Waterfall Hikes Near Montrose, NY

3,728 residents
New York Time Zone
23 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Montrose? There are 23 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Montrose. 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 41.2425°N, -73.9424°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Montrose

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

23 of 23 gauged

23 waterfalls near Montrose have live flow data today

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 Glenerie Falls Barely Flowing Hanging Rock Falls Moderate Nevele Falls Barely Flowing Pinchot Falls Low Raymondskill Falls Low Rippowan Falls Barely Flowing Roxbury Falls Barely Flowing Vernooy Falls Barely Flowing Verkeerder Kill Falls Moderate Stony Kill Falls Moderate Tillman Falls Low

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 99°F

Wed 93°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 99°F Sunny Best
Fri 98°F Sunny
Ind 93°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 87°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 81°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 82°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Montrose

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Hanging Rock Falls Moderate ยท 313 cfs 68th percentile
  2. 2 Stony Kill Falls Moderate ยท 227 cfs 52nd percentile
  3. 3 Verkeerder Kill Falls Moderate ยท 227 cfs 52nd percentile
  4. 4 Raymondskill Falls Low ยท 2100 cfs 19th percentile
  5. 5 Pinchot Falls Low ยท 2100 cfs 19th percentile
  6. 6 Tillman Falls Low ยท 24 cfs 12th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Montrose (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 Montrose (19 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
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

42.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 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 23 Waterfalls Near Montrose

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

10.7 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
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
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
Roxbury Falls waterfall

Roxbury Falls

28.9 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Glenerie Falls

22.4 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
Raymondskill Falls waterfall

Raymondskill Falls

49.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Silverthread Falls waterfall

Silverthread Falls

48.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Dingmans Falls waterfall

Dingmans Falls

49 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Nevele Falls waterfall

Nevele Falls

3.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Pinchot Falls

49.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Fulmer Falls waterfall

Fulmer Falls

34 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.0 miles 150 ft
Factory Falls waterfall

Factory Falls

33.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Deer Leap Falls waterfall

Deer Leap Falls

33.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tillman Falls waterfall

Tillman Falls

44 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hanging Rock Falls waterfall

Hanging Rock Falls

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

Denton Falls

35.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Montrose

Are there free waterfalls near Montrose?

There are 14 free waterfalls near Montrose, including Buttermilk Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Montrose?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Montrose?

There are 19 dog-friendly waterfalls near Montrose, including Buttermilk Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Montrose?

There are 19 kid-friendly waterfalls near Montrose, including Buttermilk Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Montrose?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Montrose?

The shortest waterfall hike near Montrose is Buttermilk Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Montrose?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Montrose?

Yes, 11 waterfalls near Montrose have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Montrose?

The closest waterfall to Montrose is Buttermilk Falls, approximately 7.1 miles away.

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