Waterfall Hikes Near Fort Montgomery, NY

2,453 residents
New York Time Zone
27 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Fort Montgomery? There are 27 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

27 of 27 gauged

27 waterfalls near Fort Montgomery have live flow data today

Buttermilk Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Glen Falls Barely Flowing Kaaterskill 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 Moderate High Falls Moderate Katrina Falls Moderate Glenerie Falls Barely Flowing Nevele Falls Moderate Pinchot Falls Moderate Raymondskill Falls Moderate Rippowan Falls Barely Flowing Roxbury Falls Moderate Shohola Falls Moderate Vernooy Falls Barely Flowing Verkeerder Kill Falls Moderate Stony Kill Falls Moderate Tillman Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 23 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 85°F

Tod 85°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 82°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 81°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mon 85°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 85°F Sunny Best
Wed 86°F Sunny
Thu 86°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Fort Montgomery

Updated 38 minutes ago

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

  1. 1 Stony Kill Falls Moderate ยท 742 cfs 61st percentile
  2. 2 Verkeerder Kill Falls Moderate ยท 742 cfs 61st percentile
  3. 3 Roxbury Falls Moderate ยท 196 cfs 60th percentile
  4. 4 Katrina Falls Moderate ยท 243 cfs 56th percentile
  5. 5 Denton Falls Moderate ยท 243 cfs 56th percentile
  6. 6 High Falls Moderate ยท 243 cfs 56th percentile

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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

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

Rippowan Falls

24.7 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Fort Montgomery (23 waterfalls)

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

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

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

Verkeerder Kill Falls

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

Stony Kill Falls

25.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft

All 27 Waterfalls Near Fort Montgomery

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

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

Passaic Falls

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

Verkeerder Kill Falls

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

Stony Kill Falls

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

Rippowan Falls

24.7 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft

Glenerie Falls

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

Nevele Falls

31 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Pinchot Falls

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

Roxbury Falls

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

Hanging Rock Falls

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

Denton Falls

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

High Falls

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

Raymondskill Falls

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

Katrina Falls

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

Vernooy Falls

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

Maple Falls

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

Silverthread Falls

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

Dingmans Falls

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

Shohola Falls

49.1 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 17 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 23 dog-friendly waterfalls near Fort Montgomery, including Buttermilk Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Fort Montgomery?

There are 23 kid-friendly waterfalls near Fort Montgomery, including Buttermilk Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Fort Montgomery?

There are 2 waterfalls that allow 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 Kaaterskill Falls at 260 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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