Waterfall Hikes Near Hastings-on-Hudson, NY

8,456 residents
New York Time Zone
9 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Hastings-on-Hudson? There are 9 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Hastings-on-Hudson. 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 40.9904°N, -73.8799°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Hastings-on-Hudson

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

9 of 9 gauged

4 of 9 waterfalls near Hastings-on-Hudson are flowing strongly today

Bass Lake Falls Strong Buttermilk Falls Strong Pottersville Falls Moderate Rippowan Falls Strong Roxbury Falls Moderate Tillman Falls Strong

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 74°F

Aft 83°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 79°F Sunny
Sun 74°F Mostly Sunny Best
Lab 77°F Sunny
Tue 79°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 76°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Thu 83°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Hastings-on-Hudson

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Tillman Falls Strong · 55 cfs 89th percentile
  2. 2 Bass Lake Falls Strong · 155 cfs 84th percentile
  3. 3 Buttermilk Falls Strong · 172 cfs 83rd percentile
  4. 4 Buttermilk Falls Strong · 44 cfs 80th percentile
  5. 5 Rippowan Falls Strong · 34 cfs 78th percentile
  6. 6 Roxbury Falls Moderate · 103 cfs 74th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Hastings-on-Hudson (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.

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

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Hastings-on-Hudson (9 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
Maple Falls waterfall

Maple Falls

31.6 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

48.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft

Bass Lake Falls

31.2 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 9 Waterfalls Near Hastings-on-Hudson

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
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

27 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
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

48.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft

Bass Lake Falls

31.2 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Pottersville Falls waterfall

Pottersville Falls

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

Roxbury Falls

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

Tillman Falls

33.8 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Hastings-on-Hudson

Are there free waterfalls near Hastings-on-Hudson?

There are 7 free waterfalls near Hastings-on-Hudson, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Hastings-on-Hudson?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Hastings-on-Hudson, including Passaic Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Hastings-on-Hudson?

There are 9 dog-friendly waterfalls near Hastings-on-Hudson, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Hastings-on-Hudson?

There are 9 kid-friendly waterfalls near Hastings-on-Hudson, including Bass Lake Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Hastings-on-Hudson?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Hastings-on-Hudson, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Hastings-on-Hudson?

The shortest waterfall hike near Hastings-on-Hudson is Bass Lake Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Hastings-on-Hudson?

The tallest waterfall near Hastings-on-Hudson is Buttermilk Falls at 165 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Hastings-on-Hudson?

Yes, 5 waterfalls near Hastings-on-Hudson have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Hastings-on-Hudson?

The closest waterfall to Hastings-on-Hudson is Passaic Falls, approximately 16.4 miles away.

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