Waterfall Hikes Near Otter Lake, NY

88 residents
New York Time Zone
48 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Otter Lake? There are 48 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

48 of 48 gauged

48 waterfalls near Otter Lake have live flow data today

Agers Falls Barely Flowing Lyons Falls Barely Flowing Pixley Falls Barely Flowing Auger Falls Low Austin Falls Low Christine Falls Low Basford Falls Moderate Browns Falls Moderate Copper Rock Falls Moderate Flat Rock Falls Moderate Greenwood Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Madison Chute Moderate Newton Falls Moderate Rainbow Falls Moderate Rock Dam Falls Moderate Sinclair Falls Moderate Twin Falls Moderate Sliding Falls Moderate Burrville Cider Mill Falls Barely Flowing Butternut Falls Barely Flowing Rainbow Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Low Crandall Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Lower High Falls Barely Flowing Mill Dam Falls Barely Flowing Sherman Falls Barely Flowing Upper High Falls Barely Flowing Trenton Falls Barely Flowing Dicob Falls Moderate Eagle Falls Moderate Elmer Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Jerden Falls Moderate Kings Falls Moderate Eatonville Falls Barely Flowing Shingle Mill Falls Barely Flowing Singing Waters Falls Barely Flowing Whitaker Falls Barely Flowing Emeryville Falls Low Fullerville Falls Low Hazleton Falls Low Limekiln Falls Barely Flowing Mad River Falls Barely Flowing Salmon River Falls Barely Flowing Touey Falls Barely Flowing T Lake Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 42 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Today

Mostly Sunny · 80°F

Tod 80°F Mostly Sunny Best
Mon 84°F Sunny
Tue 83°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 87°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 89°F Mostly Sunny
Fri 87°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 84°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Otter Lake

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Kings Falls Moderate · 495 cfs 44th percentile
  2. 2 Jerden Falls Moderate · 495 cfs 44th percentile
  3. 3 High Falls Moderate · 495 cfs 44th percentile
  4. 4 Dicob Falls Moderate · 495 cfs 44th percentile
  5. 5 Eagle Falls Moderate · 495 cfs 44th percentile
  6. 6 Elmer Falls Moderate · 495 cfs 44th 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

25.3 miles away
New York
Easy
2.0 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Otter Lake (33 waterfalls)

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

Agers Falls waterfall

Agers Falls

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

Crandall Falls

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

Lyons Falls

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

Limekiln Falls

28.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 48 Waterfalls Near Otter Lake

Agers Falls waterfall

Agers Falls

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

Crandall Falls

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

Lyons Falls

24.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Singing Waters Falls

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

Limekiln Falls

28.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Shingle Mill Falls

25.3 miles away
New York
Easy
2.0 miles 200 ft

Eatonville Falls

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

Mill Dam Falls

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

Trenton Falls

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

Upper High Falls

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

High Falls

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

Lower High Falls

33 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Sherman Falls

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

Eagle Falls

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

Pixley Falls

30.8 miles away
New York
Easy
1.0 miles 100 ft

Dicob Falls

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

Whitaker Falls

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

Elmer Falls

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

T Lake Falls

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

Sliding Falls

37.2 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 30 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 33 dog-friendly waterfalls near Otter Lake, including Agers Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Otter Lake?

There are 35 kid-friendly waterfalls near Otter Lake, including Agers Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Otter Lake?

There is 1 waterfall that allows 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.

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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