Waterfall Hikes Near Upper Greenwood Lake, NJ

3,418 residents
New York Time Zone
44 Waterfalls

within 50 miles

Looking for the best waterfalls to hike near Upper Greenwood Lake? There are 44 waterfall hiking trails within a 50-mile radius of Upper Greenwood Lake. 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 41.1856°N, -74.3787°W

Map of Waterfalls Near Upper Greenwood Lake

Today's Conditions

Live data from USGS gauges & National Weather Service

Water Flow

43 of 44 gauged

2 of 43 waterfalls near Upper Greenwood Lake are flowing strongly today

Bass Lake Falls Moderate Buck Hill Falls Moderate Paradise Falls Moderate Bushkill Falls Moderate Winona Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Moderate Marshall Falls Moderate Twin Falls Moderate Buttermilk Falls Moderate Clarke Falls Moderate Indian Ladder Falls Moderate Leavitt Falls Moderate Lee Falls Moderate Spruce Cabin Falls Moderate Snow Hill Falls Moderate Deer Leap Falls Moderate Dingmans Falls Moderate Factory Falls Moderate Fulmer Falls Moderate High Falls Moderate Silverthread Falls Moderate Denton Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Katrina Falls Barely Flowing Foul Rift Falls Moderate Hanging Rock Falls Moderate High Falls Barely Flowing Ridgeway Falls Barely Flowing High Falls Barely Flowing Little Falls Barely Flowing Nevele Falls Barely Flowing Pinchot Falls Low Raymondskill Falls Low Pottersville Falls Moderate Rippowan Falls Moderate Shohola Falls Barely Flowing Vernooy Falls Barely Flowing Verkeerder Kill Falls Strong Stony Kill Falls Strong Tillman Falls Moderate

Updated 16 minutes ago via USGS

Best Day to Hike

Thursday

Sunny · 96°F

Tod 84°F Patchy Fog then Mostly Sunny
Tue 84°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wed 93°F Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Thu 96°F Sunny Best
Fri 94°F Sunny
Ind 90°F Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Sun 87°F Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Flowing best right now near Upper Greenwood Lake

Updated about 2 hours ago

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

  1. 1 Verkeerder Kill Falls Strong · 332 cfs 84th percentile
  2. 2 Stony Kill Falls Strong · 332 cfs 84th percentile
  3. 3 Pottersville Falls Moderate · 18 cfs 70th percentile
  4. 4 Hanging Rock Falls Moderate · 313 cfs 69th percentile
  5. 5 Bass Lake Falls Moderate · 90 cfs 59th percentile
  6. 6 Foul Rift Falls Moderate · 3440 cfs 58th percentile

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🚗 Easy Waterfall Hikes Near Upper Greenwood Lake (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

34 miles away
New Jersey
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Dingmans Falls waterfall

Dingmans Falls

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

Raymondskill Falls

49.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft

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

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

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

42.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Tillman Falls waterfall

Tillman Falls

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

Silverthread Falls

48.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

All 44 Waterfalls Near Upper Greenwood Lake

Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

42.4 miles away
New York
Moderate
1.5 miles 500 ft
Passaic Falls waterfall

Passaic Falls

34 miles away
New Jersey
Drive Up
0.1 miles 50 ft
Tillman Falls waterfall

Tillman Falls

44 miles away
New Jersey
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
Raymondskill Falls waterfall

Raymondskill Falls

49.7 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
0.6 miles 100 ft
Deer Leap Falls waterfall

Deer Leap Falls

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

Factory Falls

33.9 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
Fulmer Falls waterfall

Fulmer Falls

34 miles away
Pennsylvania
Easy
1.0 miles 150 ft
Nevele Falls waterfall

Nevele Falls

3.3 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.4 miles 350 ft

Pinchot Falls

49.2 miles away
Pennsylvania
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
Buttermilk Falls waterfall

Buttermilk Falls

10.7 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
Denton Falls waterfall

Denton Falls

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

High Falls

36.8 miles away
New York
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
Bushkill Falls waterfall

Bushkill Falls

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

Katrina Falls

35.5 miles away
New York
Moderate
2.0 miles 300 ft

Frequently Asked Questions About Waterfalls Near Upper Greenwood Lake

Are there free waterfalls near Upper Greenwood Lake?

There are 24 free waterfalls near Upper Greenwood Lake, including Bass Lake Falls.

Are there easy waterfall hikes near Upper Greenwood Lake?

There are 8 easy waterfall hikes near Upper Greenwood Lake, including Dingmans Falls.

Are there dog friendly waterfalls in Upper Greenwood Lake?

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

Are there kid-friendly waterfalls near Upper Greenwood Lake?

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

Can you swim in any waterfalls near Upper Greenwood Lake?

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

What is the shortest waterfall hike near Upper Greenwood Lake?

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

How tall are the waterfalls near Upper Greenwood Lake?

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

Do any waterfalls near Upper Greenwood Lake require permits?

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

Can I camp near the waterfalls around Upper Greenwood Lake?

Yes, 30 waterfalls near Upper Greenwood Lake have nearby campgrounds.

What is the closest waterfall to Upper Greenwood Lake?

The closest waterfall to Upper Greenwood Lake is Buttermilk Falls, approximately 3.5 miles away.

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