut Ridge, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Chestnut Ridge?

There are 21 kid-friendly waterfalls near Chestnut Ridge, including Bass Lake Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Chestnut Ridge?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Chestnut Ridge?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Chestnut Ridge?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Chestnut Ridge?

Yes, 13 waterfalls near Chestnut Ridge have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Chestnut Ridge?

The closest waterfall to Chestnut Ridge is Passaic Falls, approximately 13.5 miles away.

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