Waterfall Hikes Near Orange Lake, NY

10,060 residents
New York Time Zone
27 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Orange Lake? There are 27 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Orange 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 41.5369°N, -74.1005°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Orange Lake

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

27 of 27 gauged

1 of 27 waterfalls near Orange Lake is flowing strongly today

Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Glen Falls Barely Flowing Kaaterskill Falls Barely Flowing Darbytown Falls Low Deer Leap Falls Barely Flowing Dingmans Falls Barely Flowing Factory Falls Barely Flowing Fulmer 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 Barely Flowing Nevele Falls Barely Flowing Pinchot Falls Barely Flowing Raymondskill Falls Barely Flowing Rippowan Falls Low Roxbury Falls Barely Flowing Shohola Falls Roaring Vernooy Falls Barely Flowing Verkeerder Kill Falls Moderate Stony Kill Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour 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 99°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 95°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 93°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 89°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Orange Lake

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Shohola Falls Roaring ยท 48 cfs 90th percentile
  2. 2 Hanging Rock Falls Moderate ยท 312 cfs 56th percentile
  3. 3 Stony Kill Falls Moderate ยท 211 cfs 52nd percentile
  4. 4 Verkeerder Kill Falls Moderate ยท 211 cfs 52nd percentile
  5. 5 Darbytown Falls Low ยท 219 cfs 22nd percentile
  6. 6 Rippowan Falls Low ยท 3 cfs 20th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Orange Lake (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 Orange Lake (22 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
Verkeerder Kill Falls waterfall CC

Verkeerder Kill Falls

20.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
6.5 miles 700 ft
Stony Kill Falls waterfall

Stony Kill Falls

21.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft
Hanging Rock Falls waterfall

Hanging Rock Falls

27.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 27 Waterfalls Near Orange Lake

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

10.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Verkeerder Kill Falls waterfall CC

Verkeerder Kill Falls

20.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
6.5 miles 700 ft
Stony Kill Falls waterfall

Stony Kill Falls

21.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft
Nevele Falls waterfall

Nevele Falls

3.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hanging Rock Falls waterfall

Hanging Rock Falls

27.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Denton Falls waterfall

Denton Falls

35.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

36.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Katrina Falls waterfall

Katrina Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

42.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Vernooy Falls waterfall

Vernooy Falls

31.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
3.5 miles 400 ft

Glenerie Falls

22.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

22 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Kaaterskill Falls waterfall

Kaaterskill Falls

43.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.6 miles 400 ft
Passaic Falls waterfall

Passaic Falls

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

Roxbury Falls

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

Glen Falls

24 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

13.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Pinchot Falls

49.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Raymondskill Falls waterfall

Raymondskill Falls

49.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Shohola Falls waterfall

Shohola Falls

39.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 150 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Orange Lake

Are there free waterfalls near Orange Lake?

There are 17 free waterfalls near Orange Lake, including Buttermilk Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Orange Lake?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Orange Lake?

There are 22 dog-friendly waterfalls near Orange Lake, including Buttermilk Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Orange Lake?

There are 22 kid-friendly waterfalls near Orange Lake, including Buttermilk Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Orange Lake?

There are 2 waterfalls that allow swimming near Orange Lake, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Orange Lake?

The shortest waterfall hike near Orange Lake is Buttermilk Falls at 0.1 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Orange Lake?

The tallest waterfall near Orange Lake is Kaaterskill Falls at 260 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Orange Lake?

Yes, 10 waterfalls near Orange Lake have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Orange Lake?

The closest waterfall to Orange Lake is Buttermilk Falls, approximately 14 miles away.

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