Waterfall Hikes Near Florida, NY

2,937 residents
New York Time Zone
45 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Florida? There are 45 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Florida. 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 41.3312°N, -74.3533°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Florida

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

44 of 45 gauged

1 of 44 waterfalls near Florida is flowing strongly today

Bass Lake Falls Moderate Buck Hill Falls Barely Flowing Paradise Falls Barely Flowing Bushkill Falls Barely Flowing Winona Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Moderate Marshall Falls Moderate Twin Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Darbytown Falls Barely Flowing 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 Glenerie Falls Barely Flowing Hanging Rock Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Ridgeway Falls Moderate High 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 Little Falls Barely Flowing Wangum Falls Barely Flowing Nevele Falls Barely Flowing Pinchot Falls Low Raymondskill Falls Low Pottersville Falls Moderate Rippowan Falls Barely Flowing Shohola Falls Strong Vernooy Falls Barely Flowing Verkeerder Kill Falls Moderate Stony Kill Falls Moderate Tillman Falls Low

Updated 30 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 102°F

Wed 96°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 102°F Sunny Best
Fri 100°F Sunny
Ind 95°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 90°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 84°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 85°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Florida

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Shohola Falls Strong ยท 44 cfs 82nd percentile
  2. 2 Stony Kill Falls Moderate ยท 262 cfs 66th percentile
  3. 3 Verkeerder Kill Falls Moderate ยท 262 cfs 66th percentile
  4. 4 Ridgeway Falls Moderate ยท 635 cfs 60th percentile
  5. 5 High Falls Moderate ยท 635 cfs 60th percentile
  6. 6 Pottersville Falls Moderate ยท 16 cfs 45th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Florida (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.

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

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

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

42.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Verkeerder Kill Falls waterfall CC

Verkeerder Kill Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

10.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Pinchot Falls

49.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Stony Kill Falls waterfall

Stony Kill Falls

21.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft

All 45 Waterfalls Near Florida

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

42.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Verkeerder Kill Falls waterfall CC

Verkeerder Kill Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

10.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Nevele Falls waterfall

Nevele Falls

3.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Pinchot Falls

49.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Stony Kill Falls waterfall

Stony Kill Falls

21.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft
Raymondskill Falls waterfall

Raymondskill Falls

49.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Hanging Rock Falls waterfall

Hanging Rock Falls

27.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Denton Falls waterfall

Denton Falls

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

High Falls

36.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Katrina Falls waterfall

Katrina Falls

35.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Vernooy Falls waterfall

Vernooy Falls

31.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
3.5 miles 400 ft
Silverthread Falls waterfall

Silverthread Falls

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

Passaic Falls

34 miles away
New Jersey
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Dingmans Falls waterfall

Dingmans Falls

49 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Fulmer Falls waterfall

Fulmer Falls

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

Factory Falls

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

Deer Leap Falls

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

Shohola Falls

39.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 150 ft
Tillman Falls waterfall

Tillman Falls

44 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Florida

Are there free waterfalls near Florida?

There are 25 free waterfalls near Florida, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Florida?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Florida?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Florida?

There are 31 kid-friendly waterfalls near Florida, including Bass Lake Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Florida?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Florida?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Florida?

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

Do any waterfalls near Florida require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Florida?

Yes, 28 waterfalls near Florida have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Florida?

The closest waterfall to Florida is Buttermilk Falls, approximately 6.2 miles away.

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