Waterfall Hikes Near Rifton, NY

548 residents
New York Time Zone
34 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Rifton? There are 34 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Rifton. 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 41.8297°N, -74.0380°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Rifton

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

34 of 34 gauged

1 of 34 waterfalls near Rifton is flowing strongly today

Bash Bish Falls Moderate Bear Rock Falls Barely Flowing Campbell Falls Barely Flowing Race Brook Falls Barely Flowing Umpachene Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Meadow Falls Moderate Rossman Falls Moderate Buttermilk 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 Roaring Glenerie Falls Barely Flowing Great Falls Barely Flowing Hanging Rock Falls Low Hardenburgh Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Manorkill Falls Barely Flowing Mine Kill Falls Barely Flowing Nevele Falls Barely Flowing Rensselaerville Falls Barely Flowing Roxbury Falls Barely Flowing Vernooy Falls Barely Flowing Verkeerder Kill Falls Moderate Stony Kill Falls Moderate Tompkins Falls Barely Flowing Straton Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 102°F

Wed 97°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 102°F Sunny Best
Fri 100°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 96°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 91°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 86°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 87°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Rifton

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Dickinson Falls Roaring ยท 137 cfs 97th percentile
  2. 2 Bash Bish Falls Moderate ยท 16 cfs 42nd percentile
  3. 3 Stony Kill Falls Moderate ยท 192 cfs 38th percentile
  4. 4 Verkeerder Kill Falls Moderate ยท 192 cfs 38th percentile
  5. 5 Hanging Rock Falls Low ยท 306 cfs 21st percentile
  6. 6 Straton Falls Barely Flowing ยท 5 cfs 8th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Rifton (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 Rifton (24 waterfalls)

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

Vernooy Falls waterfall

Vernooy Falls

31.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
3.5 miles 400 ft
Stony Kill Falls waterfall

Stony Kill Falls

21.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

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

Kaaterskill Falls

43.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.6 miles 400 ft
Verkeerder Kill Falls waterfall CC

Verkeerder Kill Falls

20.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
6.5 miles 700 ft

All 34 Waterfalls Near Rifton

Glenerie Falls

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

Vernooy Falls

31.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
3.5 miles 400 ft
Stony Kill Falls waterfall

Stony Kill Falls

21.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

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

Kaaterskill Falls

43.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.6 miles 400 ft
Verkeerder Kill Falls waterfall CC

Verkeerder Kill Falls

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

Hanging Rock Falls

27.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Glen Falls waterfall

Glen Falls

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

Nevele Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

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

High Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

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

Great Falls

38.7 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Dickinson Falls

25.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Katrina Falls waterfall

Katrina Falls

35.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

37.4 miles away
New York
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

Rossman Falls

37.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rensselaerville Falls waterfall

Rensselaerville Falls

26.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Rifton

Are there free waterfalls near Rifton?

There are 16 free waterfalls near Rifton, including Bash Bish Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Rifton?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Rifton?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Rifton?

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

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Rifton?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Rifton?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Rifton?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Rifton?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near Rifton have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Rifton?

The closest waterfall to Rifton is Glenerie Falls, approximately 11.6 miles away.

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