Waterfall Hikes Near Poughkeepsie, NY

314,159 residents
New York Time Zone
32 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

The Shawangunks rise across the river from Poughkeepsie and carry most of the water. At the edge of Minnewaska, Stony Kill Falls drops 87 feet, a mile of walking with 200 feet of climb. Verkeerder Kill Falls demands the full outing, six and a half miles over the Sam's Point blueberry barrens before its 187-foot plunge appears. Vernooy Falls runs three and a half miles into the low Catskills. Buttermilk Falls near the Hudson takes only half a mile. Thirty-two falls total, dogs welcome nearly throughout.

Located at 41.6950°N, -73.9211°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Poughkeepsie

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

32 of 32 gauged

8 of 32 waterfalls near Poughkeepsie are flowing strongly today

Bash Bish Falls Barely Flowing Bear Rock Falls Roaring Campbell Falls Roaring Race Brook Falls Roaring Umpachene Falls Roaring Buttermilk Falls Roaring Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Meadow Falls Barely Flowing Rossman Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Low Glen Falls Low Kaaterskill Falls Low Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Denton Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Katrina Falls Moderate Dickinson Falls Low Horton Falls Low Glenerie Falls Barely Flowing Great Falls Roaring Hanging Rock Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Nevele Falls Barely Flowing Rensselaerville Falls Barely Flowing Rippowan Falls Moderate Roxbury Falls Low Vernooy Falls Barely Flowing Verkeerder Kill Falls Strong Stony Kill Falls Strong

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 63°F

Aft 74°F Sunny
Thu 70°F Rain Showers
Fri 70°F Chance Rain Showers
Sat 64°F Partly Sunny then Chance Light Rain
Sun 59°F Chance Light Rain then Partly Sunny
Mon 57°F Mostly Sunny
Tue 63°F Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Poughkeepsie

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Buttermilk Falls Roaring ยท 32 cfs 98th percentile
  2. 2 Great Falls Roaring ยท 374 cfs 97th percentile
  3. 3 Bear Rock Falls Roaring ยท 307 cfs 90th percentile
  4. 4 Umpachene Falls Roaring ยท 307 cfs 90th percentile
  5. 5 Campbell Falls Roaring ยท 307 cfs 90th percentile
  6. 6 Race Brook Falls Roaring ยท 307 cfs 90th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Poughkeepsie (13 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.

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

17.6 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Hanging Rock Falls waterfall

Hanging Rock Falls

23.8 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Poughkeepsie (18 waterfalls)

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

Stony Kill Falls waterfall

Stony Kill Falls

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

Verkeerder Kill Falls

17.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
6.5 miles 700 ft

All 32 Waterfalls Near Poughkeepsie

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

17.6 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Stony Kill Falls waterfall

Stony Kill Falls

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

Verkeerder Kill Falls

17.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
6.5 miles 700 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Glenerie Falls in New York, about 53 feet of drop LiDAR

Glenerie Falls

18.5 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Nevele Falls waterfall

Nevele Falls

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

Hanging Rock Falls

23.8 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Vernooy Falls waterfall

Vernooy Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

29.8 miles away
New York
Hard
9.6 miles 1,600 ft
Kaaterskill Falls waterfall

Kaaterskill Falls

30.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.6 miles 400 ft
Glen Falls waterfall

Glen Falls

31.8 miles away
New York
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Katrina Falls waterfall

Katrina Falls

33.8 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Roxbury Falls waterfall

Roxbury Falls

34.6 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

34.7 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

36.4 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
0.5 miles Unknown
Denton Falls waterfall

Denton Falls

36.4 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

37.7 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

38.4 miles away
New York
Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Bear Rock Falls waterfall

Bear Rock Falls

38.4 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown
Bash Bish Falls waterfall

Bash Bish Falls

38.6 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
LiDAR terrain view around Rossman Falls in New York, about 73 feet of drop LiDAR

Rossman Falls

38.7 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles Unknown

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Poughkeepsie

Are there free waterfalls near Poughkeepsie?

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

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Poughkeepsie?

There are 13 easy waterfall hikes near Poughkeepsie, including Bear Rock Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Poughkeepsie?

There are 18 dog-friendly waterfalls near Poughkeepsie, including Bash Bish Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Poughkeepsie?

There are 24 kid-friendly waterfalls near Poughkeepsie, including Bash Bish Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Poughkeepsie?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Poughkeepsie, including Umpachene Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Poughkeepsie?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Poughkeepsie?

The tallest waterfall near Poughkeepsie is Buttermilk Falls at 549 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Poughkeepsie?

Yes, 4 waterfalls near Poughkeepsie have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Poughkeepsie?

The closest waterfall to Poughkeepsie is Buttermilk Falls, approximately 17.6 miles away.

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