Waterfall Hikes Near High Falls, NY

482 residents
New York Time Zone
39 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near High Falls? There are 39 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of High Falls. 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 41.8255°N, -74.1201°W

Map of Waterfalls Near High Falls

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

39 of 39 gauged

12 of 39 waterfalls near High Falls are flowing strongly today

Bash Bish Falls Moderate Bear Rock Falls Moderate Campbell Falls Moderate Race Brook Falls Moderate Umpachene Falls Moderate Boucks Falls Moderate Bozen Kill Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Strong Buttermilk Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Meadow Falls Moderate Rossman Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Moderate Glen Falls Moderate Kaaterskill Falls Moderate Canada Falls Strong Denton Falls Strong High Falls Strong Katrina Falls Strong Dickinson Falls Moderate Horton Falls Moderate Mine Lot Falls Moderate Glenerie Falls Moderate Great Falls Moderate Hardenburgh Falls Moderate High Falls Strong Manorkill Falls Moderate Mine Kill Falls Moderate Nevele Falls Strong Rensselaerville Falls Moderate Roxbury Falls Moderate Vernooy Falls Strong Verkeerder Kill Falls Roaring Stony Kill Falls Roaring Tompkins Falls Strong Straton Falls Strong

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Sunny · 73°F

Aft 83°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 78°F Sunny
Sun 73°F Sunny Best
Lab 77°F Sunny
Tue 78°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 74°F Partly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers
Thu 81°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near High Falls

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Stony Kill Falls Roaring · 1580 cfs 99th percentile
  2. 2 Verkeerder Kill Falls Roaring · 1580 cfs 99th percentile
  3. 3 Katrina Falls Roaring · 584 cfs 94th percentile
  4. 4 High Falls Roaring · 584 cfs 94th percentile
  5. 5 Denton Falls Roaring · 584 cfs 94th percentile
  6. 6 Vernooy Falls Strong · 49 cfs 84th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near High Falls (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.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around High Falls (28 waterfalls)

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

Stony Kill Falls waterfall

Stony Kill Falls

4.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft
Vernooy Falls waterfall

Vernooy Falls

19.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
3.5 miles 400 ft
Verkeerder Kill Falls waterfall CC

Verkeerder Kill Falls

13.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
6.5 miles 700 ft
Hanging Rock Falls waterfall

Hanging Rock Falls

3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 39 Waterfalls Near High Falls

Tompkins Falls waterfall

Tompkins Falls

41.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Manorkill Falls waterfall

Manorkill Falls

23.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Canada Falls waterfall

Canada Falls

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

High Falls

11.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bear Rock Falls waterfall

Bear Rock Falls

6.5 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bash Bish Falls waterfall

Bash Bish Falls

1.6 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft

Rossman Falls

19.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Straton Falls

11 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Meadow Falls

28.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Race Brook Falls waterfall

Race Brook Falls

5.8 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
3.0 miles 800 ft
Mine Kill Falls waterfall

Mine Kill Falls

19.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bozen Kill Falls waterfall

Bozen Kill Falls

33.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Mine Lot Falls waterfall

Mine Lot Falls

33.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Passaic Falls waterfall

Passaic Falls

18.3 miles away
New Jersey
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

Boucks Falls

10.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Campbell Falls waterfall

Campbell Falls

49.9 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Umpachene Falls waterfall

Umpachene Falls

12.2 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Roxbury Falls waterfall

Roxbury Falls

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

Horton Falls

4.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near High Falls

Are there free waterfalls near High Falls?

There are 20 free waterfalls near High Falls, including Bash Bish Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near High Falls?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in High Falls?

There are 28 dog-friendly waterfalls near High Falls, including Bash Bish Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near High Falls?

There are 28 kid-friendly waterfalls near High Falls, including Bash Bish Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near High Falls?

There are 4 waterfalls that allow swimming near High Falls, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near High Falls?

The shortest waterfall hike near High Falls is Bash Bish Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near High Falls?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around High Falls?

Yes, 3 waterfalls near High Falls have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to High Falls?

The closest waterfall to High Falls is Stony Kill Falls, approximately 12.5 miles away.

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