Waterfall Hikes Near Poughkeepsie, NY
within 50 miles
Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Poughkeepsie? Luckily, there are 36 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Poughkeepsie, making it a perfect hub for waterfall enthusiasts. These trails range from easy to unknown difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.
Map of Waterfalls Near Poughkeepsie
Find waterfalls to hike near Poughkeepsie
🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Poughkeepsie (18 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.

Buttermilk Falls
14.7 miles awayNew York
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Hanging Rock Falls
26.1 miles awayNew York
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Poughkeepsie (27 waterfalls)
Bring your four-legged friend along! These waterfalls welcome dogs on their trails.

Buttermilk Falls
14.7 miles awayNew York
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Stony Kill Falls
20 miles awayNew York
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 1.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft

Verkeerder Kill Falls
19 miles awayNew York
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 6.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 700 ft

Hanging Rock Falls
26.1 miles awayNew York
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft
All Hiking Trails Near Poughkeepsie With Waterfalls

Buttermilk Falls
14.7 miles awayNew York
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Stony Kill Falls
20 miles awayNew York
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 1.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 200 ft

Verkeerder Kill Falls
19 miles awayNew York
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 6.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 700 ft

Glenerie Falls
34.4 miles awayNew York
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Nevele Falls
22.3 miles awayNew York
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Hanging Rock Falls
26.1 miles awayNew York
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Vernooy Falls
29.9 miles awayNew York
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 3.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 400 ft

Buttermilk Falls
10.7 miles awayNew York
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 1.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 500 ft

Kaaterskill Falls
27.2 miles awayNew York
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.6 miles
Elevation Gain: 400 ft

Glen Falls
12.7 miles awayNew York
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Katrina Falls
61.9 miles awayNew York
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 2.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft

Roxbury Falls
32.3 miles awayConnecticut
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Buttermilk Falls
26.5 miles awayNew York
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 1.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 500 ft

Great Falls
48.7 miles awayConnecticut
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 0.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Denton Falls
64.5 miles awayNew York
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

High Falls
65.7 miles awayNew York
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

High Falls
26.9 miles awayNew York
Difficulty: Unknown
Trail Length: 0.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Bear Rock Falls
53.3 miles awayMassachusetts
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft

Bash Bish Falls
22.1 miles awayMassachusetts
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Length: 1.5 miles
Elevation Gain: 300 ft

Rossman Falls
15.7 miles awayNew York
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Length: 1.0 miles
Elevation Gain: 0 ft