Waterfall Hikes Near West Haverstraw, NY

10,649 residents
New York Time Zone
23 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near West Haverstraw? There are 23 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of West Haverstraw. 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 41.2063°N, -73.9884°W

Map of Waterfalls Near West Haverstraw

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

23 of 23 gauged

23 waterfalls near West Haverstraw have live flow data today

Bass Lake Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing 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 Hanging Rock Falls Barely Flowing Nevele Falls Barely Flowing Pinchot Falls Barely Flowing Raymondskill Falls Barely Flowing Rippowan Falls Barely Flowing Roxbury Falls Barely Flowing Vernooy Falls Barely Flowing Verkeerder Kill Falls Barely Flowing Stony Kill Falls Barely Flowing Tillman Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Sunny · 89°F

Mon 86°F Sunny
Tue 94°F Sunny
Wed 96°F Sunny
Thu 90°F Mostly Sunny
Fri 89°F Sunny Best
Sat 88°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 88°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near West Haverstraw

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Hanging Rock Falls Barely Flowing · 368 cfs 8th percentile
  2. 2 Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing · 17 cfs 6th percentile
  3. 3 Stony Kill Falls Barely Flowing · 540 cfs 4th percentile
  4. 4 Verkeerder Kill Falls Barely Flowing · 540 cfs 4th percentile
  5. 5 Rippowan Falls Barely Flowing · 6 cfs 4th percentile
  6. 6 Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing · 78 cfs 2nd percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near West Haverstraw (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.

Passaic Falls waterfall

Passaic Falls

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

Rippowan Falls

20 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around West Haverstraw (20 waterfalls)

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

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

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

Maple Falls

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

Verkeerder Kill Falls

15.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
6.5 miles 700 ft

All 23 Waterfalls Near West Haverstraw

Katrina Falls waterfall

Katrina Falls

3.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Vernooy Falls waterfall

Vernooy Falls

10.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
3.5 miles 400 ft

Bass Lake Falls

44.8 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near West Haverstraw

Are there free waterfalls near West Haverstraw?

There are 15 free waterfalls near West Haverstraw, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near West Haverstraw?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in West Haverstraw?

There are 20 dog-friendly waterfalls near West Haverstraw, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near West Haverstraw?

There are 20 kid-friendly waterfalls near West Haverstraw, including Bass Lake Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near West Haverstraw?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near West Haverstraw?

The shortest waterfall hike near West Haverstraw is Bass Lake Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near West Haverstraw?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around West Haverstraw?

Yes, 12 waterfalls near West Haverstraw have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to West Haverstraw?

The closest waterfall to West Haverstraw is Buttermilk Falls, approximately 9.1 miles away.

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