Waterfall Hikes Near Fort Montgomery, NY

2,453 residents
New_York Time Zone
24 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Fort Montgomery? There are 24 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Fort Montgomery. 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 41.3415°N, -73.9846°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Fort Montgomery

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

24 of 24 gauged

8 of 24 waterfalls near Fort Montgomery are flowing strongly today

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

Updated 41 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 90°F

Aft 64°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 67°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sat 82°F Sunny
Sun 90°F Mostly Sunny Best
Mon 87°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 96°F Sunny
Wed 94°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Fort Montgomery (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.

Passaic Falls waterfall

Passaic Falls

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

Rippowan Falls

47.2 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Fort Montgomery (20 waterfalls)

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

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

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

Verkeerder Kill Falls

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

Stony Kill Falls

21.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft

All 24 Waterfalls Near Fort Montgomery

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

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

Passaic Falls

23.5 miles away
New Jersey
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Verkeerder Kill Falls waterfall CC

Verkeerder Kill Falls

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

Stony Kill Falls

21.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft
Rippowan Falls waterfall

Rippowan Falls

47.2 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft

Glenerie Falls

22.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Nevele Falls waterfall

Nevele Falls

19.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Pinchot Falls waterfall

Pinchot Falls

21.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Roxbury Falls waterfall

Roxbury Falls

30.6 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hanging Rock Falls waterfall

Hanging Rock Falls

26.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Denton Falls waterfall

Denton Falls

16.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

38.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Raymondskill Falls waterfall

Raymondskill Falls

7.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Katrina Falls waterfall

Katrina Falls

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

Vernooy Falls

31.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
3.5 miles 400 ft
Maple Falls waterfall

Maple Falls

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

Silverthread Falls

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

Dingmans Falls

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

Shohola Falls

19.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 150 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Fort Montgomery

Are there free waterfalls near Fort Montgomery?

There are 15 free waterfalls near Fort Montgomery, including Buttermilk Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Fort Montgomery?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Fort Montgomery?

There are 20 dog-friendly waterfalls near Fort Montgomery, including Buttermilk Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Fort Montgomery?

There are 20 kid-friendly waterfalls near Fort Montgomery, including Buttermilk Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Fort Montgomery?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Fort Montgomery?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Fort Montgomery?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Fort Montgomery?

Yes, 12 waterfalls near Fort Montgomery have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Fort Montgomery?

The closest waterfall to Fort Montgomery is Buttermilk Falls, approximately 2.4 miles away.

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