Waterfall Hikes Near Ridgebury, CT

2,187 residents
New York Time Zone
15 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Ridgebury? There are 15 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Ridgebury. 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 41.3570°N, -73.5267°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Ridgebury

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

15 of 15 gauged

15 waterfalls near Ridgebury 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 Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Great Falls Barely Flowing Rippowan Falls Barely Flowing Roxbury Falls Barely Flowing Westfield Falls Barely Flowing Wadsworth Falls Barely Flowing Verkeerder Kill Falls Moderate

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 100°F

Aft 88°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 93°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 100°F Sunny Best
Fri 98°F Sunny
Ind 94°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 88°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 81°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Ridgebury

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Verkeerder Kill Falls Moderate · 231 cfs 54th percentile
  2. 2 Rippowan Falls Barely Flowing · 3 cfs 8th percentile
  3. 3 Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing · 50 cfs 4th percentile
  4. 4 Bash Bish Falls Barely Flowing · 14 cfs 0th percentile
  5. 5 Bear Rock Falls Barely Flowing · 209 cfs 0th percentile
  6. 6 Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing · 2 cfs 0th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Ridgebury (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.

Rippowan Falls waterfall

Rippowan Falls

37.1 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Ridgebury (15 waterfalls)

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

Roxbury Falls waterfall

Roxbury Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

19.6 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

38.7 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bear Rock Falls waterfall

Bear Rock Falls

37.4 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 15 Waterfalls Near Ridgebury

Rippowan Falls waterfall

Rippowan Falls

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

Roxbury Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

19.6 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

38.7 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bear Rock Falls waterfall

Bear Rock Falls

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

Bash Bish Falls

37.6 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Race Brook Falls waterfall

Race Brook Falls

23.3 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
3.0 miles 800 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

42.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Wadsworth Falls waterfall

Wadsworth Falls

4.7 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Westfield Falls waterfall

Westfield Falls

10.4 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Campbell Falls waterfall

Campbell Falls

36.9 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Umpachene Falls waterfall

Umpachene Falls

17 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Passaic Falls waterfall

Passaic Falls

34 miles away
New Jersey
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Verkeerder Kill Falls waterfall CC

Verkeerder Kill Falls

20.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
6.5 miles 700 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Ridgebury

Are there free waterfalls near Ridgebury?

There are 13 free waterfalls near Ridgebury, including Bash Bish Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Ridgebury?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Ridgebury?

There are 15 dog-friendly waterfalls near Ridgebury, including Bash Bish Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Ridgebury?

There are 15 kid-friendly waterfalls near Ridgebury, including Bash Bish Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Ridgebury?

There are 2 waterfalls that allow swimming near Ridgebury, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Ridgebury?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Ridgebury?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Ridgebury?

Yes, 6 waterfalls near Ridgebury have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Ridgebury?

The closest waterfall to Ridgebury is Rippowan Falls, approximately 15.8 miles away.

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