Waterfall Hikes Near Milton, NY

1,835 residents
New York Time Zone
30 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Milton? There are 30 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Milton. 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 41.6571°N, -73.9661°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Milton

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

30 of 30 gauged

11 of 30 waterfalls near Milton are flowing strongly today

Bash Bish Falls Moderate Bear Rock Falls Moderate Race Brook 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 Buttermilk Falls Strong Darbytown Falls Roaring Denton Falls Strong High Falls Strong Katrina Falls Strong Dickinson Falls Moderate Glenerie Falls Moderate Great Falls Moderate High Falls Strong Nevele Falls Strong Rensselaerville Falls Moderate Rippowan Falls Moderate Roxbury Falls Moderate Vernooy Falls Strong Verkeerder Kill Falls Roaring Stony Kill Falls Roaring

Updated 27 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Sunny · 74°F

Aft 83°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 78°F Sunny
Sun 74°F Sunny Best
Lab 77°F Sunny
Tue 78°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 74°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Thu 82°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Milton

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Darbytown Falls Roaring ยท 1750 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Stony Kill Falls Roaring ยท 1560 cfs 99th percentile
  3. 3 Verkeerder Kill Falls Roaring ยท 1560 cfs 99th percentile
  4. 4 Katrina Falls Roaring ยท 584 cfs 94th percentile
  5. 5 Denton Falls Roaring ยท 584 cfs 94th percentile
  6. 6 High Falls Roaring ยท 584 cfs 94th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Milton (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 Milton (21 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
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

All 30 Waterfalls Near Milton

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

27 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 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
Nevele Falls waterfall

Nevele Falls

3.8 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
Vernooy Falls waterfall

Vernooy Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

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

Katrina Falls

17.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 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
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
Roxbury Falls waterfall

Roxbury Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

48.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

12.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

47.4 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
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

39.9 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Dickinson Falls

37.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Milton

Are there free waterfalls near Milton?

There are 14 free waterfalls near Milton, including Bash Bish Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Milton?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Milton?

There are 21 dog-friendly waterfalls near Milton, including Bash Bish Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Milton?

There are 21 kid-friendly waterfalls near Milton, including Bash Bish Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Milton?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Milton?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Milton?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Milton?

Yes, 4 waterfalls near Milton have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Milton?

The closest waterfall to Milton is Buttermilk Falls, approximately 14.2 miles away.

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