Waterfall Hikes Near Swan Lake, NY

249 residents
New York Time Zone
46 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Swan Lake? There are 46 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

45 of 46 gauged

45 waterfalls near Swan Lake have live flow data today

Bass Lake Falls Barely Flowing Buck Hill Falls Barely Flowing Bucks Falls Moderate Bushkill Falls Barely Flowing Winona Falls Barely Flowing Buttermilk 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 Moderate High Falls Moderate Katrina Falls Moderate Glenerie Falls Barely Flowing 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 Low Wangum Falls Low Manorkill Falls Barely Flowing Marshall Falls Barely Flowing Twin Falls Barely Flowing Mine Kill Falls Moderate Nevele Falls Low Pinchot Falls Moderate Raymondskill Falls Moderate Shohola Falls Moderate Watauga Falls Barely Flowing Verkeerder Kill Falls Barely Flowing Stony Kill Falls Barely Flowing Tompkins Falls Barely Flowing Tillman Falls Barely Flowing Straton Falls Barely Flowing

Updated about 2 hours ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Tuesday

Sunny · 79°F

Sat 79°F Areas Of Fog then Sunny
Sun 75°F Showers And Thunderstorms
Mon 79°F Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Tue 79°F Sunny Best
Wed 81°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 78°F Chance Rain Showers
Fri 75°F Chance Rain Showers

Flowing best right now near Swan Lake

Updated 37 minutes ago

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

  1. 1 Raymondskill Falls Moderate · 4560 cfs 63rd percentile
  2. 2 Pinchot Falls Moderate · 4560 cfs 63rd percentile
  3. 3 Bucks Falls Moderate · 29 cfs 53rd percentile
  4. 4 Mine Kill Falls Moderate · 10 cfs 47th percentile
  5. 5 Katrina Falls Moderate · 234 cfs 46th percentile
  6. 6 High Falls Moderate · 234 cfs 46th 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 (30 waterfalls)

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

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
Tompkins Falls waterfall

Tompkins Falls

10.2 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 46 Waterfalls Near Swan Lake

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

32.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft

Spruce Cabin Falls

35.5 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Buck Hill Falls

13.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Marshall Falls waterfall

Marshall Falls

30 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.0 miles 200 ft
Marshalls Falls waterfall

Marshalls Falls

30 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft
Twin Falls waterfall

Twin Falls

7.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 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 30 dog-friendly waterfalls near Swan Lake, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Swan Lake?

There are 30 kid-friendly waterfalls near Swan Lake, including Bass Lake Falls.

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Swan Lake?

There are 2 waterfalls that allow 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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