Waterfall Hikes Near Hillside, NY

754 residents
New York Time Zone
37 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Hillside? There are 37 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Hillside. These trails range from easy to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 41.9177°N, -74.0337°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Hillside

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

37 of 37 gauged

12 of 37 waterfalls near Hillside 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 Roaring High Falls Roaring Katrina Falls Roaring 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 Vernooy Falls Strong Verkeerder Kill Falls Roaring Stony Kill Falls Roaring Tompkins Falls Strong Straton Falls Strong

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Sunny · 82°F

Aft 82°F Sunny Best
Sat 77°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Sun 73°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Lab 76°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Tue 79°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Wed 78°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Thu 80°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Hillside

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

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

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Hillside (1 waterfall)

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 Hillside (26 waterfalls)

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

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
Vernooy Falls waterfall

Vernooy Falls

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

Glen Falls

7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Stony Kill Falls waterfall

Stony Kill Falls

4.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft

All 37 Waterfalls Near Hillside

Glenerie Falls

38.3 miles away
New York
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
Vernooy Falls waterfall

Vernooy Falls

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

Glen Falls

7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Stony Kill Falls waterfall

Stony Kill Falls

4.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft
Verkeerder Kill Falls waterfall CC

Verkeerder Kill Falls

13.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
6.5 miles 700 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

47.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hanging Rock Falls waterfall

Hanging Rock Falls

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

Nevele Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

12.4 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
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

40 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Dickinson Falls

37.4 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

Meadow Falls

28.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rensselaerville Falls waterfall

Rensselaerville Falls

21.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Hillside

Are there free waterfalls near Hillside?

There are 18 free waterfalls near Hillside, including Bash Bish Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Hillside?

There is 1 easy waterfall hike near Hillside, including Umpachene Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Hillside?

There are 26 dog-friendly waterfalls near Hillside, including Bash Bish Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Hillside?

There are 26 kid-friendly waterfalls near Hillside, including Bash Bish Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Hillside?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Hillside?

The shortest waterfall hike near Hillside is Bash Bish Falls at 0.6 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Hillside?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Hillside?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Hillside has nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Hillside?

The closest waterfall to Hillside is Glenerie Falls, approximately 7.2 miles away.

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