Waterfall Hikes Near Lakewood, NY

2,986 residents
New York Time Zone
8 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Lakewood? There are 8 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Lakewood. 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 42.0992°N, -79.3201°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Lakewood

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

8 of 8 gauged

4 of 8 waterfalls near Lakewood are flowing strongly today

Arkwright Falls Barely Flowing Shumla Falls Barely Flowing Howard Falls Moderate Stoney Pitcher Falls Low Lower Rockway Falls Roaring Rockway Falls Roaring Swayze Falls Roaring Effingham Falls Roaring

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Patchy Fog then Sunny · 77°F

Sat 82°F Areas Of Fog then Mostly Sunny
Sun 79°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mon 76°F Chance Rain Showers
Tue 77°F Patchy Fog then Sunny Best
Wed 79°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 74°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 74°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Lakewood

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Lower Rockway Falls Roaring · 11 cfs 100th percentile
  2. 2 Rockway Falls Roaring · 11 cfs 100th percentile
  3. 3 Swayze Falls Roaring · 11 cfs 100th percentile
  4. 4 Effingham Falls Roaring · 11 cfs 100th percentile
  5. 5 Howard Falls Moderate · 3 cfs 49th percentile
  6. 6 Stoney Pitcher Falls Low · 1070 cfs 11th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Lakewood (2 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.

Howard Falls

42.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.6 miles 150 ft
Rockway Falls waterfall

Rockway Falls

57.8 km away
In Rockway Conservation Area
Ontario
Drive Up
0.2 km Unknown

All 8 Waterfalls Near Lakewood

Shumla Falls

7.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Arkwright Falls waterfall

Arkwright Falls

49 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Stoney Pitcher Falls waterfall CC

Stoney Pitcher Falls

28.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Howard Falls

42.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.6 miles 150 ft
Swayze Falls waterfall

Swayze Falls

55 km away
In Short Hills Provincial Park
Ontario
Moderate
6.6 km 104 m
Rockway Falls waterfall

Rockway Falls

57.8 km away
In Rockway Conservation Area
Ontario
Drive Up
0.2 km Unknown
Effingham Falls waterfall

Effingham Falls

55.5 km away
In Short Hills Provincial Park
Ontario
Moderate
2.4 km Unknown
Lower Rockway Falls waterfall

Lower Rockway Falls

38.2 km away
In Rockway Conservation Area
Ontario
Moderate
1.9 km 74 m

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Lakewood

Are there free waterfalls near Lakewood?

There are 5 free waterfalls near Lakewood, including Arkwright Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Lakewood?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Lakewood, including Howard Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Lakewood?

There is 1 kid-friendly waterfall near Lakewood, including Stoney Pitcher Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Lakewood?

The shortest waterfall hike near Lakewood is Arkwright Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Lakewood?

The tallest waterfall near Lakewood is Rockway Falls at 64 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Lakewood?

Yes, 6 waterfalls near Lakewood have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Lakewood?

The closest waterfall to Lakewood is Shumla Falls, approximately 15.1 miles away.

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