Waterfall Hikes Near Peekskill, NY

25,401 residents
New York Time Zone
23 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Peekskill? There are 23 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Peekskill. 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 41.2884°N, -73.9227°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Peekskill

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

23 of 23 gauged

23 waterfalls near Peekskill have live flow data today

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 Barely Flowing Raymondskill Falls Barely Flowing Rippowan Falls Low 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

Tod 92°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 97°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 102°F Sunny Best
Fri 100°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 97°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 94°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 90°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Peekskill

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Hanging Rock Falls Moderate · 312 cfs 56th percentile
  2. 2 Stony Kill Falls Moderate · 211 cfs 52nd percentile
  3. 3 Verkeerder Kill Falls Moderate · 211 cfs 52nd percentile
  4. 4 Rippowan Falls Low · 3 cfs 20th percentile
  5. 5 Tillman Falls Low · 26 cfs 16th percentile
  6. 6 Deer Leap Falls Barely Flowing · 7 cfs 9th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Peekskill (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

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

Passaic Falls

34 miles away
New Jersey
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Peekskill (19 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
Verkeerder Kill Falls waterfall CC

Verkeerder Kill Falls

20.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
6.5 miles 700 ft
Roxbury Falls waterfall

Roxbury Falls

28.9 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 23 Waterfalls Near Peekskill

Katrina Falls waterfall

Katrina Falls

35.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Tillman Falls waterfall

Tillman Falls

44 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Vernooy Falls waterfall

Vernooy Falls

31.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
3.5 miles 400 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Peekskill

Are there free waterfalls near Peekskill?

There are 14 free waterfalls near Peekskill, including Buttermilk Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Peekskill?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Peekskill?

There are 19 dog-friendly waterfalls near Peekskill, including Buttermilk Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Peekskill?

There are 19 kid-friendly waterfalls near Peekskill, including Buttermilk Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Peekskill?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Peekskill?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Peekskill?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Peekskill?

Yes, 11 waterfalls near Peekskill have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Peekskill?

The closest waterfall to Peekskill is Buttermilk Falls, approximately 5.6 miles away.

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