Waterfall Hikes Near New Hempstead, NY

5,449 residents
New York Time Zone
29 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near New Hempstead? There are 29 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of New Hempstead. 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 41.1488°N, -74.0485°W

Map of Waterfalls Near New Hempstead

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

29 of 29 gauged

29 waterfalls near New Hempstead 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 High 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 44 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 New Hempstead

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Raymondskill Falls Moderate · 4560 cfs 64th percentile
  2. 2 Pinchot Falls Moderate · 4560 cfs 64th 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 New Hempstead (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 New Hempstead (23 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 29 Waterfalls Near New Hempstead

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
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
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
Verkeerder Kill Falls waterfall CC

Verkeerder Kill Falls

48.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
6.5 miles 700 ft
Stony Kill Falls waterfall

Stony Kill Falls

25.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft
Silverthread Falls waterfall

Silverthread Falls

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

Dingmans Falls

47.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Raymondskill Falls waterfall

Raymondskill Falls

45.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Deer Leap Falls waterfall

Deer Leap Falls

19.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Factory Falls waterfall

Factory Falls

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

Fulmer Falls

19.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.0 miles 150 ft
Nevele Falls waterfall

Nevele Falls

31 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Pinchot Falls

36 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bushkill Falls waterfall

Bushkill Falls

44.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Winona Falls

46.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft

Bass Lake Falls

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

Hanging Rock Falls

30.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near New Hempstead

Are there free waterfalls near New Hempstead?

There are 16 free waterfalls near New Hempstead, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near New Hempstead?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in New Hempstead?

There are 23 dog-friendly waterfalls near New Hempstead, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near New Hempstead?

There are 23 kid-friendly waterfalls near New Hempstead, including Bass Lake Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near New Hempstead?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near New Hempstead?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near New Hempstead?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around New Hempstead?

Yes, 16 waterfalls near New Hempstead have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to New Hempstead?

The closest waterfall to New Hempstead is Buttermilk Falls, approximately 14.5 miles away.

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