Waterfall Hikes Near Monsey, NY

28,287 residents
New York Time Zone
25 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Monsey? There are 25 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Monsey. 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 41.1181°N, -74.0682°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Monsey

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

25 of 25 gauged

25 waterfalls near Monsey have live flow data today

Bass Lake Falls Moderate Bushkill Falls Low Winona Falls Low 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 Pottersville Falls Moderate Rippowan Falls Low 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

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 90°F

Tue 90°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 96°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 101°F Sunny
Fri 99°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 95°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 92°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 87°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Monsey

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Pottersville Falls Moderate · 17 cfs 58th percentile
  2. 2 Hanging Rock Falls Moderate · 312 cfs 56th percentile
  3. 3 Stony Kill Falls Moderate · 211 cfs 52nd percentile
  4. 4 Verkeerder Kill Falls Moderate · 211 cfs 52nd percentile
  5. 5 Bass Lake Falls Moderate · 72 cfs 42nd percentile
  6. 6 Rippowan Falls Low · 3 cfs 20th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Monsey (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

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 Monsey (22 waterfalls)

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

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

42.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

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

Maple Falls

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

Tillman Falls

44 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 25 Waterfalls Near Monsey

Denton Falls waterfall

Denton Falls

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

High Falls

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

Katrina Falls

35.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Pottersville Falls waterfall

Pottersville Falls

17 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Vernooy Falls waterfall

Vernooy Falls

31.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
3.5 miles 400 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Monsey

Are there free waterfalls near Monsey?

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

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Monsey?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Monsey?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Monsey?

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

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Monsey?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Monsey?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Monsey?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Monsey?

Yes, 13 waterfalls near Monsey have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Monsey?

The closest waterfall to Monsey is Passaic Falls, approximately 14.7 miles away.

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