Waterfall Hikes Near Chester, NY

4,064 residents
New York Time Zone
41 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Chester? There are 41 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Chester. 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 41.3570°N, -74.2768°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Chester

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

41 of 41 gauged

33 of 41 waterfalls near Chester are flowing strongly today

Bass Lake Falls Strong Buck Hill Falls Strong Bushkill Falls Strong Winona Falls Strong Buttermilk Falls Strong Buttermilk Falls Moderate Kaaterskill Falls Moderate Darbytown Falls Roaring Deer Leap Falls Strong Dingmans Falls Strong Factory Falls Strong Fulmer Falls Strong High Falls Strong Silverthread Falls Strong Denton Falls Roaring High Falls Roaring Katrina Falls Roaring Glenerie Falls Moderate High Falls Roaring Ridgeway Falls Roaring High Falls Strong Indian Ladder Falls Strong Leavitt Falls Strong Spruce Cabin Falls Strong Snow Hill Falls Strong Little Falls Roaring Wangum Falls Roaring Nevele Falls Strong Pinchot Falls Roaring Raymondskill Falls Roaring Rippowan Falls Strong Roxbury Falls Moderate Shohola Falls Strong Vernooy Falls Strong Verkeerder Kill Falls Roaring Stony Kill Falls Roaring Tillman Falls Strong

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 74°F

Aft 82°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 78°F Sunny
Sun 74°F Mostly Sunny Best
Lab 77°F Sunny
Tue 78°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 74°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Thu 81°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Chester

Updated 39 minutes ago

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

  1. 1 Little Falls Roaring ยท 1070 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Ridgeway Falls Roaring ยท 1860 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 High Falls Roaring ยท 1860 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 Wangum Falls Roaring ยท 1070 cfs 100th percentile
  5. 5 Darbytown Falls Roaring ยท 1750 cfs 100th percentile
  6. 6 Raymondskill Falls Roaring ยท 9180 cfs 99th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Chester (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.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Chester (29 waterfalls)

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

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

48.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

27 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Verkeerder Kill Falls waterfall CC

Verkeerder Kill Falls

13.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
6.5 miles 700 ft
Stony Kill Falls waterfall

Stony Kill Falls

4.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft

Pinchot Falls

40.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 41 Waterfalls Near Chester

Tillman Falls waterfall

Tillman Falls

33.8 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

31.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Ridgeway Falls

32.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

47.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

39.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bushkill Falls waterfall

Bushkill Falls

38.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

34.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Winona Falls

39.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft

Glenerie Falls

38.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bass Lake Falls

31.2 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Indian Ladder Falls waterfall

Indian Ladder Falls

24.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rippowan Falls waterfall

Rippowan Falls

33.1 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft

Darbytown Falls

24.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Snow Hill Falls waterfall

Snow Hill Falls

35.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Leavitt Falls waterfall

Leavitt Falls

34.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wangum Falls waterfall

Wangum Falls

29.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Roxbury Falls waterfall

Roxbury Falls

30.5 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

11 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft

Spruce Cabin Falls

31.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Buck Hill Falls

32 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Chester

Are there free waterfalls near Chester?

There are 23 free waterfalls near Chester, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Chester?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Chester?

There are 29 dog-friendly waterfalls near Chester, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Chester?

There are 29 kid-friendly waterfalls near Chester, including Bass Lake Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Chester?

There are 2 waterfalls that allow swimming near Chester, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Chester?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Chester?

The tallest waterfall near Chester is Kaaterskill Falls at 260 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Chester require permits?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Chester requires a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Chester?

Yes, 24 waterfalls near Chester have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Chester?

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

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