Waterfall Hikes Near Cranberry Lake, NY

124 residents
New York Time Zone
81 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Cranberry Lake? There are 81 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Cranberry Lake. These trails range from easy to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 44.2063°N, -74.8426°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Cranberry Lake

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

81 of 81 gauged

6 of 81 waterfalls near Cranberry Lake are flowing strongly today

Agers Falls Moderate Allen Falls Moderate Bruner Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Kingsley Falls Moderate Sylvan Falls Moderate Augerhole Falls Low Bog River Falls Low Jamestown Falls Low Lower Falls Low Moody Falls Low Raquette Falls Low Upper Falls Low Basford Falls Barely Flowing Browns Falls Barely Flowing Copper Rock Falls Barely Flowing Flat Rock Falls Barely Flowing Greenwood Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Madison Chute Barely Flowing Newton Falls Barely Flowing Plumb Brook Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Rock Dam Falls Barely Flowing Sinclair Falls Barely Flowing Twin Falls Barely Flowing Sliding Falls Barely Flowing Brasher Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Roaring Coopers Falls Roaring Harts Falls Roaring Jacksons Falls Roaring Rensselaer Falls Roaring Rushton Falls Roaring Childs Falls Moderate Pleasant Creek Falls Moderate Clifford Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Hulls Falls Barely Flowing Monument Falls Barely Flowing Phelps Falls Barely Flowing Russell Falls Barely Flowing Dicob Falls Barely Flowing Eagle Falls Barely Flowing Elmer Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Jerden Falls Barely Flowing Kings Falls Barely Flowing Eatonville Falls Low Shingle Mill Falls Low Singing Waters Falls Low Whitaker Falls Low Emeryville Falls Moderate Fullerville Falls Moderate Hazleton Falls Moderate Five Falls (historical) Moderate Gain Twist Falls (historical) Moderate Harper Falls Moderate Higley Falls Moderate Lampsons Falls Moderate Little Falls (historical) Moderate Pelkys Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Three Falls Moderate Stark Falls Moderate Limekiln Falls Moderate Millers Falls Moderate Ord Falls Moderate Wanika Falls Moderate Touey Falls Barely Flowing T Lake Falls Moderate

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Sunny · 72°F

Sun 69°F Mostly Sunny
Lab 72°F Sunny Best
Tue 72°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 74°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Thu 67°F Rain Showers Likely
Fri 61°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Sat 69°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Cranberry Lake

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Jacksons Falls Roaring · 560 cfs 99th percentile
  2. 2 Harts Falls Roaring · 560 cfs 99th percentile
  3. 3 Cascade Falls Roaring · 560 cfs 99th percentile
  4. 4 Coopers Falls Roaring · 560 cfs 99th percentile
  5. 5 Rushton Falls Roaring · 560 cfs 99th percentile
  6. 6 Rensselaer Falls Roaring · 560 cfs 99th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Cranberry Lake (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.

Newton Falls waterfall

Newton Falls

8.7 miles away
New York
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

9.6 miles away
New York
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Cranberry Lake (46 waterfalls)

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

Copper Rock Falls waterfall

Copper Rock Falls

9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Browns Falls waterfall

Browns Falls

6.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Jamestown Falls waterfall

Jamestown Falls

11.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 81 Waterfalls Near Cranberry Lake

Jacksons Falls waterfall

Jacksons Falls

0.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Harts Falls waterfall

Harts Falls

13.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Limekiln Falls waterfall

Limekiln Falls

28.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

45.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Eagle Falls waterfall

Eagle Falls

14.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Jerden Falls

22.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Millers Falls waterfall

Millers Falls

18.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Brasher Falls waterfall

Brasher Falls

1.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Elmer Falls waterfall

Elmer Falls

28.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Cascade Falls waterfall

Cascade Falls

27.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rushton Falls waterfall

Rushton Falls

4.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wanika Falls waterfall

Wanika Falls

3.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Coopers Falls waterfall

Coopers Falls

7.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Dicob Falls

24.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rocky Falls waterfall

Rocky Falls

3.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rensselaer Falls waterfall

Rensselaer Falls

15.3 miles away
New York
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft
Childs Falls waterfall

Childs Falls

26.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft
Hanging Spear Falls waterfall CC

Hanging Spear Falls

3.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Shingle Mill Falls

32.2 miles away
New York
Easy
2.0 miles 200 ft
Indian Falls waterfall

Indian Falls

25.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
4.5 miles 700 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Cranberry Lake

Are there free waterfalls near Cranberry Lake?

There are 37 free waterfalls near Cranberry Lake, including Agers Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Cranberry Lake?

There are 5 easy waterfall hikes near Cranberry Lake, including High Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Cranberry Lake?

There are 46 dog-friendly waterfalls near Cranberry Lake, including Agers Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Cranberry Lake?

There are 51 kid-friendly waterfalls near Cranberry Lake, including Agers Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Cranberry Lake?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Cranberry Lake?

The shortest waterfall hike near Cranberry Lake is Agers Falls at 0.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Cranberry Lake?

The tallest waterfall near Cranberry Lake is T Lake Falls at 600 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Cranberry Lake require permits?

Yes, 2 waterfalls near Cranberry Lake require a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

What is the closest waterfall to Cranberry Lake?

The closest waterfall to Cranberry Lake is Newton Falls, approximately 6.9 miles away.

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