Waterfall Hikes Near Middletown, NY

30,169 residents
New York Time Zone
43 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Middletown? There are 43 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Middletown. 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 41.4459°N, -74.4236°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Middletown

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

42 of 43 gauged

1 of 42 waterfalls near Middletown is flowing strongly today

Bass Lake Falls Moderate Buck Hill Falls Moderate Bushkill Falls Low Winona Falls Low Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Canada Falls Barely Flowing Darbytown Falls Moderate 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 Low Leavitt Falls Low Spruce Cabin Falls Low Snow Hill Falls Low Little Falls Barely Flowing Wangum Falls Barely Flowing Marshall Falls Moderate Twin Falls Moderate Nevele Falls Barely Flowing Pinchot Falls Barely Flowing Raymondskill Falls Barely Flowing Pottersville Falls Moderate Shohola Falls Roaring Vernooy Falls Barely Flowing Verkeerder Kill Falls Moderate Stony Kill Falls Moderate Tompkins Falls Barely Flowing Tillman Falls Low

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 102°F

Tue 91°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 97°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 102°F Sunny Best
Fri 98°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 94°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 93°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 89°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Middletown

Updated 25 minutes ago

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

  1. 1 Hanging Rock Falls Roaring · 318 cfs 99th percentile
  2. 2 Shohola Falls Roaring · 49 cfs 92nd percentile
  3. 3 Verkeerder Kill Falls Moderate · 227 cfs 56th percentile
  4. 4 Stony Kill Falls Moderate · 227 cfs 56th percentile
  5. 5 Darbytown Falls Moderate · 387 cfs 51st percentile
  6. 6 Pottersville Falls Moderate · 16 cfs 45th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Middletown (6 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 Middletown (30 waterfalls)

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

Hanging Rock Falls waterfall

Hanging Rock Falls

27.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
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

All 43 Waterfalls Near Middletown

Deer Leap Falls waterfall

Deer Leap Falls

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

Tillman Falls

44 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Darbytown Falls

45.2 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
Wangum Falls waterfall

Wangum Falls

14.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Maple Falls waterfall

Maple Falls

19.9 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

41.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bushkill Falls waterfall

Bushkill Falls

48.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

46.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Winona Falls

49.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft

Bass Lake Falls

41.4 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Indian Ladder Falls waterfall

Indian Ladder Falls

44.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Snow Hill Falls waterfall

Snow Hill Falls

32.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tompkins Falls waterfall

Tompkins Falls

34.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Leavitt Falls waterfall

Leavitt Falls

24.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Canada Falls waterfall

Canada Falls

32.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Glenerie Falls

22.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Spruce Cabin Falls

26.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Buck Hill Falls

24.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Pottersville Falls waterfall

Pottersville Falls

17 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Middletown

Are there free waterfalls near Middletown?

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

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Middletown?

There are 6 easy waterfall hikes near Middletown, including Dingmans Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Middletown?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Middletown?

There are 30 kid-friendly waterfalls near Middletown, including Bass Lake Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Middletown?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Middletown?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Middletown?

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

Do any waterfalls near Middletown require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Middletown?

Yes, 25 waterfalls near Middletown have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Middletown?

The closest waterfall to Middletown is Nevele Falls, approximately 13.4 miles away.

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