Waterfall Hikes Near Upper Nyack, NY

2,142 residents
New York Time Zone
21 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Upper Nyack? There are 21 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Upper Nyack. 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 41.1143°N, -73.9058°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Upper Nyack

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

21 of 21 gauged

15 of 21 waterfalls near Upper Nyack are flowing strongly today

Bass Lake Falls Strong Bushkill Falls Strong Winona Falls Strong Buttermilk Falls Strong Deer Leap Falls Strong Dingmans Falls Strong Factory Falls Strong Fulmer Falls Strong Silverthread Falls Strong Glenerie Falls Moderate Nevele Falls Strong Pinchot Falls Roaring Raymondskill Falls Roaring Rippowan Falls Moderate Roxbury Falls Moderate Verkeerder Kill Falls Roaring Stony Kill Falls Roaring Tillman Falls Strong

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 75°F

Tod 84°F Sunny
Sat 80°F Sunny
Sun 75°F Mostly Sunny Best
Lab 78°F Sunny
Tue 80°F Sunny
Wed 76°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Thu 83°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Upper Nyack

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Stony Kill Falls Roaring · 1540 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Verkeerder Kill Falls Roaring · 1540 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Raymondskill Falls Roaring · 9180 cfs 99th percentile
  4. 4 Pinchot Falls Roaring · 9180 cfs 99th percentile
  5. 5 Tillman Falls Strong · 51 cfs 88th percentile
  6. 6 Nevele Falls Strong · 27 cfs 86th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Upper Nyack (5 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.

Rippowan Falls waterfall

Rippowan Falls

33.1 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft
Passaic Falls waterfall

Passaic Falls

18.3 miles away
New Jersey
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Upper Nyack (19 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
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

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

Maple Falls

31.6 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tillman Falls waterfall

Tillman Falls

33.8 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 21 Waterfalls Near Upper Nyack

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

27 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rippowan Falls waterfall

Rippowan Falls

33.1 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft
Passaic Falls waterfall

Passaic Falls

18.3 miles away
New Jersey
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

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

Maple Falls

31.6 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tillman Falls waterfall

Tillman Falls

33.8 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Roxbury Falls waterfall

Roxbury Falls

30.5 miles away
Connecticut
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
Bushkill Falls waterfall

Bushkill Falls

38.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Silverthread Falls waterfall

Silverthread Falls

37.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Dingmans Falls waterfall

Dingmans Falls

37.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Glenerie Falls

38.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Raymondskill Falls waterfall

Raymondskill Falls

36 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Winona Falls

39.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Deer Leap Falls waterfall

Deer Leap Falls

24 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Factory Falls waterfall

Factory Falls

23.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Fulmer Falls waterfall

Fulmer Falls

23.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.0 miles 150 ft

Bass Lake Falls

31.2 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Nevele Falls waterfall

Nevele Falls

3.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Upper Nyack

Are there free waterfalls near Upper Nyack?

There are 13 free waterfalls near Upper Nyack, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Upper Nyack?

There are 5 easy waterfall hikes near Upper Nyack, including Dingmans Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Upper Nyack?

There are 19 dog-friendly waterfalls near Upper Nyack, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Upper Nyack?

There are 19 kid-friendly waterfalls near Upper Nyack, including Bass Lake Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Upper Nyack?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Upper Nyack, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Upper Nyack?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Upper Nyack?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Upper Nyack?

Yes, 14 waterfalls near Upper Nyack have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Upper Nyack?

The closest waterfall to Upper Nyack is Buttermilk Falls, approximately 14.9 miles away.

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