Waterfall Hikes Near West Point, NY

6,386 residents
New York Time Zone
24 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near West Point? There are 24 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of West Point. 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 41.3645°N, -74.0123°W

Map of Waterfalls Near West Point

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

24 of 24 gauged

1 of 24 waterfalls near West Point is flowing strongly today

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 Glenerie Falls Barely Flowing Hanging Rock Falls Moderate Nevele Falls Barely Flowing Pinchot Falls Barely Flowing Raymondskill Falls Barely Flowing Rippowan Falls Barely Flowing Roxbury Falls Barely Flowing Shohola Falls Strong Vernooy Falls Barely Flowing Verkeerder Kill Falls Moderate Stony Kill Falls Moderate Tillman Falls Low

Updated 35 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 100°F

Wed 95°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 100°F Sunny Best
Fri 98°F Sunny
Ind 94°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 87°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 82°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 83°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near West Point

Updated about 1 hour 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 Hanging Rock Falls Moderate ยท 313 cfs 68th 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 Tillman Falls Low ยท 24 cfs 12th percentile
  6. 6 Rippowan Falls Barely Flowing ยท 3 cfs 8th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near West Point (6 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

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around West Point (20 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
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

All 24 Waterfalls Near West Point

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
Verkeerder Kill Falls waterfall CC

Verkeerder Kill Falls

20.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
6.5 miles 700 ft
Passaic Falls waterfall

Passaic Falls

34 miles away
New Jersey
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 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

Glenerie Falls

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

Rippowan Falls

37.1 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft

Pinchot Falls

49.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
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
Roxbury Falls waterfall

Roxbury Falls

28.9 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Katrina Falls waterfall

Katrina Falls

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

Raymondskill Falls

49.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Vernooy Falls waterfall

Vernooy Falls

31.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
3.5 miles 400 ft
Shohola Falls waterfall

Shohola Falls

39.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 150 ft
Maple Falls waterfall

Maple Falls

19.9 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 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

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near West Point

Are there free waterfalls near West Point?

There are 15 free waterfalls near West Point, including Buttermilk Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near West Point?

There are 6 easy waterfall hikes near West Point, including Dingmans Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in West Point?

There are 20 dog-friendly waterfalls near West Point, including Buttermilk Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near West Point?

There are 20 kid-friendly waterfalls near West Point, including Buttermilk Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near West Point?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near West Point?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near West Point?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around West Point?

Yes, 12 waterfalls near West Point have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to West Point?

The closest waterfall to West Point is Buttermilk Falls, approximately 2.4 miles away.

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Cromwell Manor Inn

Cromwell Manor Inn

9.4 34 reviews
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West Point Motel

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