Waterfall Hikes Near Scotchtown, NY

10,353 residents

New_York Time Zone

40 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Scotchtown? There are 40 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Scotchtown. 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 41.4765°N, -74.3668°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Scotchtown

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

40 of 40 gauged

3 of 40 waterfalls near Scotchtown are flowing strongly today

Bass Lake Falls Barely Flowing Bushkill Falls Moderate Winona Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Low Buttermilk Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk Falls Low Kaaterskill Falls Low Canada Falls Moderate Darbytown Falls Moderate Deer Leap Falls Moderate Dingmans Falls Moderate Factory Falls Moderate Fulmer Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Silverthread Falls Moderate Denton Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Katrina Falls Moderate Glenerie Falls Strong Hanging Rock Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Moderate Ridgeway Falls Moderate High Falls Low Indian Ladder Falls Moderate Leavitt Falls Moderate Snow Hill Falls Moderate Little Falls Moderate Wangum Falls Moderate Nevele Falls Barely Flowing Pinchot Falls Strong Raymondskill Falls Strong Shohola Falls Low Vernooy Falls Barely Flowing Verkeerder Kill Falls Barely Flowing Stony Kill Falls Barely Flowing Tompkins Falls Moderate Tillman Falls Barely Flowing Straton Falls Moderate

Updated about 3 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Saturday

Sunny · 77°F

Tod 64°F Slight Chance Rain Showers

Sat 77°F Sunny Best

Sun 82°F Sunny

Mon 87°F Sunny

Tue 91°F Sunny

Wed 87°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Thu 75°F Chance Rain Showers

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Scotchtown (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.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Scotchtown (28 waterfalls)

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

Verkeerder Kill Falls waterfall

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Verkeerder Kill Falls

21.8 miles away

New York

Moderate

6.5 miles 700 ft

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

20.6 miles away

New York

Moderate

1.5 miles 500 ft

Stony Kill Falls waterfall

Stony Kill Falls

21.8 miles away

New York

Moderate

1.0 miles 200 ft

Hanging Rock Falls waterfall

Hanging Rock Falls

26.8 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

All 40 Waterfalls Near Scotchtown

Nevele Falls waterfall

Nevele Falls

19.5 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Verkeerder Kill Falls waterfall

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Verkeerder Kill Falls

21.8 miles away

New York

Moderate

6.5 miles 700 ft

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

20.6 miles away

New York

Moderate

1.5 miles 500 ft

Stony Kill Falls waterfall

Stony Kill Falls

21.8 miles away

New York

Moderate

1.0 miles 200 ft

Hanging Rock Falls waterfall

Hanging Rock Falls

26.8 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Denton Falls waterfall

Denton Falls

16.3 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

High Falls waterfall

High Falls

38.1 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Katrina Falls waterfall

Katrina Falls

33.6 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.0 miles 300 ft

Vernooy Falls waterfall

Vernooy Falls

31.7 miles away

New York

Moderate

3.5 miles 400 ft

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

45.2 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Pinchot Falls waterfall

Pinchot Falls

21.6 miles away

Pennsylvania

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Raymondskill Falls waterfall

Raymondskill Falls

7.2 miles away

Pennsylvania

Easy

0.6 miles 100 ft

Shohola Falls waterfall

Shohola Falls

19.7 miles away

Pennsylvania

Easy

0.6 miles 150 ft

High Falls waterfall

High Falls

18.4 miles away

New York

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Ridgeway Falls

10.6 miles away

Pennsylvania

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Silverthread Falls waterfall

Silverthread Falls

21.7 miles away

Pennsylvania

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Dingmans Falls waterfall

Dingmans Falls

7.9 miles away

Pennsylvania

Easy

0.6 miles 100 ft

High Falls waterfall

High Falls

9.5 miles away

Pennsylvania

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Fulmer Falls waterfall

Fulmer Falls

23.2 miles away

Pennsylvania

Easy

1.0 miles 150 ft

Factory Falls waterfall

Factory Falls

23.2 miles away

Pennsylvania

Moderate

2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Scotchtown

Are there free waterfalls near Scotchtown?

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

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Scotchtown?

There are 5 easy waterfall hikes near Scotchtown, including Dingmans Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Scotchtown?

There are 28 dog-friendly waterfalls near Scotchtown, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Scotchtown?

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

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Scotchtown?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Scotchtown?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Scotchtown?

The tallest waterfall near Scotchtown is Kaaterskill Falls at 260 feet.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Scotchtown?

Yes, 21 waterfalls near Scotchtown have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Scotchtown?

The closest waterfall to Scotchtown is Nevele Falls, approximately 11.8 miles away.

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