Waterfall Hikes Near Upper Nyack, NY

2,142 residents
New York Time Zone
14 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Upper Nyack? There are 14 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Upper 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 41.1143°N, -73.9058°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Upper Nyack

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

14 of 14 gauged

14 waterfalls near Upper Nyack have live flow data today

Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Dingmans Falls Barely Flowing Silverthread Falls Barely Flowing Nevele Falls Barely Flowing Pinchot Falls Low Raymondskill Falls Low Rippowan Falls Barely Flowing Roxbury 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 · 101°F

Wed 95°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 101°F Sunny Best
Fri 100°F Sunny
Ind 96°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 89°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 83°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 84°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Upper Nyack

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Verkeerder Kill Falls Moderate · 262 cfs 66th percentile
  2. 2 Stony Kill Falls Moderate · 262 cfs 66th percentile
  3. 3 Pinchot Falls Low · 2100 cfs 19th percentile
  4. 4 Raymondskill Falls Low · 2100 cfs 19th percentile
  5. 5 Tillman Falls Low · 24 cfs 12th percentile
  6. 6 Rippowan Falls Barely Flowing · 3 cfs 8th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Upper 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

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

Passaic Falls

34 miles away
New Jersey
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Upper Nyack (13 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 14 Waterfalls Near Upper Nyack

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
Passaic Falls waterfall

Passaic Falls

34 miles away
New Jersey
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 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
Roxbury Falls waterfall

Roxbury Falls

28.9 miles away
Connecticut
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
Raymondskill Falls waterfall

Raymondskill Falls

49.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Nevele Falls waterfall

Nevele Falls

3.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Pinchot Falls

49.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Upper Nyack

Are there free waterfalls near Upper Nyack?

There are 9 free waterfalls near Upper Nyack, including Buttermilk Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Upper Nyack?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Upper Nyack?

There are 13 dog-friendly waterfalls near Upper Nyack, including Buttermilk Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Upper Nyack?

There are 13 kid-friendly waterfalls near Upper Nyack, including Buttermilk Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Upper Nyack?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Upper Nyack?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Upper Nyack?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Upper Nyack?

Yes, 8 waterfalls near Upper Nyack have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Upper Nyack?

The closest waterfall to Upper Nyack is Buttermilk Falls, approximately 14.9 miles away.

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