Waterfall Hikes Near Tappan, NY

7,016 residents
New York Time Zone
11 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Tappan? There are 11 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Tappan. 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 41.0270°N, -73.9520°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Tappan

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

11 of 11 gauged

11 waterfalls near Tappan have live flow data today

Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Dingmans Falls Barely Flowing Silverthread Falls Barely Flowing Pottersville Falls Moderate Rippowan Falls Barely Flowing Verkeerder Kill Falls Moderate Stony Kill Falls Moderate Tillman Falls Low

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 104°F

Wed 97°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 104°F Sunny Best
Fri 103°F Sunny
Ind 99°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 91°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 84°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 85°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Tappan

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Verkeerder Kill Falls Moderate · 227 cfs 52nd percentile
  2. 2 Stony Kill Falls Moderate · 227 cfs 52nd percentile
  3. 3 Pottersville Falls Moderate · 16 cfs 45th percentile
  4. 4 Tillman Falls Low · 24 cfs 12th percentile
  5. 5 Rippowan Falls Barely Flowing · 3 cfs 8th percentile
  6. 6 Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing · 2 cfs 0th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Tappan (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.

Passaic Falls waterfall

Passaic Falls

34 miles away
New Jersey
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Rippowan Falls waterfall

Rippowan Falls

37.1 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Tappan (11 waterfalls)

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

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

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

Maple Falls

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

Tillman Falls

44 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 11 Waterfalls Near Tappan

Passaic Falls waterfall

Passaic Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

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

Rippowan Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

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

Maple Falls

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

Tillman Falls

44 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Pottersville Falls waterfall

Pottersville Falls

17 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Verkeerder Kill Falls waterfall CC

Verkeerder Kill Falls

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

Stony Kill Falls

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

Silverthread Falls

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

Dingmans Falls

49 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Tappan

Are there free waterfalls near Tappan?

There are 7 free waterfalls near Tappan, including Buttermilk Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Tappan?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Tappan, including Dingmans Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Tappan?

There are 11 dog-friendly waterfalls near Tappan, including Buttermilk Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Tappan?

There are 11 kid-friendly waterfalls near Tappan, including Buttermilk Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Tappan?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Tappan?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Tappan?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Tappan?

Yes, 5 waterfalls near Tappan have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Tappan?

The closest waterfall to Tappan is Passaic Falls, approximately 15.1 miles away.

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