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

1 of 40 waterfalls near Scotchtown is flowing strongly today

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

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 101°F

Tue 90°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 96°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 101°F Sunny Best
Fri 98°F Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Ind 93°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 92°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 88°F Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Scotchtown

Updated 33 minutes ago

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

  1. 1 Hanging Rock Falls Roaring · 318 cfs 99th percentile
  2. 2 Shohola Falls Roaring · 49 cfs 92nd percentile
  3. 3 Stony Kill Falls Moderate · 227 cfs 56th percentile
  4. 4 Verkeerder Kill Falls Moderate · 227 cfs 56th percentile
  5. 5 Darbytown Falls Moderate · 387 cfs 51st percentile
  6. 6 Bass Lake Falls Moderate · 74 cfs 43rd percentile

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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 CC

Verkeerder Kill Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

42.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Stony Kill Falls waterfall

Stony Kill Falls

21.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft
Hanging Rock Falls waterfall

Hanging Rock Falls

27.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 40 Waterfalls Near Scotchtown

Deer Leap Falls waterfall

Deer Leap Falls

33.9 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Passaic Falls waterfall

Passaic Falls

34 miles away
New Jersey
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft

Darbytown Falls

45.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tillman Falls waterfall

Tillman Falls

44 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Wangum Falls waterfall

Wangum Falls

14.3 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Maple Falls waterfall

Maple Falls

19.9 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Glenerie Falls

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

Little Falls

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

Bushkill Falls

48.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

46.4 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tompkins Falls waterfall

Tompkins Falls

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

Buttermilk Falls

22 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft

Winona Falls

49.6 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.5 miles 300 ft

Bass Lake Falls

41.4 miles away
New Jersey
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Canada Falls waterfall

Canada Falls

32.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Indian Ladder Falls waterfall

Indian Ladder Falls

44.8 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Kaaterskill Falls waterfall

Kaaterskill Falls

43.7 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.6 miles 400 ft
Snow Hill Falls waterfall

Snow Hill Falls

32.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Straton Falls

34.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Leavitt Falls waterfall

Leavitt Falls

24.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Scotchtown

Are there free waterfalls near Scotchtown?

There are 21 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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