Waterfall Hikes Near Rainbow Lakes, NJ

1,187 residents
New York Time Zone
37 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Rainbow Lakes? There are 37 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Rainbow Lakes. 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 40.8750°N, -74.4535°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Rainbow Lakes

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

36 of 37 gauged

6 of 36 waterfalls near Rainbow Lakes are flowing strongly today

Bass Lake Falls Barely Flowing Bushkill Falls Low Winona Falls Low Buttermilk Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Low Marshall Falls Low Twin Falls Low Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Clarke Falls Low Lee Falls Low Spruce Cabin Falls Low Snow Hill Falls Low Deer Leap Falls Low Dingmans Falls Low Factory Falls Low Fulmer Falls Low High Falls Low Silverthread Falls Low Denton Falls Roaring High Falls Roaring Katrina Falls Roaring Foul Rift Falls Low Nevele Falls Strong Paradise Falls Low Pinchot Falls Barely Flowing Raymondskill Falls Barely Flowing Pottersville Falls Barely Flowing Rippowan Falls Moderate Scudders Falls Barely Flowing Shohola Falls Moderate Verkeerder Kill Falls Strong Stony Kill Falls Strong Tillman Falls Moderate

Updated about 1 hour ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 83°F

Aft 86°F Mostly Sunny
Fri 85°F Mostly Sunny
Sat 84°F Sunny
Sun 82°F Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
Mon 83°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Tue 83°F Sunny Best
Wed 84°F Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Rainbow Lakes

Updated about 3 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Denton Falls Roaring · 310 cfs 96th percentile
  2. 2 Katrina Falls Roaring · 310 cfs 96th percentile
  3. 3 High Falls Roaring · 310 cfs 96th percentile
  4. 4 Stony Kill Falls Strong · 799 cfs 76th percentile
  5. 5 Verkeerder Kill Falls Strong · 799 cfs 76th percentile
  6. 6 Nevele Falls Strong · 10 cfs 75th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Rainbow Lakes (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.

Passaic Falls waterfall

Passaic Falls

46.9 miles away
New Jersey
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Rainbow Lakes (27 waterfalls)

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

Maple Falls waterfall

Maple Falls

42.4 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Pottersville Falls waterfall

Pottersville Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

17.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft

Bass Lake Falls

47 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 37 Waterfalls Near Rainbow Lakes

Lee Falls waterfall

Lee Falls

16.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Clarke Falls waterfall

Clarke Falls

26.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Denton Falls waterfall

Denton Falls

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

High Falls

46.1 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Snow Hill Falls waterfall

Snow Hill Falls

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

Nevele Falls

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

Katrina Falls

13.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
Hanging Rock Falls waterfall

Hanging Rock Falls

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

Verkeerder Kill Falls

48.9 miles away
New York
Moderate
6.5 miles 700 ft
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

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

High Falls

41.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Paradise Falls waterfall

Paradise Falls

22.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.2 miles 150 ft
Scudders Falls waterfall

Scudders Falls

43.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Rippowan Falls waterfall

Rippowan Falls

24.7 miles away
Connecticut
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft
Shohola Falls waterfall

Shohola Falls

49.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 150 ft
Stony Kill Falls waterfall

Stony Kill Falls

25.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft

Spruce Cabin Falls

35.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Rainbow Lakes

Are there free waterfalls near Rainbow Lakes?

There are 20 free waterfalls near Rainbow Lakes, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Rainbow Lakes?

There are 8 easy waterfall hikes near Rainbow Lakes, including Dingmans Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Rainbow Lakes?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Rainbow Lakes?

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

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Rainbow Lakes?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Rainbow Lakes, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Rainbow Lakes?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Rainbow Lakes?

The tallest waterfall near Rainbow Lakes is Verkeerder Kill Falls at 187 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Rainbow Lakes?

Yes, 24 waterfalls near Rainbow Lakes have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Rainbow Lakes?

The closest waterfall to Rainbow Lakes is Maple Falls, approximately 13.2 miles away.

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