Waterfall Hikes Near Lake Carmel, NY

8,089 residents
New York Time Zone
26 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Lake Carmel? There are 26 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Lake Carmel. 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 41.4610°N, -73.6683°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Lake Carmel

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

26 of 26 gauged

13 of 26 waterfalls near Lake Carmel are flowing strongly today

Bash Bish Falls Moderate Bear Rock Falls Moderate Campbell Falls Moderate Race Brook Falls Moderate Umpachene Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Strong Buttermilk Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Rossman Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Strong Buttermilk Falls Strong Denton Falls Roaring High Falls Roaring Katrina Falls Roaring Glenerie Falls Moderate Great Falls Strong Nevele Falls Strong Rippowan Falls Moderate Roxbury Falls Moderate Westfield Falls Strong Wadsworth Falls Strong Vernooy Falls Strong Verkeerder Kill Falls Roaring Stony Kill Falls Roaring

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Labor Day

Sunny · 75°F

Aft 79°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 77°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 72°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny
Lab 75°F Sunny Best
Tue 76°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 76°F Partly Sunny
Thu 78°F Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Lake Carmel

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Stony Kill Falls Roaring · 1560 cfs 99th percentile
  2. 2 Verkeerder Kill Falls Roaring · 1560 cfs 99th percentile
  3. 3 Katrina Falls Roaring · 610 cfs 96th percentile
  4. 4 High Falls Roaring · 610 cfs 96th percentile
  5. 5 Denton Falls Roaring · 610 cfs 96th percentile
  6. 6 Buttermilk Falls Strong · 36 cfs 87th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Lake Carmel (3 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

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Lake Carmel (20 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
Roxbury Falls waterfall

Roxbury Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

39.9 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

40 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

12.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft

All 26 Waterfalls Near Lake Carmel

Westfield Falls waterfall

Westfield Falls

49.1 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Campbell Falls waterfall

Campbell Falls

49.9 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Katrina Falls waterfall

Katrina Falls

17.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Umpachene Falls waterfall

Umpachene Falls

12.2 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Passaic Falls waterfall

Passaic Falls

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

Vernooy Falls

19.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
3.5 miles 400 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Lake Carmel

Are there free waterfalls near Lake Carmel?

There are 15 free waterfalls near Lake Carmel, including Bash Bish Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Lake Carmel?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Lake Carmel, including Passaic Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Lake Carmel?

There are 20 dog-friendly waterfalls near Lake Carmel, including Bash Bish Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Lake Carmel?

There are 20 kid-friendly waterfalls near Lake Carmel, including Bash Bish Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Lake Carmel?

There are 3 waterfalls that allow swimming near Lake Carmel, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Lake Carmel?

The shortest waterfall hike near Lake Carmel is Bash Bish Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Lake Carmel?

The tallest waterfall near Lake Carmel is Verkeerder Kill Falls at 187 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Lake Carmel?

Yes, 6 waterfalls near Lake Carmel have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Lake Carmel?

The closest waterfall to Lake Carmel is Buttermilk Falls, approximately 16.9 miles away.

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