Waterfall Hikes Near White Plains, NY

59,421 residents
New York Time Zone
6 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Six falls make the cut from White Plains, and the memorable ones wait across the Hudson. Passaic Falls drops 77 feet over basalt right in the middle of Paterson, with a half mile of walking. Buttermilk Falls is the bigger outing at 165 feet, a mile and a half of trail, 500 feet of gain, and a pool you can swim in at the bottom. Rippowan Falls covers an easy mile. Dogs are welcome on everything listed here.

Located at 41.0220°N, -73.7547°W

Map of Waterfalls Near White Plains

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

6 of 6 gauged

6 waterfalls near White Plains have live flow data today

Buttermilk Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Rippowan Falls Barely Flowing Roxbury Falls Moderate

Updated 37 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Sunny · 81°F

Wed 86°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Thu 87°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Fri 84°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny
Sat 81°F Sunny Best
Sun 81°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mon 82°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Tue 83°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near White Plains

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Buttermilk Falls Moderate · 41 cfs 33rd percentile
  2. 2 Rippowan Falls Barely Flowing · 13 cfs 3rd percentile
  3. 3 Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing · 101 cfs 0th percentile
  4. 4 Roxbury Falls Barely Flowing · 106 cfs 0th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near White Plains (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.

Rippowan Falls waterfall

Rippowan Falls

20.3 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft
Passaic Falls waterfall

Passaic Falls

41.1 miles away
New Jersey
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around White Plains (6 waterfalls)

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

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

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

Maple Falls

37.4 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Roxbury Falls waterfall

Roxbury Falls

32.3 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 6 Waterfalls Near White Plains

Rippowan Falls waterfall

Rippowan Falls

20.3 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft
Passaic Falls waterfall

Passaic Falls

41.1 miles away
New Jersey
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

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

Maple Falls

37.4 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Roxbury Falls waterfall

Roxbury Falls

32.3 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near White Plains

Are there free waterfalls near White Plains?

There are 5 free waterfalls near White Plains, including Buttermilk Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near White Plains?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near White Plains, including Passaic Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in White Plains?

There are 6 dog-friendly waterfalls near White Plains, including Buttermilk Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near White Plains?

There are 6 kid-friendly waterfalls near White Plains, including Buttermilk Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near White Plains?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near White Plains, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near White Plains?

The shortest waterfall hike near White Plains is Buttermilk Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near White Plains?

The tallest waterfall near White Plains is Buttermilk Falls at 165 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around White Plains?

Yes, 3 waterfalls near White Plains have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to White Plains?

The closest waterfall to White Plains is Rippowan Falls, approximately 10.2 miles away.

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