Waterfall Hikes Near Ellenville, NY

4,213 residents
New York Time Zone
38 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Ellenville? There are 38 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Ellenville. 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 41.7009°N, -74.3609°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Ellenville

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

38 of 38 gauged

24 of 38 waterfalls near Ellenville are flowing strongly today

Boucks Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Strong Buttermilk Falls Strong Buttermilk Falls Moderate Glen Falls Moderate Kaaterskill Falls Moderate Canada Falls Strong Darbytown Falls Roaring 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 Hardenburgh Falls Moderate High Falls Roaring Ridgeway Falls Roaring High Falls Strong Manorkill Falls Moderate Mine Kill Falls Moderate Nevele Falls Strong Rensselaerville Falls Moderate Shohola Falls Strong Wangum Falls Roaring Vernooy Falls Strong Verkeerder Kill Falls Roaring Stony Kill Falls Roaring Tompkins Falls Strong Tillman Falls Strong Straton Falls Strong

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 69°F

Aft 78°F Sunny
Sat 73°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 69°F Mostly Sunny Best
Lab 72°F Sunny
Tue 74°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 74°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Thu 75°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Ellenville

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Ridgeway Falls Roaring ยท 1860 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Darbytown Falls Roaring ยท 1750 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Wangum Falls Roaring ยท 1070 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 High Falls Roaring ยท 1860 cfs 100th percentile
  5. 5 Stony Kill Falls Roaring ยท 1560 cfs 99th percentile
  6. 6 Raymondskill Falls Roaring ยท 9180 cfs 99th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Ellenville (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.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Ellenville (28 waterfalls)

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

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
Hanging Rock Falls waterfall

Hanging Rock Falls

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

Vernooy Falls

19.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
3.5 miles 400 ft
Katrina Falls waterfall

Katrina Falls

17.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

All 38 Waterfalls Near Ellenville

Pinchot Falls

40.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Mine Kill Falls waterfall

Mine Kill Falls

19.3 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
Glen Falls waterfall

Glen Falls

7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Boucks Falls

10.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Ridgeway Falls

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

Silverthread Falls

37.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Dingmans Falls waterfall

Dingmans Falls

37.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Passaic Falls waterfall

Passaic Falls

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

High Falls

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

Fulmer Falls

23.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.0 miles 150 ft
Factory Falls waterfall

Factory Falls

23.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Deer Leap Falls waterfall

Deer Leap Falls

24 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tillman Falls waterfall

Tillman Falls

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

Wangum Falls

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

Rensselaerville Falls

21.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Maple Falls waterfall

Maple Falls

31.6 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Ellenville

Are there free waterfalls near Ellenville?

There are 21 free waterfalls near Ellenville, including Buttermilk Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Ellenville?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Ellenville?

There are 28 dog-friendly waterfalls near Ellenville, including Buttermilk Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Ellenville?

There are 28 kid-friendly waterfalls near Ellenville, including Buttermilk Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Ellenville?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Ellenville?

The shortest waterfall hike near Ellenville is Boucks Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Ellenville?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Ellenville?

Yes, 13 waterfalls near Ellenville have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Ellenville?

The closest waterfall to Ellenville is Nevele Falls, approximately 1.7 miles away.

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