Waterfall Hikes Near Pearl River, NY

16,426 residents
New York Time Zone
24 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Pearl River? There are 24 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Pearl River. 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 41.0615°N, -74.0047°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Pearl River

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

23 of 24 gauged

23 waterfalls near Pearl River have live flow data today

Bass Lake Falls Barely Flowing Bushkill Falls Barely Flowing Winona Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Moderate 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 Glenerie Falls Barely Flowing Marshall Falls Barely Flowing Twin Falls Barely Flowing Nevele Falls Moderate Pinchot Falls Moderate Raymondskill Falls Moderate Pottersville Falls Barely Flowing Rippowan Falls Barely Flowing Verkeerder Kill Falls Low Stony Kill Falls Low Tillman Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 85°F

Tod 86°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 83°F Sunny
Sun 82°F Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mon 86°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 85°F Sunny Best
Wed 86°F Sunny
Thu 86°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Pearl River

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Stony Kill Falls Moderate · 742 cfs 61st percentile
  2. 2 Verkeerder Kill Falls Moderate · 742 cfs 61st percentile
  3. 3 Buttermilk Falls Moderate · 44 cfs 48th percentile
  4. 4 Raymondskill Falls Moderate · 4360 cfs 44th percentile
  5. 5 Pinchot Falls Moderate · 4360 cfs 44th percentile
  6. 6 Nevele Falls Moderate · 7 cfs 29th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Pearl River (6 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 Pearl River (21 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 24 Waterfalls Near Pearl River

Passaic Falls waterfall

Passaic Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

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

Rippowan Falls

24.7 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
1.0 miles 200 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

Bass Lake Falls

47 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
Bushkill Falls waterfall

Bushkill Falls

44.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 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

Winona Falls

46.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 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
Pottersville Falls waterfall

Pottersville Falls

25.7 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Pearl River

Are there free waterfalls near Pearl River?

There are 15 free waterfalls near Pearl River, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Pearl River?

There are 6 easy waterfall hikes near Pearl River, including Dingmans Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Pearl River?

There are 21 dog-friendly waterfalls near Pearl River, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Pearl River?

There are 21 kid-friendly waterfalls near Pearl River, including Bass Lake Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Pearl River?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Pearl River?

The shortest waterfall hike near Pearl River is Bass Lake Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Pearl River?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Pearl River?

Yes, 15 waterfalls near Pearl River have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Pearl River?

The closest waterfall to Pearl River is Passaic Falls, approximately 14.6 miles away.

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