Waterfall Hikes Near Mountain Lake, NJ

543 residents
New York Time Zone
42 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Mountain Lake? There are 42 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Mountain Lake. 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 40.8614°N, -74.9858°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Mountain Lake

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

41 of 42 gauged

3 of 41 waterfalls near Mountain Lake are flowing strongly today

Bass Lake Falls Barely Flowing Buck Hill Falls Strong Paradise Falls Strong Bushkill Falls Barely Flowing Winona Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Marshall Falls Barely Flowing Twin Falls Barely Flowing Clarke Falls Moderate Indian Ladder Falls Moderate Leavitt Falls Moderate Lee Falls Moderate Spruce Cabin Falls Moderate Snow Hill Falls Moderate 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 Foul Rift Falls Barely Flowing Great Falls of the Lehigh Barely Flowing Hawk Falls Barely Flowing Tobyhanna Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Ridgeway Falls Barely Flowing Little Falls Low Wangum Falls Low Pinchot Falls Barely Flowing Raymondskill Falls Barely Flowing Pottersville Falls Low Scudders Falls Low Shohola Falls Strong Tillman Falls Barely Flowing The Grotto Moderate

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Mostly Sunny · 82°F

Aft 83°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 76°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 77°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 77°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Fri 80°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sat 82°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sun 83°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Mountain Lake

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Shohola Falls Roaring · 44 cfs 98th percentile
  2. 2 Denton Falls Strong · 189 cfs 81st percentile
  3. 3 High Falls Strong · 189 cfs 81st percentile
  4. 4 Buck Hill Falls Moderate · 9 cfs 60th percentile
  5. 5 Paradise Falls Moderate · 9 cfs 60th percentile
  6. 6 Darbytown Falls Moderate · 1070 cfs 54th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Mountain Lake (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 Mountain Lake (27 waterfalls)

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

Bass Lake Falls

40.9 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

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

Bushkill Falls

48 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

48.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Winona Falls

49.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft

All 42 Waterfalls Near Mountain Lake

Spruce Cabin Falls

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

Shohola Falls

31 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 150 ft
Raymondskill Falls waterfall

Raymondskill Falls

49.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

Buck Hill Falls

38.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Leavitt Falls waterfall

Leavitt Falls

41.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Indian Ladder Falls waterfall

Indian Ladder Falls

9.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Pinchot Falls

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

High Falls

26.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Ridgeway Falls

25.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Little Falls waterfall

Little Falls

12.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hawk Falls waterfall

Hawk Falls

31.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.7 miles 100 ft
Scudders Falls waterfall

Scudders Falls

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

Maple Falls

18.3 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tobyhanna Falls waterfall

Tobyhanna Falls

36.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
3.0 miles 300 ft
Passaic Falls waterfall

Passaic Falls

32.4 miles away
New Jersey
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Great Falls of the Lehigh waterfall CC

Great Falls of the Lehigh

37.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Darbytown Falls

17.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wangum Falls waterfall

Wangum Falls

16 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

40.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
The Grotto waterfall

The Grotto

29.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Mountain Lake

Are there free waterfalls near Mountain Lake?

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

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Mountain Lake?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Mountain Lake?

There are 27 dog-friendly waterfalls near Mountain Lake, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Mountain Lake?

There are 28 kid-friendly waterfalls near Mountain Lake, including Bass Lake Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Mountain Lake?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Mountain Lake?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Mountain Lake?

The tallest waterfall near Mountain Lake is Buttermilk Falls at 165 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Mountain Lake require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Mountain Lake?

Yes, 30 waterfalls near Mountain Lake have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Mountain Lake?

The closest waterfall to Mountain Lake is Foul Rift Falls, approximately 7.1 miles away.

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