Waterfall Hikes Near Birchwood Lakes, PA

1,500 residents
New York Time Zone
49 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Birchwood Lakes? There are 49 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

48 of 49 gauged

48 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 Moderate 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 Moderate Deer Leap Falls Low Dingmans Falls Low Factory Falls Low Fulmer Falls Low High Falls Low Silverthread Falls Low Denton Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Katrina Falls Barely Flowing Foul Rift Falls Barely Flowing Great Falls of the Lehigh Low Hawk Falls Barely Flowing Tobyhanna Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Low Ridgeway Falls Low Little Falls Barely Flowing Wangum Falls Barely Flowing Nay Aug Falls Low Nevele Falls Barely Flowing Pinchot Falls Barely Flowing Raymondskill Falls Barely Flowing Pottersville Falls Low Shohola Falls Moderate Whirlpool Canyon Falls Barely Flowing Verkeerder Kill Falls Low Stony Kill Falls Low Tompkins Falls Barely Flowing Tillman Falls Low

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Sunny · 80°F

Thu 78°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Fri 80°F Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 80°F Sunny Best
Sun 81°F Mostly Sunny
Mon 82°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 81°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 78°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Birchwood Lakes

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Darbytown Falls Moderate · 736 cfs 65th percentile
  2. 2 Shohola Falls Moderate · 34 cfs 64th percentile
  3. 3 Buttermilk Falls Moderate · 46 cfs 25th percentile
  4. 4 Verkeerder Kill Falls Low · 338 cfs 22nd percentile
  5. 5 Stony Kill Falls Low · 338 cfs 22nd percentile
  6. 6 Great Falls of the Lehigh Low · 89 cfs 18th 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

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

Dingmans Falls

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

Raymondskill Falls

36 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Birchwood Lakes (32 waterfalls)

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

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
Silverthread Falls waterfall

Silverthread Falls

37.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 49 Waterfalls Near Birchwood Lakes

Hawk Falls waterfall

Hawk Falls

41.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.7 miles 100 ft
Nevele Falls waterfall

Nevele Falls

3.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hanging Rock Falls waterfall

Hanging Rock Falls

3 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
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

27 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tompkins Falls waterfall

Tompkins Falls

41.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Passaic Falls waterfall

Passaic Falls

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

Stony Kill Falls

4.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

2.6 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 27 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 32 dog-friendly waterfalls near Birchwood Lakes, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Birchwood Lakes?

There are 33 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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