Waterfall Hikes Near Kingston, NY

24,018 residents
New York Time Zone
37 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Kingston? There are 37 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Kingston. 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 41.9295°N, -73.9968°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Kingston

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

37 of 37 gauged

3 of 37 waterfalls near Kingston are flowing strongly today

Bash Bish Falls Moderate Bear Rock Falls Barely Flowing Campbell Falls Barely Flowing Race Brook Falls Barely Flowing Umpachene Falls Barely Flowing Boucks Falls Barely Flowing 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 Roaring Horton Falls Roaring Mine Lot Falls Roaring Glenerie Falls Barely Flowing Great Falls Barely Flowing Hanging Rock Falls Low Hardenburgh Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Manorkill Falls Barely Flowing Mine Kill Falls Barely Flowing Nevele Falls Barely Flowing Rensselaerville Falls Barely Flowing Roxbury Falls Barely Flowing Vernooy Falls Barely Flowing Verkeerder Kill Falls Moderate Stony Kill Falls Moderate Tompkins Falls Barely Flowing Straton Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 102°F

Wed 97°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 102°F Sunny Best
Fri 101°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 96°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 91°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 86°F Chance Rain Showers
Tue 87°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Kingston

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Mine Lot Falls Roaring ยท 137 cfs 97th percentile
  2. 2 Horton Falls Roaring ยท 137 cfs 97th percentile
  3. 3 Dickinson Falls Roaring ยท 137 cfs 97th percentile
  4. 4 Bash Bish Falls Moderate ยท 16 cfs 42nd percentile
  5. 5 Stony Kill Falls Moderate ยท 192 cfs 38th percentile
  6. 6 Verkeerder Kill Falls Moderate ยท 192 cfs 38th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Kingston (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 Kingston (26 waterfalls)

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

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

22 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 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
Vernooy Falls waterfall

Vernooy Falls

31.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
3.5 miles 400 ft
Stony Kill Falls waterfall

Stony Kill Falls

21.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft

All 37 Waterfalls Near Kingston

Glenerie Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

22 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 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
Vernooy Falls waterfall

Vernooy Falls

31.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
3.5 miles 400 ft
Stony Kill Falls waterfall

Stony Kill Falls

21.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

13.8 miles away
New York
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
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

33.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Hanging Rock Falls waterfall

Hanging Rock Falls

27.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

38.7 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Nevele Falls waterfall

Nevele Falls

3.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Dickinson Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

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

High Falls

37.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bear Rock Falls waterfall

Bear Rock Falls

37.4 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bash Bish Falls waterfall

Bash Bish Falls

37.6 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft

Rossman Falls

37.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Meadow Falls

8.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Race Brook Falls waterfall

Race Brook Falls

23.3 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
3.0 miles 800 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Kingston

Are there free waterfalls near Kingston?

There are 18 free waterfalls near Kingston, including Bash Bish Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Kingston?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Kingston?

There are 26 dog-friendly waterfalls near Kingston, including Bash Bish Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Kingston?

There are 26 kid-friendly waterfalls near Kingston, including Bash Bish Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Kingston?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Kingston?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Kingston?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Kingston?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near Kingston have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Kingston?

The closest waterfall to Kingston is Glenerie Falls, approximately 5 miles away.

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