Waterfall Hikes Near Ruby, NY

996 residents
New_York Time Zone
37 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Ruby? There are 37 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Ruby. 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 42.0125°N, -74.0103°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Ruby

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

37 of 37 gauged

6 of 37 waterfalls near Ruby are 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 Boucks Falls Moderate Bozen Kill Falls Low Buttermilk Falls Low Buttermilk Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Meadow Falls Moderate Rossman Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Low Glen Falls Low Kaaterskill Falls Low Canada Falls Moderate Denton Falls Roaring High Falls Roaring Katrina Falls Roaring Dickinson Falls Moderate Horton Falls Moderate Mine Lot Falls Moderate Glenerie Falls Barely Flowing Great Falls Low Hardenburgh Falls Strong High Falls Low Manorkill Falls Moderate Mine Kill Falls Strong Nevele Falls Low Otis Falls Moderate Rensselaerville Falls Barely Flowing Vernooy Falls Low Verkeerder Kill Falls Barely Flowing Stony Kill Falls Barely Flowing Tompkins Falls Moderate Straton Falls Strong

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Sunny · 79°F

Fri 64°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sat 79°F Sunny Best
Sun 85°F Mostly Sunny
Mon 85°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 93°F Sunny
Wed 90°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 78°F Chance Rain Showers

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Ruby (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 Ruby (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 37 Waterfalls Near Ruby

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
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

18.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Dickinson Falls

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

Stony Kill Falls

21.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 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
Meadow Falls waterfall

Meadow Falls

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

Race Brook Falls

34.3 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
3.0 miles 800 ft
Verkeerder Kill Falls waterfall CC

Verkeerder Kill Falls

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

Great Falls

38.8 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rensselaerville Falls waterfall

Rensselaerville Falls

13.1 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
Mine Lot Falls waterfall

Mine Lot Falls

23.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Ruby

Are there free waterfalls near Ruby?

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

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Ruby?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Ruby?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Ruby?

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

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Ruby?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Ruby?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Ruby?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Ruby?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near Ruby have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Ruby?

The closest waterfall to Ruby is Glenerie Falls, approximately 1.5 miles away.

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