Waterfall Hikes Near Cold Spring, NY

1,844 residents
New York Time Zone
29 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Hikers already ride the train to Cold Spring for the Hudson Highlands, and the waterfall list stretches across the river from there. Stony Kill Falls drops 87 feet in the Shawangunks after a mile of walking. Verkeerder Kill Falls is the long one, 6.5 miles and 700 feet of gain to a 187-foot plunge off the Sam's Point plateau. Two different Buttermilk Falls made the list, and the 165-foot version has swimming below it. Twenty-nine falls come within fifty miles, dogs welcome throughout.

Located at 41.4191°N, -73.9545°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Cold Spring

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

29 of 29 gauged

17 of 29 waterfalls near Cold Spring are flowing strongly today

Buttermilk Falls Strong Buttermilk Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Strong Buttermilk Falls Moderate Glen Falls Moderate Kaaterskill Falls Moderate Deer Leap Falls Strong Dingmans Falls Strong Factory Falls Strong Fulmer Falls Strong Silverthread Falls Strong Denton Falls Roaring High Falls Roaring Katrina Falls Roaring Glenerie Falls Moderate High Falls Roaring Ridgeway Falls Roaring Nevele Falls Strong Rippowan Falls Moderate Roxbury Falls Moderate Shohola Falls Strong Vernooy Falls Strong Verkeerder Kill Falls Roaring Stony Kill Falls Roaring

Updated 18 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Sunny · 79°F

Aft 84°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 77°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 76°F Mostly Sunny
Lab 79°F Sunny Best
Tue 80°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 80°F Partly Sunny
Thu 82°F Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Cold Spring

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 High Falls Roaring ยท 1860 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Ridgeway Falls Roaring ยท 1860 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Pinchot Falls Roaring ยท 9180 cfs 99th percentile
  4. 4 Raymondskill Falls Roaring ยท 9180 cfs 99th percentile
  5. 5 Verkeerder Kill Falls Roaring ยท 1560 cfs 99th percentile
  6. 6 Stony Kill Falls Roaring ยท 1560 cfs 99th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Cold Spring (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 Cold Spring (23 waterfalls)

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

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

48.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 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
Roxbury Falls waterfall

Roxbury Falls

30.5 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 29 Waterfalls Near Cold Spring

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

48.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 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

Glenerie Falls

38.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Roxbury Falls waterfall

Roxbury Falls

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

Nevele Falls

3.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Passaic Falls waterfall

Passaic Falls

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

Rippowan Falls

33.1 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft
Hanging Rock Falls waterfall

Hanging Rock Falls

3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Denton Falls waterfall

Denton Falls

6.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Katrina Falls waterfall

Katrina Falls

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

Vernooy Falls

19.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
3.5 miles 400 ft

Pinchot Falls

40.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

11 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Kaaterskill Falls waterfall

Kaaterskill Falls

4.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.6 miles 400 ft
Glen Falls waterfall

Glen Falls

7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Raymondskill Falls waterfall

Raymondskill Falls

36 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Shohola Falls waterfall

Shohola Falls

29.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 150 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Cold Spring

Are there free waterfalls near Cold Spring?

There are 18 free waterfalls near Cold Spring, including Buttermilk Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Cold Spring?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Cold Spring?

There are 23 dog-friendly waterfalls near Cold Spring, including Buttermilk Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Cold Spring?

There are 23 kid-friendly waterfalls near Cold Spring, including Buttermilk Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Cold Spring?

There are 3 waterfalls that allow swimming near Cold Spring, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Cold Spring?

The shortest waterfall hike near Cold Spring is Buttermilk Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Cold Spring?

The tallest waterfall near Cold Spring is Kaaterskill Falls at 260 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Cold Spring?

Yes, 13 waterfalls near Cold Spring have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Cold Spring?

The closest waterfall to Cold Spring is Buttermilk Falls, approximately 2.7 miles away.

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