Waterfall Hikes Near New Hempstead, NY

5,449 residents
New York Time Zone
26 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near New Hempstead? There are 26 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

26 of 26 gauged

26 waterfalls near New Hempstead have live flow data today

Bass Lake Falls Moderate 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 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 Low Raymondskill Falls Low Pottersville Falls Moderate 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 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 102°F

Wed 96°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 102°F Sunny Best
Fri 100°F Sunny
Ind 96°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 89°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 83°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 84°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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 Hanging Rock Falls Moderate · 313 cfs 68th percentile
  2. 2 Stony Kill Falls Moderate · 227 cfs 52nd percentile
  3. 3 Verkeerder Kill Falls Moderate · 227 cfs 52nd percentile
  4. 4 Pottersville Falls Moderate · 16 cfs 45th percentile
  5. 5 Bass Lake Falls Moderate · 63 cfs 32nd percentile
  6. 6 Tillman Falls Low · 24 cfs 12th 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

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 New Hempstead (23 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
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 26 Waterfalls Near New Hempstead

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
Roxbury Falls waterfall

Roxbury Falls

28.9 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Vernooy Falls waterfall

Vernooy Falls

31.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
3.5 miles 400 ft
Pottersville Falls waterfall

Pottersville Falls

17 miles away
New Jersey
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, 14 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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