Waterfall Hikes Near Watchtower, NY

545 residents
New York Time Zone
38 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Watchtower? There are 38 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Watchtower. 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 41.6370°N, -74.2633°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Watchtower

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

38 of 38 gauged

21 of 38 waterfalls near Watchtower are flowing strongly today

Buttermilk Falls Strong Buttermilk Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Moderate Glen Falls Moderate Kaaterskill Falls Moderate Canada Falls Moderate Darbytown Falls Roaring Deer Leap Falls Strong Dingmans Falls Strong Factory Falls Strong Fulmer Falls Strong Silverthread Falls Strong Denton Falls Strong High Falls Strong Katrina Falls Strong Glenerie Falls Moderate Hardenburgh Falls Moderate High Falls Roaring Ridgeway Falls Roaring High Falls Strong Mine Kill Falls Moderate Nevele Falls Moderate Pinchot Falls Roaring Raymondskill Falls Roaring Rensselaerville Falls Moderate Roxbury Falls Moderate Shohola Falls Moderate Wangum Falls Roaring Vernooy Falls Strong Verkeerder Kill Falls Roaring Stony Kill Falls Roaring Tompkins Falls Strong Tillman Falls Strong Straton Falls Moderate

Updated 19 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Mostly Sunny · 80°F

Aft 81°F Sunny
Sat 77°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Sun 73°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Lab 76°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Tue 80°F Mostly Sunny Best
Wed 79°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Thu 81°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Watchtower

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Ridgeway Falls Roaring ยท 1990 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Darbytown Falls Roaring ยท 1900 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 High Falls Roaring ยท 1990 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 Stony Kill Falls Roaring ยท 1580 cfs 99th percentile
  5. 5 Verkeerder Kill Falls Roaring ยท 1580 cfs 99th percentile
  6. 6 Wangum Falls Roaring ยท 1090 cfs 99th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Watchtower (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.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Watchtower (29 waterfalls)

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

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
Vernooy Falls waterfall

Vernooy Falls

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

Katrina Falls

17.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

All 38 Waterfalls Near Watchtower

Hardenburgh Falls

13.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tompkins Falls waterfall

Tompkins Falls

41.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Manorkill Falls waterfall

Manorkill Falls

23.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Canada Falls waterfall

Canada Falls

17.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Straton Falls

11 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Maple Falls waterfall

Maple Falls

31.6 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Ridgeway Falls

32.4 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
Roxbury Falls waterfall

Roxbury Falls

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

Dingmans Falls

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

High Falls

31.8 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
Factory Falls waterfall

Factory Falls

23.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Deer Leap Falls waterfall

Deer Leap Falls

24 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Mine Kill Falls waterfall

Mine Kill Falls

19.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rensselaerville Falls waterfall

Rensselaerville Falls

21.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tillman Falls waterfall

Tillman Falls

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

Wangum Falls

29.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Watchtower

Are there free waterfalls near Watchtower?

There are 22 free waterfalls near Watchtower, including Buttermilk Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Watchtower?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Watchtower?

There are 29 dog-friendly waterfalls near Watchtower, including Buttermilk Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Watchtower?

There are 29 kid-friendly waterfalls near Watchtower, including Buttermilk Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Watchtower?

There are 2 waterfalls that allow swimming near Watchtower, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Watchtower?

The shortest waterfall hike near Watchtower is Buttermilk Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Watchtower?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Watchtower?

Yes, 14 waterfalls near Watchtower have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Watchtower?

The closest waterfall to Watchtower is Verkeerder Kill Falls, approximately 5.1 miles away.

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