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

24 of 81 waterfalls near Cranberry Lake are flowing strongly today

Agers Falls Moderate Allen Falls Strong Bruner Falls Strong High Falls Strong Kingsley Falls Strong Sylvan Falls Strong Augerhole Falls Barely Flowing Bog River Falls Barely Flowing Jamestown Falls Barely Flowing Lower Falls Barely Flowing Moody Falls Barely Flowing Raquette Falls Barely Flowing Upper Falls Barely Flowing 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 Strong Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Cascade Falls Moderate Coopers Falls Moderate Harts Falls Moderate Jacksons Falls Moderate Rensselaer Falls Moderate Rushton Falls Moderate Childs Falls Strong Pleasant Creek Falls Strong 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 Moderate Eagle Falls Moderate Elmer Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Jerden Falls Moderate Kings Falls Moderate Eatonville Falls Moderate Shingle Mill Falls Moderate Singing Waters Falls Moderate Whitaker Falls Moderate Emeryville Falls Strong Fullerville Falls Strong Hazleton Falls Strong Five Falls (historical) Strong Gain Twist Falls (historical) Strong Harper Falls Strong Higley Falls Strong Lampsons Falls Strong Little Falls (historical) Strong Pelkys Falls Strong Rainbow Falls Strong Three Falls Strong Stark Falls Strong Limekiln Falls Moderate Millers Falls Strong Ord Falls Strong Wanika Falls Strong Touey Falls Moderate T Lake Falls Moderate

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

This Afternoon

Partly Sunny · 72°F

Aft 72°F Partly Sunny Best
Sat 70°F Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Sun 69°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Lab 72°F Patchy Fog then Sunny
Tue 70°F Slight Chance Rain Showers
Wed 73°F Rain Showers Likely
Thu 68°F Rain Showers Likely

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 Five Falls (historical) Strong · 2170 cfs 86th percentile
  2. 2 Pelkys Falls Strong · 2170 cfs 86th percentile
  3. 3 Gain Twist Falls (historical) Strong · 2170 cfs 86th percentile
  4. 4 Harper Falls Strong · 2170 cfs 86th percentile
  5. 5 Rainbow Falls Strong · 2170 cfs 86th percentile
  6. 6 Little Falls (historical) Strong · 2170 cfs 86th 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

Ord Falls

19.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bushnell Falls

23.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
6.8 miles 700 ft
Monument Falls waterfall

Monument Falls

30.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Eatonville Falls

5.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Phelps Falls waterfall

Phelps Falls

29.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hulls Falls waterfall

Hulls Falls

29 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
T Lake Falls waterfall

T Lake Falls

43 miles away
New York
Hard
10.0 miles 1,500 ft
Pleasant Creek Falls waterfall

Pleasant Creek Falls

33.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Clifford Falls waterfall

Clifford Falls

37.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Singing Waters Falls

39.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Beaver Meadows Falls waterfall

Beaver Meadows Falls

7 miles away
New York
Moderate
3.5 miles 500 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

7.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Russell Falls waterfall

Russell Falls

44.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Kings Falls waterfall

Kings Falls

34.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Artists Falls waterfall

Artists Falls

44 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

36.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 500 ft
Fairy Ladder Falls waterfall

Fairy Ladder Falls

43.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Agers Falls waterfall

Agers Falls

42.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Whitaker Falls waterfall

Whitaker Falls

33.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
The Falls waterfall

The Falls

10.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 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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