Waterfall Hikes Near Hillside Lake, NY

1,256 residents
New York Time Zone
27 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Hillside Lake? There are 27 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Hillside Lake. 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 41.6191°N, -73.7944°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Hillside Lake

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

27 of 27 gauged

2 of 27 waterfalls near Hillside Lake are flowing strongly today

Bash Bish Falls Moderate Bear Rock Falls Low Campbell Falls Low Race Brook Falls Low Umpachene Falls Low Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Low High Falls Low Rossman Falls Low Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Glen Falls Barely Flowing Kaaterskill Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Moderate Denton Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Katrina Falls Barely Flowing Glenerie Falls Barely Flowing Great Falls Barely Flowing Hanging Rock Falls Moderate High Falls Strong Nevele Falls Barely Flowing Rippowan Falls Barely Flowing Roxbury Falls Roaring Vernooy Falls Moderate Verkeerder Kill Falls Barely Flowing Stony Kill Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Patchy Fog then Sunny · 99°F

Tod 94°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 99°F Patchy Fog then Sunny Best
Fri 99°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 94°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 90°F Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mon 85°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Tue 86°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Hillside Lake

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Roxbury Falls Roaring · 88 cfs 99th percentile
  2. 2 High Falls Strong · 5 cfs 79th percentile
  3. 3 Vernooy Falls Moderate · 18 cfs 64th percentile
  4. 4 Bash Bish Falls Moderate · 16 cfs 42nd percentile
  5. 5 Buttermilk Falls Moderate · 29 cfs 35th percentile
  6. 6 Hanging Rock Falls Low · 305 cfs 18th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Hillside Lake (2 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.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Hillside Lake (21 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
Roxbury Falls waterfall

Roxbury Falls

28.9 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 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 27 Waterfalls Near Hillside Lake

High Falls waterfall

High Falls

36.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Kaaterskill Falls waterfall

Kaaterskill Falls

43.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.6 miles 400 ft
Glen Falls waterfall

Glen Falls

24 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
Campbell Falls waterfall

Campbell Falls

36.9 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Umpachene Falls waterfall

Umpachene Falls

17 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

13.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Hillside Lake

Are there free waterfalls near Hillside Lake?

There are 15 free waterfalls near Hillside Lake, including Bash Bish Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Hillside Lake?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Hillside Lake, including Rippowan Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Hillside Lake?

There are 21 dog-friendly waterfalls near Hillside Lake, including Bash Bish Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Hillside Lake?

There are 21 kid-friendly waterfalls near Hillside Lake, including Bash Bish Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Hillside Lake?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Hillside Lake?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Hillside Lake?

The tallest waterfall near Hillside Lake is Kaaterskill Falls at 260 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Hillside Lake?

Yes, 3 waterfalls near Hillside Lake have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Hillside Lake?

The closest waterfall to Hillside Lake is Buttermilk Falls, approximately 19.3 miles away.

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