Waterfall Hikes Near Swan Lake, NY

249 residents
New York Time Zone
45 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Swan Lake? There are 45 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Swan 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 41.7573°N, -74.7829°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Swan Lake

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

44 of 45 gauged

1 of 44 waterfalls near Swan Lake is flowing strongly today

Bass Lake Falls Moderate Buck Hill Falls Barely Flowing Bucks Falls Barely Flowing Bushkill Falls Barely Flowing Winona Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk 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 Low Hardenburgh Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Moderate Ridgeway Falls Moderate High Falls Barely Flowing Indian Ladder Falls Barely Flowing Leavitt Falls Barely Flowing Spruce Cabin Falls Barely Flowing Snow Hill Falls Barely Flowing Little Falls Barely Flowing Wangum Falls Barely Flowing Manorkill Falls Barely Flowing Marshall Falls Low Twin Falls Low Mine Kill Falls Barely Flowing Nevele Falls Barely Flowing Pinchot Falls Barely Flowing Raymondskill Falls Barely Flowing Shohola Falls Strong Watauga Falls Barely Flowing Vernooy Falls Barely Flowing Verkeerder Kill Falls Moderate Stony Kill Falls Moderate Tompkins Falls Barely Flowing Tillman Falls Low Straton Falls Barely Flowing

Updated 41 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 97°F

Wed 93°F Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 97°F Sunny Best
Fri 95°F Sunny
Ind 89°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 85°F Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 81°F Chance Rain Showers
Tue 82°F Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Swan Lake

Updated about 1 hour ago

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

  1. 1 Shohola Falls Strong · 43 cfs 81st percentile
  2. 2 Darbytown Falls Moderate · 657 cfs 61st percentile
  3. 3 Ridgeway Falls Moderate · 255 cfs 54th percentile
  4. 4 High Falls Moderate · 255 cfs 54th percentile
  5. 5 Stony Kill Falls Moderate · 192 cfs 38th percentile
  6. 6 Verkeerder Kill Falls Moderate · 192 cfs 38th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Swan 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.

🐕 Dog-Friendly Waterfall Hikes Around Swan Lake (29 waterfalls)

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

Katrina Falls waterfall

Katrina Falls

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

Hanging Rock Falls

27.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tompkins Falls waterfall

Tompkins Falls

34.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 45 Waterfalls Near Swan Lake

Katrina Falls waterfall

Katrina Falls

35.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

36.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Denton Falls waterfall

Denton Falls

35.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Hanging Rock Falls waterfall

Hanging Rock Falls

27.6 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Tompkins Falls waterfall

Tompkins Falls

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

Nevele Falls

3.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Darbytown Falls

45.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Stony Kill Falls waterfall

Stony Kill Falls

21.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.0 miles 200 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

13.8 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Pinchot Falls

49.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Canada Falls waterfall

Canada Falls

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

Verkeerder Kill Falls

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

Vernooy Falls

31.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
3.5 miles 400 ft
Raymondskill Falls waterfall

Raymondskill Falls

49.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Shohola Falls waterfall

Shohola Falls

39.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 150 ft

Ridgeway Falls

35.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Silverthread Falls waterfall

Silverthread Falls

48.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Dingmans Falls waterfall

Dingmans Falls

49 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
High Falls waterfall

High Falls

34.1 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Fulmer Falls waterfall

Fulmer Falls

34 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.0 miles 150 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Swan Lake

Are there free waterfalls near Swan Lake?

There are 23 free waterfalls near Swan Lake, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Swan Lake?

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

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Swan Lake?

There are 29 dog-friendly waterfalls near Swan Lake, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Swan Lake?

There are 29 kid-friendly waterfalls near Swan Lake, including Bass Lake Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Swan Lake?

There is 1 waterfall that allows swimming near Swan Lake, including Buttermilk Falls.

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Swan Lake?

The shortest waterfall hike near Swan Lake is Bass Lake Falls at 0.6 miles round trip.

How tall are the waterfalls near Swan Lake?

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

Do any waterfalls near Swan Lake require permits?

Yes, 1 waterfall near Swan Lake requires a permit. Check individual trail pages for current permit details.

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Swan Lake?

Yes, 24 waterfalls near Swan Lake have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Swan Lake?

The closest waterfall to Swan Lake is Katrina Falls, approximately 14.3 miles away.

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