Waterfall Hikes Near Lake Carmel, NY

8,089 residents
New York Time Zone
25 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Lake Carmel? There are 25 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Lake Carmel. 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 41.4610°N, -73.6683°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Lake Carmel

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

25 of 25 gauged

25 waterfalls near Lake Carmel have live flow data today

Bash Bish Falls Moderate Bear Rock Falls Barely Flowing Campbell Falls Barely Flowing Race Brook Falls Barely Flowing Umpachene Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Denton Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Katrina Falls Barely Flowing Glenerie Falls Barely Flowing Great Falls Barely Flowing Hanging Rock Falls Moderate Nevele Falls Barely Flowing Rippowan Falls Barely Flowing Roxbury Falls Barely Flowing Westfield Falls Barely Flowing Wadsworth Falls Barely Flowing Vernooy Falls Barely Flowing Verkeerder Kill Falls Moderate Stony Kill Falls Moderate

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 99°F

Wed 93°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 99°F Sunny Best
Fri 96°F Sunny
Ind 92°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 86°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 80°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 83°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Lake Carmel

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Hanging Rock Falls Moderate · 313 cfs 68th percentile
  2. 2 Stony Kill Falls Moderate · 227 cfs 52nd percentile
  3. 3 Verkeerder Kill Falls Moderate · 227 cfs 52nd percentile
  4. 4 Bash Bish Falls Moderate · 16 cfs 41st percentile
  5. 5 Rippowan Falls Barely Flowing · 3 cfs 8th percentile
  6. 6 High Falls Barely Flowing · 109 cfs 8th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Lake Carmel (3 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.

Rippowan Falls waterfall

Rippowan Falls

37.1 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Lake Carmel (20 waterfalls)

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

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

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

Roxbury Falls

28.9 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

19.6 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

38.7 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

33.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft

All 25 Waterfalls Near Lake Carmel

Campbell Falls waterfall

Campbell Falls

36.9 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Katrina Falls waterfall

Katrina Falls

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

Umpachene Falls

17 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Passaic Falls waterfall

Passaic Falls

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

Vernooy Falls

31.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
3.5 miles 400 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Lake Carmel

Are there free waterfalls near Lake Carmel?

There are 15 free waterfalls near Lake Carmel, including Bash Bish Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Lake Carmel?

There are 3 easy waterfall hikes near Lake Carmel, including Passaic Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Lake Carmel?

There are 20 dog-friendly waterfalls near Lake Carmel, including Bash Bish Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Lake Carmel?

There are 20 kid-friendly waterfalls near Lake Carmel, including Bash Bish Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Lake Carmel?

There are 3 waterfalls that allow swimming near Lake Carmel, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Lake Carmel?

The shortest waterfall hike near Lake Carmel is Bash Bish Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Lake Carmel?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Lake Carmel?

Yes, 6 waterfalls near Lake Carmel have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Lake Carmel?

The closest waterfall to Lake Carmel is Buttermilk Falls, approximately 16.9 miles away.

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