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

27 waterfalls near Wassaic have live flow data today

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

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 97°F

Wed 92°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 97°F Sunny Best
Fri 96°F Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 92°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 87°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 82°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 84°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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 Hanging Rock Falls Moderate ยท 313 cfs 68th percentile
  2. 2 Otis Falls Moderate ยท 28 cfs 56th percentile
  3. 3 Stony Kill Falls Moderate ยท 227 cfs 52nd percentile
  4. 4 Verkeerder Kill Falls Moderate ยท 227 cfs 52nd percentile
  5. 5 Bash Bish Falls Moderate ยท 16 cfs 41st percentile
  6. 6 Lulu Cascade Moderate ยท 31 cfs 40th 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

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

Bear Rock Falls

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

Bash Bish Falls

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

Race Brook Falls

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

Roxbury Falls

28.9 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 27 Waterfalls Near Wassaic

Kaaterskill Falls waterfall

Kaaterskill Falls

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

Nevele Falls

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

Glen Falls

24 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Meadow Falls

8.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Lulu Cascade

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

Westfield Falls

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

High Falls

13.8 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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