Waterfall Hikes Near West Nyack, NY

3,768 residents
New York Time Zone
18 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near West Nyack? There are 18 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of West 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 41.0907°N, -73.9714°W

Map of Waterfalls Near West Nyack

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

18 of 18 gauged

18 waterfalls near West Nyack have live flow data today

Bass Lake Falls Moderate 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 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 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 105°F

Wed 99°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 105°F Sunny Best
Fri 103°F Sunny
Ind 99°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 92°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 85°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 86°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near West Nyack

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Verkeerder Kill Falls Moderate · 227 cfs 52nd percentile
  2. 2 Stony Kill Falls Moderate · 227 cfs 52nd percentile
  3. 3 Bass Lake Falls Moderate · 63 cfs 32nd percentile
  4. 4 Pinchot Falls Low · 2100 cfs 19th percentile
  5. 5 Raymondskill Falls Low · 2100 cfs 19th percentile
  6. 6 Tillman Falls Low · 24 cfs 12th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near West Nyack (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

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

Rippowan Falls

37.1 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around West Nyack (17 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 18 Waterfalls Near West Nyack

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

10.7 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
Rippowan Falls waterfall

Rippowan Falls

37.1 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
1.0 miles 200 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
Verkeerder Kill Falls waterfall CC

Verkeerder Kill Falls

20.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
6.5 miles 700 ft

Bass Lake Falls

41.4 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 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
Deer Leap Falls waterfall

Deer Leap Falls

33.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Factory Falls waterfall

Factory Falls

33.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Fulmer Falls waterfall

Fulmer Falls

34 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.0 miles 150 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
Roxbury Falls waterfall

Roxbury Falls

28.9 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near West Nyack

Are there free waterfalls near West Nyack?

There are 13 free waterfalls near West Nyack, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near West Nyack?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in West Nyack?

There are 17 dog-friendly waterfalls near West Nyack, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near West Nyack?

There are 17 kid-friendly waterfalls near West Nyack, including Bass Lake Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near West Nyack?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near West Nyack?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near West Nyack?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around West Nyack?

Yes, 12 waterfalls near West Nyack have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to West Nyack?

The closest waterfall to West Nyack is Buttermilk Falls, approximately 14 miles away.

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