Waterfall Hikes Near South Nyack, NY

2,745 residents
New York Time Zone
12 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near South Nyack? There are 12 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of South Nyack. 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 41.0797°N, -73.9127°W

Map of Waterfalls Near South Nyack

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

12 of 12 gauged

1 of 12 waterfalls near South Nyack is flowing strongly today

Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Dingmans Falls Barely Flowing Silverthread Falls Barely Flowing Raymondskill Falls Moderate Rippowan Falls Barely Flowing Roxbury Falls Strong Verkeerder Kill Falls Barely Flowing Stony Kill Falls Barely Flowing Tillman Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Patchy Fog then Sunny · 101°F

Thu 101°F Patchy Fog then Sunny Best
Fri 100°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 96°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 92°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 83°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Tue 83°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Wed 83°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near South Nyack

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Roxbury Falls Strong · 58 cfs 87th percentile
  2. 2 Raymondskill Falls Moderate · 2270 cfs 44th percentile
  3. 3 Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing · 41 cfs 5th percentile
  4. 4 Rippowan Falls Barely Flowing · 5 cfs 1st percentile
  5. 5 Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing · 2 cfs 0th percentile
  6. 6 Dingmans Falls Barely Flowing · 1 cfs 0th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near South Nyack (4 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

20 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft
Passaic Falls waterfall

Passaic Falls

17.4 miles away
New Jersey
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around South Nyack (12 waterfalls)

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

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

21.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Maple Falls waterfall

Maple Falls

31.5 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tillman Falls waterfall

Tillman Falls

40.8 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 12 Waterfalls Near South Nyack

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

15.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rippowan Falls waterfall

Rippowan Falls

20 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft
Passaic Falls waterfall

Passaic Falls

17.4 miles away
New Jersey
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

21.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Maple Falls waterfall

Maple Falls

31.5 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tillman Falls waterfall

Tillman Falls

40.8 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Roxbury Falls waterfall

Roxbury Falls

40.4 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Verkeerder Kill Falls waterfall CC

Verkeerder Kill Falls

15.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
6.5 miles 700 ft
Stony Kill Falls waterfall

Stony Kill Falls

12 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft
Silverthread Falls waterfall

Silverthread Falls

45.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Dingmans Falls waterfall

Dingmans Falls

45.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Raymondskill Falls waterfall

Raymondskill Falls

46.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near South Nyack

Are there free waterfalls near South Nyack?

There are 8 free waterfalls near South Nyack, including Buttermilk Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near South Nyack?

There are 4 easy waterfall hikes near South Nyack, including Dingmans Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in South Nyack?

There are 12 dog-friendly waterfalls near South Nyack, including Buttermilk Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near South Nyack?

There are 12 kid-friendly waterfalls near South Nyack, including Buttermilk Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near South Nyack?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near South Nyack, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near South Nyack?

The shortest waterfall hike near South Nyack is Buttermilk Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near South Nyack?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around South Nyack?

Yes, 7 waterfalls near South Nyack have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to South Nyack?

The closest waterfall to South Nyack is Buttermilk Falls, approximately 16.3 miles away.

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