Waterfall Hikes Near Wassaic, NY

466 residents
New York Time Zone
27 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Wassaic? There are 27 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Wassaic. 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 41.8064°N, -73.5593°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Wassaic

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

27 of 27 gauged

1 of 27 waterfalls near Wassaic is flowing strongly today

Bash Bish Falls Barely Flowing Bear Rock Falls Barely Flowing Campbell Falls Barely Flowing Race Brook Falls Barely Flowing Umpachene Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Glen Falls Barely Flowing Kaaterskill Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Glenerie Falls Barely Flowing Great Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Lulu Cascade Barely Flowing Nevele Falls Low Otis Falls Barely Flowing Rippowan Falls Barely Flowing Roxbury Falls Moderate Westfield Falls Strong Verkeerder Kill Falls Barely Flowing Stony Kill Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 80°F

Sat 77°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Sun 76°F Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Mon 79°F Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 80°F Sunny Best
Wed 82°F Sunny
Thu 80°F Chance Rain Showers
Fri 76°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Wassaic

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Westfield Falls Strong · 41 cfs 75th percentile
  2. 2 Roxbury Falls Moderate · 149 cfs 39th percentile
  3. 3 Lulu Cascade Moderate · 32 cfs 38th percentile
  4. 4 Nevele Falls Low · 6 cfs 15th percentile
  5. 5 Rossman Falls Barely Flowing · 242 cfs 7th percentile
  6. 6 Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing · 242 cfs 7th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Wassaic (2 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 Wassaic (21 waterfalls)

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

Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

18.7 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bear Rock Falls waterfall

Bear Rock Falls

38.4 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bash Bish Falls waterfall

Bash Bish Falls

38.6 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Race Brook Falls waterfall

Race Brook Falls

46 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
3.0 miles 800 ft
Roxbury Falls waterfall

Roxbury Falls

10.1 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 27 Waterfalls Near Wassaic

Kaaterskill Falls waterfall

Kaaterskill Falls

34.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.6 miles 400 ft
Nevele Falls waterfall

Nevele Falls

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

Glen Falls

17.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Meadow Falls

28.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Lulu Cascade

41.7 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Westfield Falls waterfall

Westfield Falls

4.2 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

25 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Wassaic

Are there free waterfalls near Wassaic?

There are 16 free waterfalls near Wassaic, including Bash Bish Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Wassaic?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Wassaic, including Rippowan Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Wassaic?

There are 21 dog-friendly waterfalls near Wassaic, including Bash Bish Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Wassaic?

There are 21 kid-friendly waterfalls near Wassaic, including Bash Bish Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Wassaic?

There are 3 waterfalls that allow swimming near Wassaic, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Wassaic?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Wassaic?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Wassaic?

Yes, 5 waterfalls near Wassaic have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Wassaic?

The closest waterfall to Wassaic is Great Falls, approximately 15.6 miles away.

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