Waterfall Hikes Near Poughkeepsie, NY

314,159 residents
New York Time Zone
32 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

The Shawangunks rise across the river from Poughkeepsie and carry most of the water. At the edge of Minnewaska, Stony Kill Falls drops 87 feet, a mile of walking with 200 feet of climb. Verkeerder Kill Falls demands the full outing, six and a half miles over the Sam's Point blueberry barrens before its 187-foot plunge appears. Vernooy Falls runs three and a half miles into the low Catskills. Buttermilk Falls near the Hudson takes only half a mile. Thirty-two falls total, dogs welcome nearly throughout.

Located at 41.6950°N, -73.9211°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Poughkeepsie

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

32 of 32 gauged

32 waterfalls near Poughkeepsie 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 Buttermilk Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Meadow Falls Barely Flowing Rossman Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Glen Falls Barely Flowing Kaaterskill Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Denton Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Katrina Falls Moderate Dickinson Falls Barely Flowing Horton Falls Barely Flowing Glenerie Falls Barely Flowing Great Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Nevele Falls Low Rensselaerville Falls Barely Flowing Rippowan Falls Barely Flowing Roxbury Falls Moderate Vernooy Falls Barely Flowing Verkeerder Kill Falls Moderate Stony Kill Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 84°F

Aft 84°F Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 80°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Sun 78°F Partly Sunny then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mon 84°F Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 84°F Sunny Best
Wed 86°F Sunny
Thu 84°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Poughkeepsie

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Roxbury Falls Moderate ยท 171 cfs 51st percentile
  2. 2 Denton Falls Moderate ยท 238 cfs 50th percentile
  3. 3 Katrina Falls Moderate ยท 238 cfs 50th percentile
  4. 4 High Falls Moderate ยท 238 cfs 50th percentile
  5. 5 Buttermilk Falls Moderate ยท 41 cfs 32nd percentile
  6. 6 Stony Kill Falls Moderate ยท 634 cfs 29th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Poughkeepsie (3 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 Poughkeepsie (24 waterfalls)

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Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

49 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Stony Kill Falls waterfall

Stony Kill Falls

25.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft
Verkeerder Kill Falls waterfall CC

Verkeerder Kill Falls

48.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
6.5 miles 700 ft
Hanging Rock Falls waterfall

Hanging Rock Falls

30.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 32 Waterfalls Near Poughkeepsie

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

49 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Stony Kill Falls waterfall

Stony Kill Falls

25.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft
Verkeerder Kill Falls waterfall CC

Verkeerder Kill Falls

48.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
6.5 miles 700 ft

Glenerie Falls

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

Nevele Falls

31 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hanging Rock Falls waterfall

Hanging Rock Falls

30.2 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
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
Katrina Falls waterfall

Katrina Falls

13.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Roxbury Falls waterfall

Roxbury Falls

10.1 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

39 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

18.7 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Denton Falls waterfall

Denton Falls

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

High Falls

46.1 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
Bear Rock Falls waterfall

Bear Rock Falls

38.4 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bash Bish Falls waterfall

Bash Bish Falls

38.6 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft

Rossman Falls

38.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Poughkeepsie

Are there free waterfalls near Poughkeepsie?

There are 17 free waterfalls near Poughkeepsie, including Bash Bish Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Poughkeepsie?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Poughkeepsie, including Passaic Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Poughkeepsie?

There are 24 dog-friendly waterfalls near Poughkeepsie, including Bash Bish Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Poughkeepsie?

There are 24 kid-friendly waterfalls near Poughkeepsie, including Bash Bish Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Poughkeepsie?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Poughkeepsie?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Poughkeepsie?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Poughkeepsie?

Yes, 4 waterfalls near Poughkeepsie have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Poughkeepsie?

The closest waterfall to Poughkeepsie is Buttermilk Falls, approximately 17.6 miles away.

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