Waterfall Hikes Near Orange Lake, NY

10,060 residents
New York Time Zone
31 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Orange Lake? There are 31 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Orange Lake. 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 41.5369°N, -74.1005°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Orange Lake

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

31 of 31 gauged

20 of 31 waterfalls near Orange Lake are flowing strongly today

Buttermilk Falls Strong Buttermilk Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Moderate Glen Falls Moderate Kaaterskill Falls Moderate Darbytown Falls Roaring Deer Leap Falls Strong Dingmans Falls Strong Factory Falls Strong Fulmer Falls Strong Silverthread Falls Strong Denton Falls Strong High Falls Strong Katrina Falls Strong Glenerie Falls Moderate High Falls Roaring Ridgeway Falls Roaring High Falls Strong Nevele Falls Strong Pinchot Falls Roaring Raymondskill Falls Roaring Rensselaerville Falls Moderate Rippowan Falls Moderate Roxbury Falls Moderate Shohola Falls Strong Vernooy Falls Strong Verkeerder Kill Falls Roaring Stony Kill Falls Roaring

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 75°F

Aft 82°F Sunny
Sat 78°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 75°F Mostly Sunny Best
Lab 78°F Sunny
Tue 79°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 79°F Partly Sunny
Thu 80°F Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Orange Lake

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 High Falls Roaring ยท 1990 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Darbytown Falls Roaring ยท 1900 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Ridgeway Falls Roaring ยท 1990 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 Pinchot Falls Roaring ยท 9180 cfs 99th percentile
  5. 5 Raymondskill Falls Roaring ยท 9180 cfs 99th percentile
  6. 6 Verkeerder Kill Falls Roaring ยท 1580 cfs 99th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Orange Lake (6 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.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Orange Lake (24 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
Verkeerder Kill Falls waterfall CC

Verkeerder Kill Falls

13.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
6.5 miles 700 ft
Stony Kill Falls waterfall

Stony Kill Falls

4.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft
Hanging Rock Falls waterfall

Hanging Rock Falls

3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 31 Waterfalls Near Orange Lake

Darbytown Falls

24.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rippowan Falls waterfall

Rippowan Falls

33.1 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft
Maple Falls waterfall

Maple Falls

31.6 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Ridgeway Falls

32.4 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
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

31.8 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
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
Rensselaerville Falls waterfall

Rensselaerville Falls

21.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Orange Lake

Are there free waterfalls near Orange Lake?

There are 19 free waterfalls near Orange Lake, including Buttermilk Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Orange Lake?

There are 6 easy waterfall hikes near Orange Lake, including Dingmans Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Orange Lake?

There are 24 dog-friendly waterfalls near Orange Lake, including Buttermilk Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Orange Lake?

There are 24 kid-friendly waterfalls near Orange Lake, including Buttermilk Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Orange Lake?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Orange Lake?

The shortest waterfall hike near Orange Lake is Buttermilk Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Orange Lake?

The tallest waterfall near Orange Lake is Kaaterskill Falls at 260 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Orange Lake?

Yes, 13 waterfalls near Orange Lake have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Orange Lake?

The closest waterfall to Orange Lake is Buttermilk Falls, approximately 14 miles away.

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