Waterfall Hikes Near Walden, NY

6,861 residents
New York Time Zone
31 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Walden? There are 31 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Walden. 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 41.5603°N, -74.1879°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Walden

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

31 of 31 gauged

1 of 31 waterfalls near Walden is flowing strongly today

Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Glen Falls Barely Flowing Kaaterskill Falls Barely Flowing Darbytown Falls Moderate Deer Leap Falls Barely Flowing Dingmans Falls Barely Flowing Factory Falls Barely Flowing Fulmer Falls Barely Flowing Silverthread Falls Barely Flowing Denton Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Katrina Falls Barely Flowing Glenerie Falls Barely Flowing Hanging Rock Falls Low Hardenburgh Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Moderate Ridgeway Falls Moderate High Falls Barely Flowing Nevele Falls Barely Flowing Pinchot Falls Barely Flowing Raymondskill Falls Barely Flowing Roxbury Falls Barely Flowing Shohola Falls Strong Vernooy Falls Barely Flowing Verkeerder Kill Falls Moderate Stony Kill Falls Moderate Tompkins Falls Barely Flowing Tillman Falls Low

Updated 43 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 104°F

Wed 98°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 104°F Sunny Best
Fri 100°F Sunny
Ind 96°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 90°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 84°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 86°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Walden

Updated 43 minutes ago

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

  1. 1 Shohola Falls Strong ยท 43 cfs 81st percentile
  2. 2 Darbytown Falls Moderate ยท 657 cfs 61st percentile
  3. 3 Ridgeway Falls Moderate ยท 255 cfs 54th percentile
  4. 4 High Falls Moderate ยท 255 cfs 54th percentile
  5. 5 Stony Kill Falls Moderate ยท 192 cfs 38th percentile
  6. 6 Verkeerder Kill Falls Moderate ยท 192 cfs 38th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Walden (5 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.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Walden (23 waterfalls)

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

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
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

10.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hanging Rock Falls waterfall

Hanging Rock Falls

27.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 31 Waterfalls Near Walden

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
Nevele Falls waterfall

Nevele Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

10.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hanging Rock Falls waterfall

Hanging Rock Falls

27.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Denton Falls waterfall

Denton Falls

35.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

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

Katrina Falls

35.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

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

Vernooy Falls

31.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
3.5 miles 400 ft

Glenerie Falls

22.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Passaic Falls waterfall

Passaic Falls

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

High Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

22 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Kaaterskill Falls waterfall

Kaaterskill Falls

43.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.6 miles 400 ft

Pinchot Falls

49.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Roxbury Falls waterfall

Roxbury Falls

28.9 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Darbytown Falls

45.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Glen Falls waterfall

Glen Falls

24 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Raymondskill Falls waterfall

Raymondskill Falls

49.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Walden

Are there free waterfalls near Walden?

There are 18 free waterfalls near Walden, including Buttermilk Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Walden?

There are 5 easy waterfall hikes near Walden, including Dingmans Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Walden?

There are 23 dog-friendly waterfalls near Walden, including Buttermilk Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Walden?

There are 23 kid-friendly waterfalls near Walden, including Buttermilk Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Walden?

There are 2 waterfalls that allow swimming near Walden, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Walden?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Walden?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Walden?

Yes, 13 waterfalls near Walden have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Walden?

The closest waterfall to Walden is Verkeerder Kill Falls, approximately 12 miles away.

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