Waterfall Hikes Near Montauk, NY

4,322 residents
New York Time Zone
7 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Every waterfall within fifty miles of Montauk stands across the water in Connecticut or Rhode Island, which says all you need to know about Long Island's geology. Make the crossing and Chapman Falls rewards you with a 60-foot drop in Devils Hopyard State Park, five minutes from the car. Yantic Falls in Norwich hardly requires walking. Stepstone Falls in western Rhode Island stretches the legs at 2.4 miles. Seven falls total, dogs welcome on all the listed trails.

Located at 41.0466°N, -71.9465°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Montauk

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

7 of 7 gauged

5 of 7 waterfalls near Montauk are flowing strongly today

Chapman Falls Moderate Horseshoe Falls Roaring Quinebaug Falls Roaring Yantic Falls Roaring Shetucket Falls Strong Silver Falls Strong Stepstone Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 70°F

Aft 81°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 77°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 70°F Mostly Sunny Best
Lab 75°F Sunny
Tue 76°F Sunny
Wed 74°F Partly Sunny
Thu 78°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Montauk

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Horseshoe Falls Roaring · 94 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Quinebaug Falls Roaring · 128 cfs 96th percentile
  3. 3 Yantic Falls Roaring · 128 cfs 96th percentile
  4. 4 Shetucket Falls Strong · 499 cfs 89th percentile
  5. 5 Silver Falls Strong · 20 cfs 80th percentile
  6. 6 Chapman Falls Moderate · 17 cfs 70th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Montauk (3 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.

Silver Falls waterfall CC

Silver Falls

41.3 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
0.6 miles 50 ft
Yantic Falls waterfall

Yantic Falls

35.2 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Shetucket Falls waterfall

Shetucket Falls

35.2 miles away
Connecticut
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Montauk (5 waterfalls)

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

Quinebaug Falls waterfall

Quinebaug Falls

34.2 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Stepstone Falls waterfall

Stepstone Falls

16.5 miles away
Rhode Island
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 7 Waterfalls Near Montauk

Quinebaug Falls waterfall

Quinebaug Falls

34.2 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Silver Falls waterfall CC

Silver Falls

41.3 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
0.6 miles 50 ft
Yantic Falls waterfall

Yantic Falls

35.2 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Shetucket Falls waterfall

Shetucket Falls

35.2 miles away
Connecticut
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Horseshoe Falls waterfall

Horseshoe Falls

30.1 miles away
Rhode Island
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Stepstone Falls waterfall

Stepstone Falls

16.5 miles away
Rhode Island
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Chapman Falls waterfall

Chapman Falls

43.3 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Montauk

Are there free waterfalls near Montauk?

There are 5 free waterfalls near Montauk, including Chapman Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Montauk?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Montauk, including Shetucket Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Montauk?

There are 5 dog-friendly waterfalls near Montauk, including Chapman Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Montauk?

There are 5 kid-friendly waterfalls near Montauk, including Chapman Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Montauk?

The shortest waterfall hike near Montauk is Chapman Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Montauk?

The tallest waterfall near Montauk is Chapman Falls at 60 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Montauk?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Montauk has nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Montauk?

The closest waterfall to Montauk is Quinebaug Falls, approximately 28.9 miles away.

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