Waterfall Hikes Near Putnam Lake, NY

3,826 residents
New York Time Zone
19 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Putnam Lake? There are 19 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Putnam 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 41.4737°N, -73.5507°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Putnam Lake

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

19 of 19 gauged

19 waterfalls near Putnam Lake have live flow data today

Bash Bish Falls Moderate Bear Rock Falls Barely Flowing Campbell Falls Barely Flowing Race Brook Falls Barely Flowing Umpachene Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Glenerie Falls Barely Flowing Great Falls Barely Flowing Nevele Falls Barely Flowing Rippowan Falls Barely Flowing Roxbury Falls Barely Flowing Westfield Falls Barely Flowing Wadsworth Falls Barely Flowing Verkeerder Kill Falls Moderate Stony Kill Falls Moderate

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 99°F

Wed 93°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 99°F Sunny Best
Fri 97°F Sunny
Ind 93°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 87°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 81°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 83°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Putnam Lake

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Stony Kill Falls Moderate ยท 227 cfs 52nd percentile
  2. 2 Verkeerder Kill Falls Moderate ยท 227 cfs 52nd percentile
  3. 3 Bash Bish Falls Moderate ยท 16 cfs 41st percentile
  4. 4 Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing ยท 109 cfs 8th percentile
  5. 5 High Falls Barely Flowing ยท 109 cfs 8th percentile
  6. 6 Rippowan Falls Barely Flowing ยท 3 cfs 8th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Putnam Lake (2 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.

Rippowan Falls waterfall

Rippowan Falls

37.1 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Putnam Lake (16 waterfalls)

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

Roxbury Falls waterfall

Roxbury Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

19.6 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

38.7 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bear Rock Falls waterfall

Bear Rock Falls

37.4 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 19 Waterfalls Near Putnam Lake

Roxbury Falls waterfall

Roxbury Falls

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

Rippowan Falls

37.1 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

19.6 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Great Falls waterfall

Great Falls

38.7 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bear Rock Falls waterfall

Bear Rock Falls

37.4 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Bash Bish Falls waterfall

Bash Bish Falls

37.6 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
1.5 miles 300 ft
Race Brook Falls waterfall

Race Brook Falls

23.3 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
3.0 miles 800 ft
Wadsworth Falls waterfall

Wadsworth Falls

4.7 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Westfield Falls waterfall

Westfield Falls

10.4 miles away
Connecticut
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Campbell Falls waterfall

Campbell Falls

36.9 miles away
Massachusetts
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

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

Umpachene Falls

17 miles away
Massachusetts
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

33.7 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
Stony Kill Falls waterfall

Stony Kill Falls

21.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft

Glenerie Falls

22.4 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
Nevele Falls waterfall

Nevele Falls

3.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Putnam Lake

Are there free waterfalls near Putnam Lake?

There are 12 free waterfalls near Putnam Lake, including Bash Bish Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Putnam Lake?

There are 2 easy waterfall hikes near Putnam Lake, including Rippowan Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Putnam Lake?

There are 16 dog-friendly waterfalls near Putnam Lake, including Bash Bish Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Putnam Lake?

There are 16 kid-friendly waterfalls near Putnam Lake, including Bash Bish Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Putnam Lake?

There are 3 waterfalls that allow swimming near Putnam Lake, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Putnam Lake?

The shortest waterfall hike near Putnam Lake is Bash Bish Falls at 0.6 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Putnam Lake?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Putnam Lake?

Yes, 5 waterfalls near Putnam Lake have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Putnam Lake?

The closest waterfall to Putnam Lake is Roxbury Falls, approximately 11.8 miles away.

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