Waterfall Hikes Near Otter Lake, NY

88 residents
New York Time Zone
55 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Otter Lake? There are 55 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Otter Lake. These trails range from easy to moderate difficulty, providing options for both casual hikers and experienced adventurers looking to explore the region's natural beauty.

Located at 43.5942°N, -75.1159°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Otter Lake

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

55 of 55 gauged

4 of 55 waterfalls near Otter Lake are flowing strongly today

Agers Falls Moderate Lyons Falls Moderate Pixley Falls Moderate Basford Falls Barely Flowing Browns Falls Barely Flowing Copper Rock Falls Barely Flowing Flat Rock Falls Barely Flowing Greenwood Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Madison Chute Barely Flowing Newton Falls Barely Flowing Plumb Brook Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Rock Dam Falls Barely Flowing Sinclair Falls Barely Flowing Twin Falls Barely Flowing Sliding Falls Barely Flowing Burrville Cider Mill Falls Moderate Butternut Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Moderate Crandall Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Lower High Falls Moderate Mill Dam Falls Moderate Sherman Falls Moderate Upper High Falls Moderate Trenton Falls Moderate Eatonville Falls Roaring Shingle Mill Falls Roaring Singing Waters Falls Roaring Whitaker Falls Roaring Emeryville Falls Barely Flowing Fullerville Falls Barely Flowing Hazleton Falls Barely Flowing Harper Falls Moderate Lampsons Falls Moderate Pelkys Falls Moderate Harts Falls Moderate Jacksons Falls Moderate Limekiln Falls Moderate Mad River Falls Barely Flowing Salmon River Falls Barely Flowing Touey Falls Moderate T Lake Falls Moderate

Updated 40 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Mostly Sunny · 73°F

Aft 77°F Partly Sunny
Thu 75°F Patchy Fog then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Fri 73°F Chance Rain Showers
Sat 73°F Mostly Sunny Best
Sun 73°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mon 73°F Chance Rain Showers
Tue 75°F Mostly Sunny

Flowing best right now near Otter Lake

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Eatonville Falls Roaring · 51 cfs 98th percentile
  2. 2 Whitaker Falls Roaring · 51 cfs 98th percentile
  3. 3 Singing Waters Falls Roaring · 51 cfs 98th percentile
  4. 4 Shingle Mill Falls Roaring · 51 cfs 98th percentile
  5. 5 Touey Falls Strong · 0 cfs 89th percentile
  6. 6 Buttermilk Falls Moderate · 189 cfs 71st percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Otter Lake (5 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.

Shingle Mill Falls

27.1 miles away
New York
Easy
2.0 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Otter Lake (37 waterfalls)

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

Agers Falls waterfall

Agers Falls

26.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Crandall Falls waterfall

Crandall Falls

21.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lyons Falls waterfall

Lyons Falls

0.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Limekiln Falls waterfall

Limekiln Falls

12.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 55 Waterfalls Near Otter Lake

Agers Falls waterfall

Agers Falls

26.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Crandall Falls waterfall

Crandall Falls

21.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lyons Falls waterfall

Lyons Falls

0.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Singing Waters Falls

28.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Limekiln Falls waterfall

Limekiln Falls

12.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Shingle Mill Falls

27.1 miles away
New York
Easy
2.0 miles 200 ft

Eatonville Falls

24.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Mill Dam Falls waterfall

Mill Dam Falls

48.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Trenton Falls waterfall

Trenton Falls

48 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Upper High Falls waterfall

Upper High Falls

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

High Falls

28.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Lower High Falls waterfall

Lower High Falls

28.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Sherman Falls

28.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Eagle Falls waterfall

Eagle Falls

22.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Pixley Falls waterfall

Pixley Falls

30.6 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles 100 ft

Dicob Falls

32.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Whitaker Falls waterfall

Whitaker Falls

10.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Elmer Falls waterfall

Elmer Falls

28.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
T Lake Falls waterfall

T Lake Falls

16.5 miles away
New York
Hard
10.0 miles 1,500 ft
Sliding Falls waterfall

Sliding Falls

30.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Otter Lake

Are there free waterfalls near Otter Lake?

There are 34 free waterfalls near Otter Lake, including Agers Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Otter Lake?

There are 5 easy waterfall hikes near Otter Lake, including High Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Otter Lake?

There are 37 dog-friendly waterfalls near Otter Lake, including Agers Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Otter Lake?

There are 39 kid-friendly waterfalls near Otter Lake, including Agers Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Otter Lake?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Otter Lake?

The shortest waterfall hike near Otter Lake is Agers Falls at 0.4 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Otter Lake?

The tallest waterfall near Otter Lake is T Lake Falls at 600 feet.

Do any waterfalls near Otter Lake require permits?

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

What is the closest waterfall to Otter Lake?

The closest waterfall to Otter Lake is Agers Falls, approximately 9.7 miles away.

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