Waterfall Hikes Near White Plains, NY

59,421 residents
New York Time Zone
6 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Six falls make the cut from White Plains, and the memorable ones wait across the Hudson. Passaic Falls drops 77 feet over basalt right in the middle of Paterson, with a half mile of walking. Buttermilk Falls is the bigger outing at 165 feet, a mile and a half of trail, 500 feet of gain, and a pool you can swim in at the bottom. Rippowan Falls covers an easy mile. Dogs are welcome on everything listed here.

Located at 41.0220°N, -73.7547°W

Map of Waterfalls Near White Plains

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

6 of 6 gauged

6 waterfalls near White Plains have live flow data today

Buttermilk Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Low Rippowan Falls Low Roxbury Falls Moderate

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 72°F

Wed 66°F Partly Sunny
Thu 67°F Mostly Sunny
Fri 67°F Chance Rain Showers
Sat 65°F Rain Showers Likely
Sun 65°F Rain Showers Likely
Mon 68°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Tue 72°F Mostly Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near White Plains

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Buttermilk Falls Moderate · 10 cfs 59th percentile
  2. 2 Roxbury Falls Low · 57 cfs 21st percentile
  3. 3 Rippowan Falls Low · 12 cfs 19th percentile
  4. 4 Buttermilk Falls Low · 51 cfs 14th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near White Plains (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.

Rippowan Falls waterfall

Rippowan Falls

10.2 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft
Passaic Falls waterfall

Passaic Falls

23.2 miles away
New Jersey
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

25.8 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Maple Falls waterfall

Maple Falls

37.3 miles away
New Jersey
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
Roxbury Falls waterfall

Roxbury Falls

42.5 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around White Plains (6 waterfalls)

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

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

34.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft

All 6 Waterfalls Near White Plains

Rippowan Falls waterfall

Rippowan Falls

10.2 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft
Passaic Falls waterfall

Passaic Falls

23.2 miles away
New Jersey
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

25.8 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

34.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Maple Falls waterfall

Maple Falls

37.3 miles away
New Jersey
Easy
1.5 miles Unknown
Roxbury Falls waterfall

Roxbury Falls

42.5 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near White Plains

Are there free waterfalls near White Plains?

There are 5 free waterfalls near White Plains, including Buttermilk Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near White Plains?

There are 5 easy waterfall hikes near White Plains, including Buttermilk Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in White Plains?

There are 6 dog-friendly waterfalls near White Plains, including Buttermilk Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near White Plains?

There are 6 kid-friendly waterfalls near White Plains, including Buttermilk Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near White Plains?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near White Plains?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near White Plains?

The tallest waterfall near White Plains is Buttermilk Falls at 100 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around White Plains?

Yes, 3 waterfalls near White Plains have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to White Plains?

The closest waterfall to White Plains is Rippowan Falls, approximately 10.2 miles away.

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