Waterfall Hikes Near Lake Hiawatha, NJ

10,064 residents
New York Time Zone
37 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Lake Hiawatha? There are 37 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Lake Hiawatha. 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 40.8816°N, -74.3826°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Lake Hiawatha

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

36 of 37 gauged

28 of 36 waterfalls near Lake Hiawatha are flowing strongly today

Bass Lake Falls Strong Bushkill Falls Strong Winona Falls Strong Buttermilk Falls Strong Buttermilk Falls Strong Marshall Falls Strong Twin Falls Strong Buttermilk Falls Moderate Clarke Falls Strong Lee Falls Strong Snow Hill Falls Strong Deer Leap Falls Strong Dingmans Falls Strong Factory Falls Strong Fulmer Falls Strong High Falls Strong Silverthread Falls Strong Denton Falls Strong High Falls Strong Katrina Falls Strong Foul Rift Falls Roaring Nevele Falls Strong Paradise Falls Barely Flowing Pinchot Falls Roaring Raymondskill Falls Roaring Pottersville Falls Moderate Rippowan Falls Moderate Scudders Falls Moderate Shohola Falls Strong Vernooy Falls Strong Verkeerder Kill Falls Roaring Stony Kill Falls Roaring Tillman Falls Strong

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 75°F

Aft 84°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 79°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 75°F Mostly Sunny Best
Lab 77°F Sunny
Tue 79°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 75°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Thu 82°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Lake Hiawatha

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Foul Rift Falls Roaring · 9180 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Raymondskill Falls Roaring · 9180 cfs 99th percentile
  3. 3 Pinchot Falls Roaring · 9180 cfs 99th percentile
  4. 4 Verkeerder Kill Falls Roaring · 1560 cfs 99th percentile
  5. 5 Stony Kill Falls Roaring · 1560 cfs 99th percentile
  6. 6 Denton Falls Roaring · 584 cfs 94th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Lake Hiawatha (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.

Passaic Falls waterfall

Passaic Falls

18.3 miles away
New Jersey
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Lake Hiawatha (27 waterfalls)

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

Maple Falls waterfall

Maple Falls

31.6 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

48.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Pottersville Falls waterfall

Pottersville Falls

13 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bass Lake Falls

31.2 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 37 Waterfalls Near Lake Hiawatha

Passaic Falls waterfall

Passaic Falls

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

Maple Falls

31.6 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

48.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Pottersville Falls waterfall

Pottersville Falls

13 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bass Lake Falls

31.2 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Foul Rift Falls waterfall

Foul Rift Falls

29.4 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tillman Falls waterfall

Tillman Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

38.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bushkill Falls waterfall

Bushkill Falls

38.3 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
Dingmans Falls waterfall

Dingmans Falls

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

Twin Falls

38.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Winona Falls

39.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
Raymondskill Falls waterfall

Raymondskill Falls

36 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Deer Leap Falls waterfall

Deer Leap Falls

24 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Factory Falls waterfall

Factory Falls

23.9 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
Nevele Falls waterfall

Nevele Falls

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

Marshall Falls

40.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft
Marshalls Falls waterfall

Marshalls Falls

40.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Lake Hiawatha

Are there free waterfalls near Lake Hiawatha?

There are 20 free waterfalls near Lake Hiawatha, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Lake Hiawatha?

There are 8 easy waterfall hikes near Lake Hiawatha, including Dingmans Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Lake Hiawatha?

There are 27 dog-friendly waterfalls near Lake Hiawatha, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Lake Hiawatha?

There are 28 kid-friendly waterfalls near Lake Hiawatha, including Bass Lake Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Lake Hiawatha?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Lake Hiawatha, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Lake Hiawatha?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Lake Hiawatha?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Lake Hiawatha?

Yes, 23 waterfalls near Lake Hiawatha have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Lake Hiawatha?

The closest waterfall to Lake Hiawatha is Passaic Falls, approximately 10.2 miles away.

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