Waterfall Hikes Near Monticello, NY

7,224 residents
New York Time Zone
48 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Monticello? There are 48 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Monticello. These trails range from drive_up to unknown difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 41.6522°N, -74.6874°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Monticello

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

46 of 48 gauged

4 of 46 waterfalls near Monticello are flowing strongly today

Bass Lake Falls Barely Flowing Buck Hill Falls Barely Flowing Bucks Falls Moderate Bushkill Falls Barely Flowing Winona Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Roaring Buttermilk Falls Low Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Canada Falls Barely Flowing Darbytown Falls Low Deer Leap Falls Low Dingmans Falls Low Factory Falls Low Fulmer Falls Low High Falls Low Silverthread Falls Low Denton Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Katrina Falls Moderate Glenerie Falls Barely Flowing Hanging Rock Falls Barely Flowing Hardenburgh Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Low Ridgeway Falls Low High Falls Barely Flowing Indian Ladder Falls Barely Flowing Leavitt Falls Barely Flowing Spruce Cabin Falls Barely Flowing Snow Hill Falls Barely Flowing Little Falls Low Wangum Falls Low Manorkill Falls Strong Mine Kill Falls Barely Flowing Nevele Falls Low Pinchot Falls Roaring Raymondskill Falls Roaring Pottersville Falls Barely Flowing Shohola Falls Barely Flowing Watauga Falls Barely Flowing Vernooy Falls Barely Flowing Verkeerder Kill Falls Moderate Stony Kill Falls Moderate Twin Falls Barely Flowing Tompkins Falls Barely Flowing Tillman Falls Barely Flowing Straton Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Wednesday

Sunny · 70°F

Wed 70°F Sunny Best
Thu 65°F Light Rain
Fri 65°F Chance Light Rain
Sat 59°F Chance Light Rain
Sun 52°F Slight Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny
Mon 52°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 56°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Monticello

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Buttermilk Falls Roaring · 30 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Pinchot Falls Roaring · 1940 cfs 95th percentile
  3. 3 Raymondskill Falls Roaring · 1940 cfs 95th percentile
  4. 4 Manorkill Falls Strong · 16 cfs 84th percentile
  5. 5 Katrina Falls Moderate · 118 cfs 48th percentile
  6. 6 High Falls Moderate · 118 cfs 48th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Monticello (22 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.

Hanging Rock Falls waterfall

Hanging Rock Falls

15.3 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Monticello (22 waterfalls)

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

Verkeerder Kill Falls waterfall CC

Verkeerder Kill Falls

16.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
6.5 miles 700 ft

All 48 Waterfalls Near Monticello

Katrina Falls waterfall

Katrina Falls

5.1 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

6.5 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Denton Falls waterfall

Denton Falls

6.5 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Nevele Falls waterfall

Nevele Falls

14.5 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Hanging Rock Falls waterfall

Hanging Rock Falls

15.3 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Verkeerder Kill Falls waterfall CC

Verkeerder Kill Falls

16.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
6.5 miles 700 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Darbytown Falls in Pennsylvania, about 230 feet of drop LiDAR

Darbytown Falls

18.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Stony Kill Falls waterfall

Stony Kill Falls

20 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Pinchot Falls in Pennsylvania, about 183 feet of drop LiDAR

Pinchot Falls

21.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

22.9 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Tompkins Falls waterfall

Tompkins Falls

24 miles away
New York
Drive Up
Unknown Unknown
Vernooy Falls waterfall

Vernooy Falls

24.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
3.5 miles 400 ft
Raymondskill Falls waterfall

Raymondskill Falls

24.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Shohola Falls waterfall

Shohola Falls

24.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 150 ft
Canada Falls waterfall

Canada Falls

24.9 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
LiDAR terrain view around Ridgeway Falls in Pennsylvania, about 69 feet of drop LiDAR

Ridgeway Falls

28.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Silverthread Falls waterfall

Silverthread Falls

29 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.3 miles Unknown
Dingmans Falls waterfall

Dingmans Falls

29.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

29.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Fulmer Falls waterfall

Fulmer Falls

29.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.0 miles 150 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Monticello

Are there free waterfalls near Monticello?

There are 26 free waterfalls near Monticello, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Monticello?

There are 22 easy waterfall hikes near Monticello, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Monticello?

There are 22 dog-friendly waterfalls near Monticello, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Monticello?

There are 32 kid-friendly waterfalls near Monticello, including Bass Lake Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Monticello?

The shortest waterfall hike near Monticello is Bass Lake Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Monticello?

The tallest waterfall near Monticello is Verkeerder Kill Falls at 187 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Monticello require permits?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Monticello requires a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Monticello?

Yes, 23 waterfalls near Monticello have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Monticello?

The closest waterfall to Monticello is Katrina Falls, approximately 5.1 miles away.

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