Waterfall Hikes Near Shokan, NY

1,294 residents
New York Time Zone
38 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Shokan? There are 38 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Shokan. 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 41.9809°N, -74.2130°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Shokan

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

38 of 38 gauged

7 of 38 waterfalls near Shokan are flowing strongly today

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 Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Meadow Falls Moderate Rossman Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Moderate Canada Falls Moderate Denton Falls Strong High Falls Strong Katrina Falls Strong Dickinson Falls Moderate Horton Falls Moderate Mine Lot Falls Moderate Glenerie Falls Moderate Great Falls Barely Flowing Hanging Rock Falls Roaring Hardenburgh Falls Moderate High Falls Roaring Manorkill Falls Moderate Mine Kill Falls Moderate Nevele Falls Moderate Rensselaerville Falls Moderate Watauga Falls Moderate Vernooy Falls Strong Verkeerder Kill Falls Barely Flowing Stony Kill Falls Barely Flowing Tompkins Falls Roaring Straton Falls Moderate

Updated 23 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Mostly Sunny · 81°F

Aft 77°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 73°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 75°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 81°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sat 82°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 78°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 78°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Shokan

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 High Falls Roaring · 81 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Hanging Rock Falls Roaring · 399 cfs 99th percentile
  3. 3 Vernooy Falls Strong · 45 cfs 76th percentile
  4. 4 Katrina Falls Moderate · 178 cfs 70th percentile
  5. 5 High Falls Moderate · 178 cfs 70th percentile
  6. 6 Denton Falls Moderate · 178 cfs 70th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Shokan (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 Shokan (27 waterfalls)

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

Vernooy Falls waterfall

Vernooy Falls

20.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
3.5 miles 400 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

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

Stony Kill Falls

30.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft
Kaaterskill Falls waterfall

Kaaterskill Falls

16.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.6 miles 400 ft

All 38 Waterfalls Near Shokan

Glenerie Falls

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

Vernooy Falls

20.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
3.5 miles 400 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

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

Stony Kill Falls

30.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft
Kaaterskill Falls waterfall

Kaaterskill Falls

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

Verkeerder Kill Falls

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

Hanging Rock Falls

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

Glen Falls

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

Nevele Falls

28.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Hardenburgh Falls

30.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tompkins Falls waterfall

Tompkins Falls

37.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Manorkill Falls waterfall

Manorkill Falls

27.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Canada Falls waterfall

Canada Falls

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

Rensselaerville Falls

25.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Straton Falls

28 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Mine Kill Falls waterfall

Mine Kill Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

35.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft

Dickinson Falls

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

Katrina Falls

30.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Shokan

Are there free waterfalls near Shokan?

There are 19 free waterfalls near Shokan, including Bash Bish Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Shokan?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Shokan?

There are 27 dog-friendly waterfalls near Shokan, including Bash Bish Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Shokan?

There are 27 kid-friendly waterfalls near Shokan, including Bash Bish Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Shokan?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Shokan?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Shokan?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Shokan?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near Shokan have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Shokan?

The closest waterfall to Shokan is Glenerie Falls, approximately 11.7 miles away.

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