Waterfall Hikes Near High Falls, NY

482 residents
New York Time Zone
35 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near High Falls? There are 35 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of High Falls. These trails range from easy to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 41.8255°N, -74.1201°W

Map of Waterfalls Near High Falls

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

35 of 35 gauged

3 of 35 waterfalls near High Falls are flowing strongly today

Bash Bish Falls Moderate Bear Rock Falls Moderate Campbell Falls Moderate Race Brook Falls Moderate Umpachene Falls Moderate Boucks Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Meadow Falls Moderate Rossman Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Glen Falls Barely Flowing Kaaterskill Falls Barely Flowing Canada Falls Barely Flowing Denton Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Katrina Falls Barely Flowing Dickinson Falls Strong Glenerie Falls Moderate Great Falls Low Hanging Rock Falls Strong Hardenburgh Falls Moderate High Falls Low Manorkill Falls Barely Flowing Mine Kill Falls Moderate Nevele Falls Barely Flowing Rensselaerville Falls Barely Flowing Roxbury Falls Strong Vernooy Falls Barely Flowing Verkeerder Kill Falls Barely Flowing Stony Kill Falls Barely Flowing Tompkins Falls Barely Flowing Straton Falls Moderate

Updated 26 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 101°F

Thu 101°F Sunny Best
Fri 101°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 96°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 92°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 86°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Tue 87°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 90°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near High Falls

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Roxbury Falls Strong · 58 cfs 87th percentile
  2. 2 Dickinson Falls Strong · 95 cfs 83rd percentile
  3. 3 Hanging Rock Falls Strong · 314 cfs 80th percentile
  4. 4 Rossman Falls Moderate · 135 cfs 73rd percentile
  5. 5 Meadow Falls Moderate · 135 cfs 73rd percentile
  6. 6 Buttermilk Falls Moderate · 135 cfs 73rd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near High Falls (1 waterfall)

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.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around High Falls (24 waterfalls)

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

Stony Kill Falls waterfall

Stony Kill Falls

12 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft
Vernooy Falls waterfall

Vernooy Falls

10.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
3.5 miles 400 ft
Verkeerder Kill Falls waterfall CC

Verkeerder Kill Falls

15.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
6.5 miles 700 ft
Hanging Rock Falls waterfall

Hanging Rock Falls

16.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 35 Waterfalls Near High Falls

Stony Kill Falls waterfall

Stony Kill Falls

12 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft
Vernooy Falls waterfall

Vernooy Falls

10.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
3.5 miles 400 ft

Glenerie Falls

15.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Verkeerder Kill Falls waterfall CC

Verkeerder Kill Falls

15.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
6.5 miles 700 ft
Hanging Rock Falls waterfall

Hanging Rock Falls

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

Nevele Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

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

Kaaterskill Falls

17.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.6 miles 400 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

49.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Glen Falls waterfall

Glen Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

15.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Katrina Falls waterfall

Katrina Falls

3.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Denton Falls waterfall

Denton Falls

1.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rensselaerville Falls waterfall

Rensselaerville Falls

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

High Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

9.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

38.9 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

21.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft

Dickinson Falls

29.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Hardenburgh Falls

39.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near High Falls

Are there free waterfalls near High Falls?

There are 16 free waterfalls near High Falls, including Bash Bish Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near High Falls?

There is 1 easy waterfall hike near High Falls, including Umpachene Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in High Falls?

There are 24 dog-friendly waterfalls near High Falls, including Bash Bish Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near High Falls?

There are 24 kid-friendly waterfalls near High Falls, including Bash Bish Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near High Falls?

There are 4 waterfalls that allow swimming near High Falls, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near High Falls?

The shortest waterfall hike near High Falls is Bash Bish Falls at 0.6 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near High Falls?

The tallest waterfall near High Falls is Kaaterskill Falls at 260 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around High Falls?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near High Falls have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to High Falls?

The closest waterfall to High Falls is Stony Kill Falls, approximately 12.5 miles away.

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