Waterfall Hikes Near Cold Spring, NY

1,844 residents
New York Time Zone
29 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Hikers already ride the train to Cold Spring for the Hudson Highlands, and the waterfall list stretches across the river from there. Stony Kill Falls drops 87 feet in the Shawangunks after a mile of walking. Verkeerder Kill Falls is the long one, 6.5 miles and 700 feet of gain to a 187-foot plunge off the Sam's Point plateau. Two different Buttermilk Falls made the list, and the 165-foot version has swimming below it. Twenty-nine falls come within fifty miles, dogs welcome throughout.

Located at 41.4191°N, -73.9545°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Cold Spring

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

29 of 29 gauged

20 of 29 waterfalls near Cold Spring are flowing strongly today

Buttermilk Falls Roaring Buttermilk Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Roaring Deer Leap Falls Roaring Dingmans Falls Roaring Factory Falls Roaring Fulmer Falls Roaring Silverthread Falls Roaring Denton Falls Roaring High Falls Roaring Katrina Falls Roaring Glenerie Falls Roaring Hanging Rock Falls Moderate High Falls Strong Ridgeway Falls Strong Nevele Falls Roaring Pinchot Falls Moderate Raymondskill Falls Moderate Rippowan Falls Roaring Roxbury Falls Roaring Shohola Falls Roaring Vernooy Falls Roaring Verkeerder Kill Falls Roaring Stony Kill Falls Roaring

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 71°F

Aft 62°F Areas Of Drizzle
Tue 71°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 75°F Mostly Sunny
Thu 80°F Mostly Sunny
Fri 80°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Sat 70°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Sun 66°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Cold Spring

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Buttermilk Falls Roaring ยท 90 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Silverthread Falls Roaring ยท 8 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Buttermilk Falls Roaring ยท 350 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 Roxbury Falls Roaring ยท 414 cfs 100th percentile
  5. 5 Deer Leap Falls Roaring ยท 8 cfs 100th percentile
  6. 6 Dingmans Falls Roaring ยท 8 cfs 100th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Cold Spring (15 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.

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

2.7 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Roxbury Falls waterfall

Roxbury Falls

31.5 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Cold Spring (23 waterfalls)

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

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

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

Verkeerder Kill Falls

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

Stony Kill Falls

29.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft

All 29 Waterfalls Near Cold Spring

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

2.7 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

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

Verkeerder Kill Falls

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

Stony Kill Falls

29.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Glenerie Falls in New York, about 53 feet of drop LiDAR

Glenerie Falls

30.6 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Roxbury Falls waterfall

Roxbury Falls

31.5 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Nevele Falls waterfall

Nevele Falls

32.1 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Passaic Falls waterfall

Passaic Falls

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

Rippowan Falls

35.3 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft
Hanging Rock Falls waterfall

Hanging Rock Falls

35.9 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Denton Falls waterfall

Denton Falls

35.9 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

35.9 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Katrina Falls waterfall

Katrina Falls

37.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Vernooy Falls waterfall

Vernooy Falls

39.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
3.5 miles 400 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Pinchot Falls in Pennsylvania, about 183 feet of drop LiDAR

Pinchot Falls

41.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

41.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Kaaterskill Falls waterfall

Kaaterskill Falls

42.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.6 miles 400 ft
Glen Falls waterfall

Glen Falls

43.9 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Raymondskill Falls waterfall

Raymondskill Falls

43.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Shohola Falls waterfall

Shohola Falls

44.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 150 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Cold Spring

Are there free waterfalls near Cold Spring?

There are 18 free waterfalls near Cold Spring, including Buttermilk Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Cold Spring?

There are 15 easy waterfall hikes near Cold Spring, including Buttermilk Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Cold Spring?

There are 23 dog-friendly waterfalls near Cold Spring, including Buttermilk Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Cold Spring?

There are 23 kid-friendly waterfalls near Cold Spring, including Buttermilk Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Cold Spring?

There are 3 waterfalls that allow swimming near Cold Spring, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Cold Spring?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Cold Spring?

The tallest waterfall near Cold Spring is Buttermilk Falls at 549 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Cold Spring?

Yes, 13 waterfalls near Cold Spring have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Cold Spring?

The closest waterfall to Cold Spring is Buttermilk Falls, approximately 2.7 miles away.

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