Waterfall Hikes Near Birchwood Lakes, PA

1,500 residents
New York Time Zone
49 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Birchwood Lakes? There are 49 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Birchwood Lakes. 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 41.2513°N, -74.9103°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Birchwood Lakes

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

48 of 49 gauged

10 of 48 waterfalls near Birchwood Lakes are flowing strongly today

Bass Lake Falls Moderate Buck Hill Falls Barely Flowing Paradise Falls Barely Flowing Bushkill Falls Moderate Winona Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Moderate Marshall Falls Moderate Twin Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Moderate Clarke Falls Moderate Indian Ladder Falls Moderate Leavitt Falls Moderate Lee Falls Moderate Spruce Cabin Falls Moderate Snow Hill Falls Moderate Darbytown Falls Strong Deer Leap Falls Moderate Dingmans Falls Moderate Factory Falls Moderate Fulmer Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Silverthread Falls Moderate Denton Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Katrina Falls Moderate Foul Rift Falls Roaring Great Falls of the Lehigh Moderate Hawk Falls Moderate Tobyhanna Falls Moderate High Falls Strong Ridgeway Falls Strong Little Falls Strong Wangum Falls Strong Nay Aug Falls Strong Nevele Falls Moderate Pinchot Falls Strong Raymondskill Falls Strong Pottersville Falls Barely Flowing Shohola Falls Moderate Whirlpool Canyon Falls Roaring Verkeerder Kill Falls Moderate Stony Kill Falls Moderate Tompkins Falls Moderate Tillman Falls Moderate

Updated 24 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Friday

Mostly Sunny · 71°F

Aft 77°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 74°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Lab 76°F Sunny
Tue 78°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 80°F Partly Sunny
Thu 76°F Chance Rain Showers
Fri 71°F Mostly Sunny Best

Flowing best right now near Birchwood Lakes

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Whirlpool Canyon Falls Roaring · 21300 cfs 99th percentile
  2. 2 Foul Rift Falls Roaring · 11500 cfs 99th percentile
  3. 3 Pinchot Falls Strong · 10000 cfs 89th percentile
  4. 4 Raymondskill Falls Strong · 10000 cfs 89th percentile
  5. 5 Darbytown Falls Strong · 1500 cfs 85th percentile
  6. 6 Ridgeway Falls Strong · 1490 cfs 84th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Birchwood Lakes (8 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.

Fulmer Falls waterfall

Fulmer Falls

23.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.0 miles 150 ft
Dingmans Falls waterfall

Dingmans Falls

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

Raymondskill Falls

36 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Birchwood Lakes (32 waterfalls)

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

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
Silverthread Falls waterfall

Silverthread Falls

37.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 49 Waterfalls Near Birchwood Lakes

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
Dingmans Falls waterfall

Dingmans Falls

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

Silverthread Falls

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

Raymondskill Falls

36 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Tillman Falls waterfall

Tillman Falls

33.8 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Pinchot Falls

40.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Shohola Falls waterfall

Shohola Falls

29.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 150 ft
Bushkill Falls waterfall

Bushkill Falls

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

High Falls

34.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Winona Falls

39.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft

Bass Lake Falls

31.2 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Indian Ladder Falls waterfall

Indian Ladder Falls

24.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Snow Hill Falls waterfall

Snow Hill Falls

35.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Leavitt Falls waterfall

Leavitt Falls

34.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

31.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Ridgeway Falls

32.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

39.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Spruce Cabin Falls

31.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Birchwood Lakes

Are there free waterfalls near Birchwood Lakes?

There are 27 free waterfalls near Birchwood Lakes, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Birchwood Lakes?

There are 8 easy waterfall hikes near Birchwood Lakes, including Dingmans Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Birchwood Lakes?

There are 32 dog-friendly waterfalls near Birchwood Lakes, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Birchwood Lakes?

There are 33 kid-friendly waterfalls near Birchwood Lakes, including Bass Lake Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Birchwood Lakes?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Birchwood Lakes, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Birchwood Lakes?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Birchwood Lakes?

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

Do any waterfalls near Birchwood Lakes require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Birchwood Lakes?

Yes, 29 waterfalls near Birchwood Lakes have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Birchwood Lakes?

The closest waterfall to Birchwood Lakes is Fulmer Falls, approximately 0.9 miles away.

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