Waterfall Hikes Near Rhinecliff, NY

386 residents
New_York Time Zone
36 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Rhinecliff? There are 36 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Rhinecliff. These trails range from easy to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 41.9220°N, -73.9439°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Rhinecliff

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

36 of 36 gauged

36 waterfalls near Rhinecliff 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 Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Meadow Falls Barely Flowing Rossman Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Glen Falls Barely Flowing Kaaterskill Falls Barely Flowing Canada Falls Barely Flowing Denton Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Katrina Falls Barely Flowing Dickinson Falls Moderate Horton Falls Moderate Mine Lot Falls Moderate Glenerie Falls Barely Flowing Great Falls Barely Flowing Hanging Rock Falls Moderate Hardenburgh Falls Low High Falls Barely Flowing Manorkill Falls Barely Flowing Mine Kill Falls Moderate Nevele Falls Barely Flowing Otis Falls Barely Flowing Rensselaerville Falls Low Roxbury Falls Barely Flowing Vernooy Falls Barely Flowing Verkeerder Kill Falls Barely Flowing Stony Kill Falls Barely Flowing Tompkins Falls Barely Flowing Straton Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Mostly Sunny · 70°F

Aft 81°F Sunny
Sun 85°F Sunny
Mon 85°F Sunny
Tue 92°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 92°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Thu 71°F Partly Sunny
Fri 70°F Mostly Sunny Best

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Rhinecliff (1 waterfall)

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 Rhinecliff (25 waterfalls)

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

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

33.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Kaaterskill Falls waterfall

Kaaterskill Falls

34.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.6 miles 400 ft
Glen Falls waterfall

Glen Falls

35.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Vernooy Falls waterfall

Vernooy Falls

31.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
3.5 miles 400 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

34.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft

All 36 Waterfalls Near Rhinecliff

Glenerie Falls

22.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

33.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Kaaterskill Falls waterfall

Kaaterskill Falls

34.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.6 miles 400 ft
Glen Falls waterfall

Glen Falls

35.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Vernooy Falls waterfall

Vernooy Falls

31.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
3.5 miles 400 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

34.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Stony Kill Falls waterfall

Stony Kill Falls

21.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

28.1 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

18.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

45.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Verkeerder Kill Falls waterfall CC

Verkeerder Kill Falls

21.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
6.5 miles 700 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

38.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bear Rock Falls waterfall

Bear Rock Falls

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

Bash Bish Falls

38.8 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft

Rossman Falls

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

Hanging Rock Falls

26.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Dickinson Falls

28.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Meadow Falls waterfall

Meadow Falls

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

Nevele Falls

19.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Race Brook Falls waterfall

Race Brook Falls

32.1 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
3.0 miles 800 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Rhinecliff

Are there free waterfalls near Rhinecliff?

There are 18 free waterfalls near Rhinecliff, including Bash Bish Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Rhinecliff?

There is 1 easy waterfall hike near Rhinecliff, including Umpachene Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Rhinecliff?

There are 25 dog-friendly waterfalls near Rhinecliff, including Bash Bish Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Rhinecliff?

There are 25 kid-friendly waterfalls near Rhinecliff, including Bash Bish Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Rhinecliff?

There are 3 waterfalls that allow swimming near Rhinecliff, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Rhinecliff?

The shortest waterfall hike near Rhinecliff is Bash Bish Falls at 0.6 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Rhinecliff?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Rhinecliff?

Yes, 3 waterfalls near Rhinecliff have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Rhinecliff?

The closest waterfall to Rhinecliff is Glenerie Falls, approximately 6.5 miles away.

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