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

1 of 24 waterfalls near Fort Montgomery is flowing strongly today

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 Rippowan Falls Low Roxbury Falls Barely Flowing Shohola Falls Roaring Vernooy Falls Barely Flowing Verkeerder Kill Falls Moderate Stony Kill Falls Moderate Tillman Falls Low

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 103°F

Tue 91°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 96°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 103°F Sunny Best
Fri 99°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 97°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 95°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 90°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Fort Montgomery

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Shohola Falls Roaring · 48 cfs 90th percentile
  2. 2 Hanging Rock Falls Moderate · 312 cfs 56th percentile
  3. 3 Verkeerder Kill Falls Moderate · 211 cfs 52nd percentile
  4. 4 Stony Kill Falls Moderate · 211 cfs 52nd percentile
  5. 5 Rippowan Falls Low · 3 cfs 20th percentile
  6. 6 Tillman Falls Low · 26 cfs 16th 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

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 Fort Montgomery (20 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
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

All 24 Waterfalls Near Fort Montgomery

Fulmer Falls waterfall

Fulmer Falls

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

Factory Falls

33.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Deer Leap Falls waterfall

Deer Leap Falls

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

Tillman Falls

44 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 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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