Waterfall Hikes Near Philmont, NY

1,559 residents
New York Time Zone
38 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Philmont? There are 38 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Philmont. 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 42.2478°N, -73.6462°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Philmont

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

38 of 38 gauged

38 waterfalls near Philmont 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 Low Bozen Kill Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Meadow Falls Barely Flowing Rossman Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Low Cohoes Falls Low 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 Glendale Falls Barely Flowing Glenerie Falls Barely Flowing Great Falls Barely Flowing Hardenburgh Falls Barely Flowing Lulu Cascade Barely Flowing Wahconah Falls Barely Flowing Manorkill Falls Barely Flowing Mine Kill Falls Barely Flowing Money Brook Falls Low Rensselaerville Falls Low Windsor Jambs Barely Flowing Vernooy Falls Barely Flowing Twin Cascade Moderate Tannery Falls Moderate Straton Falls Barely Flowing South Hadley Falls Low

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 78°F

Tod 79°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 78°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Sun 78°F Partly Sunny then Rain Showers Likely
Mon 80°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Tue 78°F Sunny Best
Wed 81°F Sunny
Thu 79°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Philmont

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Tannery Falls Moderate · 3 cfs 52nd percentile
  2. 2 Twin Cascade Moderate · 3 cfs 52nd percentile
  3. 3 Chapel Falls Moderate · 1 cfs 25th percentile
  4. 4 South Hadley Falls Low · 5110 cfs 22nd percentile
  5. 5 Boucks Falls Low · 328 cfs 16th percentile
  6. 6 Buttermilk Falls Low · 1350 cfs 11th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Philmont (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.

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

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

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

39 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Bash Bish Falls waterfall

Bash Bish Falls

38.6 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Glen Falls waterfall

Glen Falls

17.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 38 Waterfalls Near Philmont

Glendale Falls waterfall

Glendale Falls

21 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rensselaerville Falls waterfall

Rensselaerville Falls

22.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wahconah Falls waterfall

Wahconah Falls

45.1 miles away
Massachusetts
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

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
Money Brook Falls waterfall

Money Brook Falls

39.9 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
3.5 miles 500 ft

Straton Falls

25.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Windsor Jambs

49 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bozen Kill Falls waterfall

Bozen Kill Falls

35 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Mine Kill Falls waterfall

Mine Kill Falls

33.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tannery Falls waterfall

Tannery Falls

33.8 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
0.4 miles 100 ft
South Hadley Falls waterfall CC

South Hadley Falls

17.3 miles away
Massachusetts
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

Boucks Falls

29.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Twin Cascade waterfall

Twin Cascade

31.3 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Chapel Falls waterfall

Chapel Falls

18.2 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
1.2 miles 200 ft
Vernooy Falls waterfall

Vernooy Falls

47.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
3.5 miles 400 ft
Canada Falls waterfall

Canada Falls

30.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Philmont

Are there free waterfalls near Philmont?

There are 22 free waterfalls near Philmont, including Bash Bish Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Philmont?

There are 5 easy waterfall hikes near Philmont, including Chapel Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Philmont?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Philmont?

There are 29 kid-friendly waterfalls near Philmont, including Bash Bish Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Philmont?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Philmont?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Philmont?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Philmont?

Yes, 9 waterfalls near Philmont have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Philmont?

The closest waterfall to Philmont is High Falls, approximately 0.2 miles away.

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