Waterfall Hikes Near Palenville, NY

925 residents
New York Time Zone
38 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Palenville? There are 38 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Palenville. 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 42.1773°N, -74.0226°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Palenville

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

38 of 38 gauged

38 waterfalls near Palenville have live flow data today

Bash Bish Falls Barely Flowing Bear Rock Falls Barely Flowing Campbell Falls Barely Flowing Race Brook Falls Barely Flowing Umpachene Falls Barely Flowing Boucks Falls Barely Flowing Bozen Kill Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Low High Falls Low Meadow Falls Low Rossman Falls Low Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Cohoes Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Glen Falls Barely Flowing Kaaterskill Falls Barely Flowing Canada Falls Barely Flowing Dickinson Falls Barely Flowing Horton Falls Barely Flowing Mine Lot Falls Barely Flowing Glenerie Falls Barely Flowing Great Falls Barely Flowing Hardenburgh Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Lulu Cascade Barely Flowing Manorkill Falls Barely Flowing Mine Kill Falls Barely Flowing Nevele Falls Moderate Otis Falls Barely Flowing Rensselaerville Falls Low Watauga Falls Barely Flowing Vernooy Falls Barely Flowing Verkeerder Kill Falls Low Stony Kill Falls Low Tompkins Falls Barely Flowing Straton Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Sunny · 74°F

Aft 76°F Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 74°F Sunny Best
Sun 72°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mon 76°F Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 76°F Sunny
Wed 78°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 76°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Palenville

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Buttermilk Falls Moderate · 42 cfs 41st percentile
  2. 2 Nevele Falls Low · 6 cfs 23rd percentile
  3. 3 Mine Kill Falls Low · 8 cfs 19th percentile
  4. 4 Meadow Falls Barely Flowing · 250 cfs 8th percentile
  5. 5 High Falls Barely Flowing · 250 cfs 8th percentile
  6. 6 Hardenburgh Falls Barely Flowing · 7 cfs 8th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Palenville (2 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.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Palenville (28 waterfalls)

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

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

46.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Kaaterskill Falls waterfall

Kaaterskill Falls

34.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.6 miles 400 ft
Glen Falls waterfall

Glen Falls

17.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

39 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft

All 38 Waterfalls Near Palenville

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

46.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Kaaterskill Falls waterfall

Kaaterskill Falls

34.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.6 miles 400 ft
Glen Falls waterfall

Glen Falls

17.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Glenerie Falls

49 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

39 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft

Dickinson Falls

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

High Falls

45.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Rossman Falls

38.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Meadow Falls

28.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rensselaerville Falls waterfall

Rensselaerville Falls

22.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Mine Lot Falls waterfall

Mine Lot Falls

18.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Bash Bish Falls waterfall

Bash Bish Falls

38.6 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft

Hardenburgh Falls

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

Manorkill Falls

34.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Horton Falls waterfall

Horton Falls

32.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Straton Falls

25.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Vernooy Falls waterfall

Vernooy Falls

47.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
3.5 miles 400 ft
Race Brook Falls waterfall

Race Brook Falls

46 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
3.0 miles 800 ft
Canada Falls waterfall

Canada Falls

30.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bear Rock Falls waterfall

Bear Rock Falls

38.4 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Palenville

Are there free waterfalls near Palenville?

There are 20 free waterfalls near Palenville, including Bash Bish Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Palenville?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Palenville, including Cohoes Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Palenville?

There are 28 dog-friendly waterfalls near Palenville, including Bash Bish Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Palenville?

There are 28 kid-friendly waterfalls near Palenville, including Bash Bish Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Palenville?

There are 4 waterfalls that allow swimming near Palenville, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Palenville?

The shortest waterfall hike near Palenville is Bash Bish Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Palenville?

The tallest waterfall near Palenville is Kaaterskill Falls at 260 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Palenville?

Yes, 3 waterfalls near Palenville have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Palenville?

The closest waterfall to Palenville is Buttermilk Falls, approximately 2.2 miles away.

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