Waterfall Hikes Near Birchwood Lakes, PA

1,500 residents
New York Time Zone
48 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Birchwood Lakes? There are 48 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Birchwood Lakes. 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 41.2513°N, -74.9103°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Birchwood Lakes

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

47 of 48 gauged

47 waterfalls near Birchwood Lakes have live flow data today

Bass Lake Falls Barely Flowing Buck Hill Falls Barely Flowing Paradise Falls Barely Flowing Bushkill Falls Barely Flowing Winona Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Marshall Falls Barely Flowing Twin Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Clarke Falls Barely Flowing Indian Ladder Falls Barely Flowing Leavitt Falls Barely Flowing Lee Falls Barely Flowing Spruce Cabin Falls Barely Flowing Snow Hill Falls Barely Flowing Darbytown Falls Low Deer Leap Falls Barely Flowing Dingmans Falls Barely Flowing Factory Falls Barely Flowing Fulmer Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Silverthread Falls Barely Flowing Denton Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Katrina Falls Barely Flowing Foul Rift Falls Barely Flowing Great Falls of the Lehigh Barely Flowing Hanging Rock Falls Low Hawk Falls Barely Flowing Tobyhanna Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Ridgeway Falls Barely Flowing Little Falls Barely Flowing Wangum Falls Barely Flowing Nay Aug Falls Barely Flowing Nevele Falls Barely Flowing Pinchot Falls Barely Flowing Raymondskill Falls Barely Flowing Pottersville Falls Barely Flowing Shohola Falls Barely Flowing Whirlpool Canyon Falls Barely Flowing Verkeerder Kill Falls Barely Flowing Stony Kill Falls Barely Flowing Tillman Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 18 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Monday

Sunny · 84°F

Mon 84°F Sunny Best
Tue 91°F Sunny
Wed 94°F Sunny
Thu 87°F Mostly Sunny
Fri 84°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 83°F Chance Rain Showers
Sun 79°F Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Birchwood Lakes

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Ridgeway Falls Low · 801 cfs 22nd percentile
  2. 2 High Falls Low · 801 cfs 22nd percentile
  3. 3 Darbytown Falls Low · 601 cfs 19th percentile
  4. 4 Hanging Rock Falls Low · 373 cfs 18th percentile
  5. 5 Buck Hill Falls Barely Flowing · 9 cfs 9th percentile
  6. 6 Paradise Falls Barely Flowing · 9 cfs 9th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Birchwood Lakes (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.

Fulmer Falls waterfall

Fulmer Falls

11.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.0 miles 150 ft
Dingmans Falls waterfall

Dingmans Falls

45.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Raymondskill Falls waterfall

Raymondskill Falls

46.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Birchwood Lakes (31 waterfalls)

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

Factory Falls waterfall

Factory Falls

11.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Deer Leap Falls waterfall

Deer Leap Falls

11.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Silverthread Falls waterfall

Silverthread Falls

45.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 48 Waterfalls Near Birchwood Lakes

Fulmer Falls waterfall

Fulmer Falls

11.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.0 miles 150 ft
Factory Falls waterfall

Factory Falls

11.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Deer Leap Falls waterfall

Deer Leap Falls

11.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Dingmans Falls waterfall

Dingmans Falls

45.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Silverthread Falls waterfall

Silverthread Falls

45.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Raymondskill Falls waterfall

Raymondskill Falls

46.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Tillman Falls waterfall

Tillman Falls

40.8 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Pinchot Falls

28.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Shohola Falls waterfall

Shohola Falls

39.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 150 ft
Bushkill Falls waterfall

Bushkill Falls

39.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

8.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Winona Falls

40.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft

Bass Lake Falls

44.8 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Indian Ladder Falls waterfall

Indian Ladder Falls

5.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Snow Hill Falls waterfall

Snow Hill Falls

44.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Leavitt Falls waterfall

Leavitt Falls

30.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

36.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Ridgeway Falls

35.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

48.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Spruce Cabin Falls

38.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Birchwood Lakes

Are there free waterfalls near Birchwood Lakes?

There are 26 free waterfalls near Birchwood Lakes, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Birchwood Lakes?

There are 8 easy waterfall hikes near Birchwood Lakes, including Dingmans Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Birchwood Lakes?

There are 31 dog-friendly waterfalls near Birchwood Lakes, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Birchwood Lakes?

There are 32 kid-friendly waterfalls near Birchwood Lakes, including Bass Lake Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Birchwood Lakes?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Birchwood Lakes, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Birchwood Lakes?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Birchwood Lakes?

The tallest waterfall near Birchwood Lakes is Verkeerder Kill Falls at 187 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Birchwood Lakes require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Birchwood Lakes?

Yes, 29 waterfalls near Birchwood Lakes have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Birchwood Lakes?

The closest waterfall to Birchwood Lakes is Fulmer Falls, approximately 0.9 miles away.

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