Waterfall Hikes Near Otter Lake, NY

88 residents
New York Time Zone
55 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Otter Lake? There are 55 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Otter 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 43.5942°N, -75.1159°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Otter Lake

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

55 of 55 gauged

4 of 55 waterfalls near Otter Lake are flowing strongly today

Agers Falls Moderate Lyons Falls Moderate Pixley Falls Moderate Auger Falls Moderate Austin Falls Moderate Christine Falls Moderate 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 Burrville Cider Mill Falls Moderate Butternut Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Button Falls Strong Crandall Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Lower High Falls Moderate Mill Dam Falls Moderate Sherman Falls Moderate Upper High Falls Moderate Trenton Falls Moderate 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 Moderate Shingle Mill Falls Moderate Singing Waters Falls Moderate Whitaker Falls Moderate Emeryville Falls Strong Fullerville Falls Strong Hazleton Falls Strong Harper Falls Barely Flowing Lampsons Falls Barely Flowing Pelkys Falls Barely Flowing Harts Falls Moderate Jacksons Falls Moderate Limekiln Falls Moderate Mad River Falls Moderate Salmon River Falls Barely Flowing Touey Falls Moderate T Lake Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Sunny · 70°F

Tod 73°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 70°F Partly Sunny
Sun 70°F Sunny Best
Lab 71°F Sunny
Tue 69°F Partly Sunny
Wed 69°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 71°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

Flowing best right now near Otter Lake

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Hazleton Falls Strong · 125 cfs 79th percentile
  2. 2 Fullerville Falls Strong · 125 cfs 79th percentile
  3. 3 Emeryville Falls Strong · 125 cfs 79th percentile
  4. 4 Button Falls Strong · 79 cfs 75th percentile
  5. 5 Auger Falls Moderate · 175 cfs 74th percentile
  6. 6 Austin Falls Moderate · 175 cfs 74th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Otter 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.

Shingle Mill Falls

32.2 miles away
New York
Easy
2.0 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Otter Lake (37 waterfalls)

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

Agers Falls waterfall

Agers Falls

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

Crandall Falls

23.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lyons Falls waterfall

Lyons Falls

24.8 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

All 55 Waterfalls Near Otter Lake

Jerden Falls

22.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Mad River Falls

35.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

9.6 miles away
New York
Easy
1.5 miles 200 ft
Browns Falls waterfall

Browns Falls

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

Greenwood Falls

32.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Madison Chute

18 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rock Dam Falls waterfall

Rock Dam Falls

35.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Newton Falls waterfall

Newton Falls

8.7 miles away
New York
Easy
0.4 miles 50 ft

Touey Falls

45.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Salmon River Falls waterfall

Salmon River Falls

27.7 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
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

36.8 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft

Christine Falls

37.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Basford Falls

6.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Sinclair Falls waterfall

Sinclair Falls

6.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rainbow Falls waterfall

Rainbow Falls

2.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

15.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Austin Falls waterfall

Austin Falls

30.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Flat Rock Falls waterfall

Flat Rock Falls

15.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Copper Rock Falls waterfall

Copper Rock Falls

9 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Otter Lake

Are there free waterfalls near Otter Lake?

There are 34 free waterfalls near Otter Lake, including Agers Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Otter Lake?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Otter Lake?

There are 37 dog-friendly waterfalls near Otter Lake, including Agers Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Otter Lake?

There are 39 kid-friendly waterfalls near Otter Lake, including Agers Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Otter Lake?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Otter Lake?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Otter Lake?

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

Do any waterfalls near Otter Lake require permits?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Otter Lake requires a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

What is the closest waterfall to Otter Lake?

The closest waterfall to Otter Lake is Agers Falls, approximately 9.7 miles away.

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