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

3 of 25 waterfalls near Lake Carmel are flowing strongly 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 Low Buttermilk Falls Low Denton Falls Roaring High Falls Roaring Katrina Falls Roaring Glenerie Falls Low Great Falls Barely Flowing Nevele Falls Moderate Rippowan Falls Barely Flowing Roxbury Falls Low Westfield Falls Low Wadsworth Falls Low Vernooy Falls Low Verkeerder Kill Falls Barely Flowing Stony Kill Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Sunny · 75°F

Tod 57°F Showers And Thunderstorms

Fri 61°F Chance Rain Showers

Sat 75°F Sunny Best

Sun 81°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Mon 81°F Mostly Sunny

Tue 88°F Mostly Sunny

Wed 86°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

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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

47.2 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

45.2 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Roxbury Falls waterfall

Roxbury Falls

30.6 miles away

Connecticut

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

45.2 miles away

Connecticut

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

38.8 miles away

Connecticut

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

34.9 miles away

New York

Moderate

1.5 miles 500 ft

All 25 Waterfalls Near Lake Carmel

Campbell Falls waterfall

Campbell Falls

41.8 miles away

Massachusetts

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Katrina Falls waterfall

Katrina Falls

33.6 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.0 miles 300 ft

Umpachene Falls waterfall

Umpachene Falls

10.6 miles away

Massachusetts

Easy

0.6 miles 100 ft

Passaic Falls waterfall

Passaic Falls

23.5 miles away

New Jersey

Drive Up

0.1 miles 50 ft

Vernooy Falls waterfall

Vernooy Falls

31.7 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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