Waterfall Hikes Near Scotchtown, NY

10,353 residents
New York Time Zone
43 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Scotchtown? There are 43 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Scotchtown. 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 41.4765°N, -74.3668°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Scotchtown

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

43 of 43 gauged

32 of 43 waterfalls near Scotchtown are flowing strongly today

Bass Lake Falls Strong Bushkill Falls Strong Winona Falls Strong Buttermilk Falls Strong Buttermilk Falls Strong Buttermilk Falls Moderate Kaaterskill Falls Moderate Canada Falls Strong Darbytown Falls Roaring Deer Leap Falls Strong Dingmans Falls Strong Factory Falls Strong Fulmer Falls Strong High Falls Strong Silverthread Falls Strong Denton Falls Roaring High Falls Roaring Katrina Falls Roaring Glenerie Falls Moderate Hardenburgh Falls Moderate High Falls Roaring Ridgeway Falls Roaring High Falls Strong Indian Ladder Falls Strong Leavitt Falls Strong Snow Hill Falls Strong Little Falls Roaring Wangum Falls Roaring Manorkill Falls Moderate Nevele Falls Strong Roxbury Falls Moderate Shohola Falls Strong Vernooy Falls Strong Verkeerder Kill Falls Roaring Stony Kill Falls Roaring Tompkins Falls Strong Tillman Falls Strong Straton Falls Strong

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Sunday

Mostly Sunny · 74°F

Aft 81°F Sunny
Sat 78°F Mostly Sunny
Sun 74°F Mostly Sunny Best
Lab 77°F Sunny
Tue 78°F Mostly Sunny
Wed 78°F Partly Sunny
Thu 79°F Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Scotchtown

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Little Falls Roaring · 1070 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Wangum Falls Roaring · 1070 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Darbytown Falls Roaring · 1750 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 Ridgeway Falls Roaring · 1860 cfs 100th percentile
  5. 5 High Falls Roaring · 1860 cfs 100th percentile
  6. 6 Stony Kill Falls Roaring · 1560 cfs 99th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Scotchtown (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.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Scotchtown (30 waterfalls)

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

Verkeerder Kill Falls waterfall CC

Verkeerder Kill Falls

13.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
6.5 miles 700 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

48.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 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 43 Waterfalls Near Scotchtown

Deer Leap Falls waterfall

Deer Leap Falls

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

Passaic Falls

18.3 miles away
New Jersey
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

Darbytown Falls

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

Tillman Falls

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

Wangum Falls

29.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Maple Falls waterfall

Maple Falls

31.6 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Glenerie Falls

38.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

39.6 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

Hardenburgh Falls

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

High Falls

34.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tompkins Falls waterfall

Tompkins Falls

41.8 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

11 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft

Winona Falls

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

Manorkill Falls

23.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Bass Lake Falls

31.2 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Canada Falls waterfall

Canada Falls

17.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Indian Ladder Falls waterfall

Indian Ladder Falls

24.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Kaaterskill Falls waterfall

Kaaterskill Falls

4.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.6 miles 400 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Scotchtown

Are there free waterfalls near Scotchtown?

There are 23 free waterfalls near Scotchtown, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Scotchtown?

There are 5 easy waterfall hikes near Scotchtown, including Dingmans Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Scotchtown?

There are 30 dog-friendly waterfalls near Scotchtown, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Scotchtown?

There are 30 kid-friendly waterfalls near Scotchtown, including Bass Lake Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Scotchtown?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Scotchtown?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Scotchtown?

The tallest waterfall near Scotchtown is Kaaterskill Falls at 260 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Scotchtown?

Yes, 22 waterfalls near Scotchtown have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Scotchtown?

The closest waterfall to Scotchtown is Nevele Falls, approximately 11.8 miles away.

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