Waterfall Hikes Near Hillcrest, NY

8,178 residents
New York Time Zone
27 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Hillcrest? There are 27 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Hillcrest. 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 41.1298°N, -74.0350°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Hillcrest

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

27 of 27 gauged

27 waterfalls near Hillcrest have live flow data today

Bass Lake Falls Barely Flowing Bushkill Falls Barely Flowing Winona Falls Barely Flowing 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 Moderate High Falls Moderate Katrina Falls Moderate Glenerie Falls Barely Flowing Nevele Falls Low Pinchot Falls Moderate Raymondskill Falls Moderate Pottersville Falls Barely Flowing Rippowan Falls Barely Flowing Roxbury Falls Moderate Verkeerder Kill Falls Barely Flowing Stony Kill Falls Barely Flowing Tillman Falls Barely Flowing Snow Hill Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 35 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 84°F

Sat 82°F Sunny
Sun 80°F Mostly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mon 83°F Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Tue 84°F Sunny Best
Wed 86°F Sunny
Thu 84°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 80°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Hillcrest

Updated 35 minutes ago

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

  1. 1 Raymondskill Falls Moderate · 4560 cfs 63rd percentile
  2. 2 Pinchot Falls Moderate · 4560 cfs 63rd percentile
  3. 3 Denton Falls Moderate · 234 cfs 46th percentile
  4. 4 High Falls Moderate · 234 cfs 46th percentile
  5. 5 Katrina Falls Moderate · 234 cfs 46th percentile
  6. 6 Roxbury Falls Moderate · 149 cfs 39th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Hillcrest (5 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 Hillcrest (22 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
Maple Falls waterfall

Maple Falls

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

Tillman Falls

36.4 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 27 Waterfalls Near Hillcrest

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
Snow Hill Falls waterfall

Snow Hill Falls

38.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Katrina Falls waterfall

Katrina Falls

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

Roxbury Falls

10.1 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Pottersville Falls waterfall

Pottersville Falls

25.7 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Hillcrest

Are there free waterfalls near Hillcrest?

There are 15 free waterfalls near Hillcrest, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Hillcrest?

There are 5 easy waterfall hikes near Hillcrest, including Dingmans Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Hillcrest?

There are 22 dog-friendly waterfalls near Hillcrest, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Hillcrest?

There are 22 kid-friendly waterfalls near Hillcrest, including Bass Lake Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Hillcrest?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Hillcrest?

The shortest waterfall hike near Hillcrest is Bass Lake Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Hillcrest?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Hillcrest?

Yes, 15 waterfalls near Hillcrest have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Hillcrest?

The closest waterfall to Hillcrest is Buttermilk Falls, approximately 14.8 miles away.

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